Chapter 72

Ajax pushes me up higher onto the bed, making more room for his legs. I flip us over instantly, allowing my hands to roam all over his sculpted bare chest and abdomen. He practically rips the cardigan I was wearing off my body, throwing it off to the side.

His tongue forces its way into my mouth and I couldn't help but let out and embarrassingly loud moan. Our tongues explore and roam each others mouth, fighting for dominance. My fingers make their way into his silky dark hair, tugging on it slightly.

"Fuck, Octavia." He groans against my lips as his large hands travel down my hips and move around to my ass, giving it a hard squeeze.

I hold onto him tightly, wanting to get closer. Wanting every inch of his body flush against mine. My wolf howls in delight at the thought of completing the mate process and my panties become soaked as he gives my bum another rough squeeze.

His lips detach from mine and I come up for a breath as his lips move over the tops of my breast nibbling and biting. His hands tug on my shirt harshly, tearing it slightly and exposing my bra. I arch my back once more and push my chest closer to him, wanting his lips to reach and touch every inch of my body.

He growls loudly, his large hand pushing at my chest with enough force to push me off him. His eyes were a pitch black, the darkest I've ever seen them, his chested heaved up and down quickly. Squeezing his eyes shut he takes in a deep breath.

I too was breathless, not just from what happened but also from the scene in front

of me. I try to calm my rapid heartbeat and the hormones that raged inside of me.

I wanted nothing more than to jump his bones and complete the mating process but I know its not the right time.

His eyes reopen this time three shades darker than normal. He was trying to regain control.

"We can't go too-"

"I know." I cut him off as I pull up my shirt in a feeble attempt to cover my breast. My shirt was definitely ruined.

His oceans meet my forests and I couldn't help but press my thighs together, trying to stop the pulsing sensation in between my legs.

"I can smell your arousal." He growls lowly gripping the sheets beside him.

I bite my lip nervously as all the blood in my face rushes to my cheeks. His eyes darken a bit more and I immediately get off of the bed.

"I-Um. I'm going to g-go shower." I stumble over my words like a fool and turn around quickly and exit his room.

I lean against his door for a moment trying to relax my still racing heart. Sweet baby potatoes that was close. I rush down the hall and back to my room before the rash thought my wolf planted in my head made me turn back around. If it was up to her, Ajax and I would've mated weeks ago.

That would've been interesting.

Octavia:

November Twenty-seventh.

It's my birthday... it doesn't feel that way though. It feels like any other Tuesday morning to me. Everything around me seemed quiet and peaceful, which is definitely a change from my previous birthdays. Back at home our house would be louder than a zoo. My mom and younger sister, Odessa would be gossiping and laughing loudly as they made the largest tower of pancakes I'ver ever seen. While on the other hand my father would be struggling to put up the breakfast decorations while Odin simply watched and laughed. Orion, the eldest, would be running all over the house to grab the gifts that they've kept well hidden from me.

I would wait in bed as tradition until everything was all set and they came up as a group to sing me happy birthday in bed. A sad smile takes over my lips as the fond memory dances through my mind. I miss them all so much. My heart weighed heavy in my chest, knowing they wont be here to witness my twentieth birthday. I'm no longer a teenager.

Rolling out of bed I make my way straight to the bathroom to perform my morning routine. I throw on a comfy outfit and head downstairs. Grabbing a breakfast bar from the kitchen I take notice again of how quiet everything is. I tune into my werewolf hearing, only to find the house completely empty. Well, then. Happy Birthday to me I guess.

I try my hardest not to dwell on the fact that its my first birthday without my family. In a way I had a new family. Christina, Alexander, Cipher, Ajax and even Sam. Sure, they did things differently but that doesn't mean they don't care as much as my other family does.

Soon I find myself standing outside of the Children's school. I still love to read and interact with them every once in a while. Children are just so pure, it was hard to feel sad when around them.

The moment I walk into the room, it goes completely silent. I had almost every pair of eyes on me and it felt extremely awkward.

"Children what do we say to the Luna on her special day?" One of the instructors says, sending warm smile around the room.

As if a lightbulb went off in all their little cute heads, a chorus of "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Birthday Luna" rang throughout the room. Although one in particular stood out. Her pigtails were bouncing wildly as she ran up to me.

"Luna, Happy Birthday!" Lola practically catapulted herself into my arms and if it wasn't for my fast reflexes I'm sure I would've stumbled over. She held a hot pink piece of paper in her chubby hands and a bright smile was plastered on her face.

I return the smile that graced everyones face and I was suddenly extremely grateful I was here. "Thank you everyone."

The children soon returned to their activities and I brought Lola over to our usual reading corner. She makes me read the same story about a lost puppy every- single time but I never get tired of it and neither does she. I take a seat in the rocking chair, placing the little girl in my lap.

"I made this for you." She hands me the hot pink piece of paper. In a messy hand writing it read "Happy Birthday Luna!" and there was a picture of what a think is a dog, a house, and a little girl.