Chapter 0146

The celebration was absolutely breathtaking. Evelyn had been glowing all evening. I couldn't keep my hands off her, and she responded to every touch with equal hunger. When the first unmated male attempted to give her a birthday embrace, Theron's vicious snarl sent a clear message. No one dared approach her after that.

We feasted, drank, and danced until the stars faded. Saying our goodbyes, we retreated to my chambers. I'd prepared the space meticulously—fresh roses adorned every surface, and the flickering candlelight cast a warm, intimate glow.

Turning to face my breathtaking mate, I found her eyes overflowing with devotion. She stepped into my embrace without hesitation, her arms encircling my waist.

"Are you ready to claim me, Alpha?" she whispered, tilting her face up to mine.

"I've been ready since the moment I saw you, little guardian," I growled. My lips traced a burning path down her jaw to the curve of her neck—to where my mark would soon brand her as mine.

Her soft moan filled the air as I lavished attention on that sensitive spot. The intoxicating scent of her arousal wrapped around us, blending with her natural vanilla-honey fragrance.

With impatient hands, I stripped away her dress. The sight that greeted me made my blood roar.

"What the hell is this?" My voice came out rougher than intended. Though I'd seen her naked countless times, this...this was designed for torture. The nude lace lingerie left nothing to imagination, the sheer fabric teasing more than it concealed.

A possessive growl tore from my throat as she slowly turned, revealing the scandalous thong. My palms molded to her curves, squeezing the supple flesh of her backside. When she pressed against me, I made quick work of her bra, letting it pool at our feet.

Lifting her effortlessly, I carried her to the bed, her legs locked around my waist. Our mouths fused in a searing kiss as I lowered her onto the sheets. My tongue plundered hers, tasting the sweetness I craved.

Moving between her thighs, I worshipped every inch of her. My teeth grazed her marking spot, drawing another breathy moan. Though my canines ached to claim her, I held back—tonight was about pleasure, not possession. That would come later.

I descended to her breasts, teasing each peak until her whimpers filled the room. Her fingers tangled in my hair, urging me closer as she arched into my mouth.

Continuing my exploration, I trailed kisses down her stomach until her intoxicating scent overwhelmed me. The delicate lace was already soaked through. When she instinctively tried to close her legs, I nipped her inner thigh—the gasp she made sent fire through my veins.

Ripping away the last barrier with my teeth, I finally tasted her. Her leg draped over my shoulder as I feasted, drinking in every drop. The sounds she made were my personal symphony.

Locking eyes with her as I reached her most sensitive spot, I smirked before delivering a slow, deliberate lick. Watching her eyes roll back as she ground against my face was the most beautiful sight I'd ever seen.