The Alpha King's Series
CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER SIX

BRINLEY.

That unfamiliar feeling in my stomach ached when Thomas pulled me even closer. I had so muchdesire toward a man I barely knew, a man that wasn't so sure he was comfortable with my age."What's your real name?" He whispered. "508," He shook his head, and his eyes fell on my lips. And Icouldn't help but lick them. "Can I kiss you?" I nod. "I want to hear you give me your permission,”"You have my permission, Thomas,” Thomas brushed my face with his callused thumb. Thomas's lipssoftly brushed over mine, and a shiver made its way down my spine and settled between my thighs.My heart raced faster when Thomas backed me against a vast boulder water slowly poured downon us.

It took all I had in me not to run my fingers through his hair. Instead, I kept both hands against therock containing myself to be a good girl and not touch him inappropriately. “Deep down, I alwayswanted a mate. I just didn't think she would be underage,” "I can go if it bothers you that much,” Itold him. A sadness came over me at the thought Thomas didn't want me. My father was right. Noone would ever want someone like me.

Thomas placed his lips against mine. He tasted of mint and tobacco and his muscles tensed againstme. The warmth from his body consoled me. His skin against mine was begging me to touch, claw,and taste it. Finally, Thomas backed himself away from me, breaking the kiss. "You should go," Hetold me. "Does this mean you don't want to see me again?" "I shouldn't,” He shook his head. "Fine,"I said and swam to shore. I hurried up and slipped on my jeans. I looked around for my shirt, but Icouldn't replace it. So, instead, I put my shoes on.

"Here," Thomas said, handing me the shirt. I watched as his eyes flickered to my exposed chestnipples hard against the thin material of the bra. His silver orbs had specks of black that swirledwithin them. "I said I shouldn't see you. Not that I didn't want to," I slipped on my shirt and metThomas's gaze. “I have to go.” "508," Thomas called out to me as I was walking back towards thepalace. "Will you meet me here again tomorrow night?" I turned to face him. Hope was evident inhis eyes, and I nodded my head. "I really must go. I have to change my bandage. It will be latebefore I get done with my duties Tomorrow," He smiled, "I'll wait for you,”

"How did things go last night?" Julia asked as we were getting ready to start our morning cleaningduties. I shrugged, "Okay. So he wants to meet me again tonight,” Julia raised her eyebrow up anddown. "Nothing happened," I asserted. Julia frowned, "Nothing? So you found your second chance,and you did Nothing?" I shake my head, "I'm not going to jump in bed with him when we had onlymet," Julia giggles, "I would have," I nodded, "I know."

I've known Julia for almost two weeks now. So I learned how big of a horn-dog she was.

Julia and I had cleaned up the ballroom, and we were in the middle of polishing when the dooropened. "1105?" "That's me," Julia told the short older gentlemen. "The Alpha King wishes to seeyou," Julia nodded. "Brinley, if you help me out, I'll help you out," I purse my lips, "What did you inmind?" "If you cover for me now. I'll cover for you tonight.” I nodded. "Thanks, I owe you," Julia said,placing her blindfold on as the man walked her out of the room.

I did most of the cleaning by myself. Julia hadn't returned since The Alpha King wanted to see her. Iasked Sarah, one of the other enslaved people, to help me with dinner. But she was on dutieselsewhere. At the same time, all the other slaves were. So I got started on my own. First, I began toseason the beef for Beef stew. Once I diced it up into cubes, I sprinkled it with Garlic salt and let itrest, soaking up the flavor. Next, I cut the carrots and potatoes and threw the meat into the fryingpan. After some time, I added flour to the meat to make a thick gravy. The carrots and potatoeswere boiling in beef broth. Finally, I poured the beef in sauce into the pot so the broth could soakup the gravy and make a thick creamy soup—a dash of salt in pepper, garlic powder, and cayennepepper.

The stew smelled fabulous.

Since the mishap with the strawberries the other night, I decided on making apple pies for thedesert. As I was getting everything ready to serve, Julia came strolling into the kitchen wearing a bigsmile. "I'm taking it all went well?" Julia smiled and nodded, "Goddess, Xander is the most fantasticlover. I'll finish up here, go upstairs, shower, and get ready for your date. You might get lucky too," Ishook my head, "I'm not ready for that," I told her when I wasn't sure Thomas would ever touch mein that way even If I begged him.

"Go," Julia shooed me away. I shook my head in took off my apron. "Thanks, Julia,” "No problem.You helped me," I walked over to the door that leads up to our room. "At least try to have fun,” Juliayelled after me. But, of course, that's easier said than done.

I showered and shaved my legs, deciding to borrow Julia's bikini to wear under my shorts and tink-top. Then, I slipped on the only pair of flats that I had. Finally, I ran a comb through my long brownhair and headed for the door. JULIA WAVED ME ON when I got to the kitchen, and I snuck out theback door towards the wood, the same path I took last night. I was worried about getting in toodeep with Thomas. After all, it was my heart on the line, not his. Although he clarified that I wasunderage, he still wanted me to meet him again tonight. To my surprise, Thomas wasn't there whenI made it to the pond. I decided to go for a swim and wait for him to show up, hoping that hewouldn't stand me up and leave me out here alone.

Just, don't fall too deep with him, Brinley. I'd hate to see you hurt." I nod, 'l know, Sage. But the pullis strong.’ She nods, 'l know. I can feel it as well." She murmured. “Do you think Thomas will get overthe age difference?’ Sage Sighed, 'l don't know. His wolf has been trying to connect with me, but Ihaven't responded. You need to tell Thomas you don't have a wolf so his wolf will stop trying toreach out to me." I ran my fingers through my wet hair. 'l will. I'm sorry, Sage; I know how bad youwant to connect with your mate. And it's my fault you can't."

'l want you more, Brinley. I can't risk them replaceing out and forcing me away from you. I'd be lostwithout you." I nodded, “Same.’ I replied. 'He's close. Remember what I said," Sage told me as shereceded to the back of my mind.

"I thought you said you'd be late?” I turned around and saw Thomas standing at the edge of thepond. Thomas was only wearing a pair of denim shorts, and I couldn't help it; my eyes roamed hisbody, taking him all in, remembering every curve of his profound body. Thomas cleared his throat."I had another slave cover for me," I told him. He arched his brow, "Is that allowed?" I shrugged, "Itis if you wanted to see me,” Thomas shook his head and took off his shorts again, leaving him inonly his grey boxers that strained against his muscled thighs.

Thomas dove into the water and swam over to me, "Are you ready to have some fun?" my browsfurrowed, "What did you have in mind?" He purses his lips, and a smirk forms the corner of hismouth. "Jumping from the top,” he gestured with his head, some of his long wet hair covered overhis left eye. And damn, was that a sexy picture to remember. I moved the hair from his eye with onlymy fingers and tucked it behind his ear. But unfortunately, such a small gesture caused him to tense."Let's go," He said, swimming towards the rocks, pulling me with him. Thomas helped me out of thewater, and I followed him as he climbed through the rocks to the top of the waterfall. I looked downat our hands when Thomas clasped his through mine. Something so small made me nervous."Ready?" He asked. I nodded, "As I'll ever be,” Thomas began to run, and I did the same, and beforeI knew it, we jumped off the ledge and fell into the pond.