The Alpha Weredragon's Favorite
CHAPTER 64

Lyra

I felt a warm hand on my arm and heard the leaves rustle. Before I knew it, Ryan had gently turned me to face him.

The hurt I'd seen in his eyes earlier was back, a deep pain that made my heart ache. He let go of my arm and rubbed the back of his neck, a nervous gesture I'd come to recognize. When he spoke, his voice was calm, but there was an undercurrent of tension.

"I saw you with Killian," he said, pausing as his jaw clenched slightly. I could see the muscles in his face tighten, like he was trying to hold back a flood of emotions. "I'm trying not to jump to conclusions, but the way he was holding you..." He trailed off, glancing up at the starry night sky before looking back at me. His blue eyes were intense, burning with a fierce protectiveness that took my breath away.

"I wanted to end him," he admitted, his hands curling into fists at his sides. "The thought of him touching you, being that close to you... it made my blood boil." He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

I reached out tentatively, placing my hand on his arm in a gesture of comfort. His skin was warm beneath my fingers, and I could feel the tension thrumming through his body.

"Ryan, it's not what you think," I said softly, hoping to reassure him. "Killian and I are like siblings. There's nothing going on between us, I swear."

He searched my face, looking for any sign of deception. After a long moment, he nodded, some of the tension leaving his shoulders. "I trust you, Lyra," he said, his voice rough with emotion. "But I can't help how I feel. The thought of losing you... it terrifies me."

I stepped closer and wrapped my arms around him, hugging him tightly. He paused for a second, then hugged me back, his muscular arms holding me close. I could feel the strength in his body as he pressed against me.

Ryan kissed the top of my head softly, making me glance up at him. His face was so close to mine. With a gentle touch, he tilted my chin upwards, his fingers firm against my skin. Then, before I could even blink, he leaned in and kissed me deeply, his lips capturing mine in a passionate embrace. My pulse jumped as I melted into the kiss, savoring the feel of his mouth moving against my own.

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Ryan

I gently tilted Lyra's chin up with my fingers, my gaze locked onto hers. The world seemed to come to a standstill as we stood there, our eyes communicating the depth of our emotions in a way that words could never fully capture. I could see the love and desire in her eyes, and it filled me with a sense of warmth and longing that I had never experienced before.

Our lips met, and it was as if a spark had been ignited between us. I started off soft and gentle, savoring the feel of her lips against mine. I traced the seam of her lips with my tongue, coaxing them apart as she responded eagerly to my touch. My hands tangled in her hair, pulling her closer as I deepened the kiss. She wrapped her arms around my neck, pressing herself against me as if trying to merge our bodies into one.

With a low groan of "Lyra..." escaping my lips, I relished the suppleness of her form pressed against me, her lithe figure molding perfectly into my embrace as if crafted by the Moon Goddess to be my ideal match. I could feel her heart racing just as fast as mine against my chest, and it sent a thrill through my body.

We continued to explore each other's mouths, our kisses growing more intense and passionate by the second. I could feel the fire between us spreading through my whole body, filling me with a desire that was both exhilarating and overwhelming. I longed to taste every inch of her, to feel her skin against mine, to lose myself in the sweetness of her embrace.

My hands roamed over her body, tracing the curves of her hips and the softness of her skin. I could feel her shivering beneath my touch, and it only fueled my desire for her.

"I need... I have to taste you," I murmured against her lips, my voice husky with desire. My hands moved to the buttons of her dress, and together we worked to undo them. I could feel her heart pounding as I revealed her matching blue bra, the fabric pushing her breasts together in a mouth-watering way.

I ran my fingers over the contours of one nipple, feeling it harden beneath the fabric as I groaned into yet another sweet kiss. With one quick move, I undid the clasp and freed her breast from its confinement. The cool night air hit the soft globe momentarily before I took its harden peak into my mouth with a hungry growl.

My hot breath fanned over the sensitive skin as I swirled my tongue around the tip, causing arcs of pleasure to shoot through my body. Lyra's as well, judging by the way she gasped and arched into me, whimpering softly at the sensation. I never knew foreplay could be like this- so consuming and yet so tender all at once.

I suppose that was the magic that unfolded when emotions tangle together- a web that ensnared us both. As Alpha, I'd always been a man of action, of decisiveness, but with Lyra I found myself navigating uncharted territory. Her presence, her touch, it stirred foreign feelings within me.

Possessiveness. Jealousy. Tenderness. L—.

Well, I wasn't quite sure about that. But I could say that Lyra was the missing piece to a puzzle I hadn't known was incomplete. I couldn't imagine existing without her.

I gently laid her on the ground and continued to explore each other's bodies, I felt a deep sense of connection with Lyra that went beyond the physical. It was as if our souls were intertwined, and I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life cherishing her... making her feel like the most treasured person in the world.