Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Dayson could feel Talia’s emotions and he was elated that Talia can be happy with so little. He knew that she didn’t have friends so far and seeing her with Mindy and Kalina was much better than Talia mingling with a bunch of guys.
“So, when are we going to the Shadow Fang pack?”, Kalina asked Tony excitedly.
Tony shrugged. “This will settle in a day or two and then we can see when Alpha Dayson is available.”
“Give me a call and we can come up with something.”, Dayson responded. “If you have someone close who is also interested, feel free to bring them along. Just tell us the numbers in advance so that Talia makes sure everyone is taken care of.”
Tony nodded gratefully. He knew that Dayson was talking about potential Beta and Gamma of the Lightclaw pack. Dayson advised Tony to pick his helpers early and to establish good relationships before he becomes an Alpha at the head of the pack.
It took a moment for Talia to absorb Dayson’s words.
Dayson wanted her to take care of the guests? That’s a big deal!
Isn’t that Stephanie’s department? Will Stephanie be upset that she lost this important function?
But Dayson said it in front of everyone, so it must be true.
Talia’s heart fluttered from excitement.
Talia had a hundred butterflies rampaging in her stomach, making her elated and anxious, and a bit nauseous.
Dayson said that she will have responsibilities in the packhouse, and that means he won’t send her away. Not soon, at least.
Sure, Dayson insinuated (more than once) how Talia should stay in the packhouse long term, but this time he said in front of people that Talia will take care of guests, making it kind of official that she has legitimate duties in the packhouse.
Ah, she will take care of the guests!? What if she messes up?
Amused by the variety of Talia’s emotions, Dayson gave her shoulder a light squeeze. He knew that she will be amazing.
Talia will be the Luna of the Shadow Fang pack, and the comfort of their guests will be Talia’s responsibility, so having a group of friends visit them will be an excellent practice for Talia.
“Everyone is invited except for me”, Maddox grumbled.
Talia was surprised that Maddox was looking at her. She glanced nervously at Dayson who was busy cutting a sausage, pretending that he didn’t hear Maddox, but Talia couldn’t ignore him. Maddox was big and scary and staring at her, and based on Dayson’s lack of interest, Talia assumed that her role as a host started already.
“You are welcome to come, Alpha Maddox.”, Talia said. “Would you like me to tell you when Lina and Tony will visit so that you can coordinate?”
Maddox’s eyebrows came together into a frown. “Why are you addressing everyone casually and using a title for me? My friends call me Max. I want to hear you say it.”
Talia felt a rush of heat invading her cheeks and she inhaled forcibly. Maddox is a big scary Alpha, and he said they are friends.
This was a different level of familiarity compared to last night when he said that she can call him by his name. This was a nickname. It was a big deal. Refusing would be rude.
“OK. Ma” The last sound was muffled because Dayson stuffed a piece of sausage into her mouth.
“Let Lia say my name!”, Maddox protested.
“Who allowed you to be so friendly with my woman?”, Dayson said condescendingly and turned to Talia to put another piece of sausage in her mouth.
Talia looked like a chipmunk with both of her cheeks full.
Maddox was surprised by Dayson calling Talia ‘my woman’ openly. It only reinforced Maddox’s hunch that Talia is Dayson’s mate.
But if they are mates, why didn’t Dayson announce it?
Maddox remembered his visit at the Shadow Fang pack and how Dayson spent most of the day during the festival away from Talia. Mates stick close to each other, especially Alphas.
On the other hand, Maddox never saw Dayson being this possessive. He didn’t even allow Talia to call him by a nickname!
Maddox decided to push Dayson’s buttons. “Why can’t we be friendly to each other? Lia and I exchanged phone numbers, Lia is calling me by my nickname, and she saw me naked. It doesn’t get friendlier than that.”
The temperature at the table fell noticeably and Talia panicked. It’s not that Maddox lied, but why did he remind Dayson of that butt-naked incident?
“I didn’t see anything!”, Talia mumbled with haste, her mouth still full of sausage, and she snuggled closer to Dayson in an attempt to pacify her Devil.
Mindy stifled a laugh at Talia who was chewing so quickly that it looked like a video on fast forward.
“Of course, you didn’t see much, Lia. There was nothing to see.”
“Hey!”, Maddox exclaimed in outrage.
“How can you say that this is nothing?” Maddox gestured toward himself, and Mindy waved at him dismissively.
Maybe Maddox is tall and muscular now, but for Mindy, he will always be her short and skinny ten-years old brother. Maddox had several growth spurts during his teens, and after that, he bulked up. Maddox is only three years older than Mindy, and Mindy got to watch him grow up.
Talia swallowed food from her mouth before cautiously glancing at Dayson to see if he forgot about her seeing Maddox naked, and she met his intense stare directed at her face.
Sausage juice was dripping from her lips how she spoke with her full mouth, and Dayson’s hand landed at the back of Talia’s head a second before Dayson leaned toward her and licked her clean.
Dayson’s movements were slow as he meticulously licked every spot, and Talia released a shaky breath as the scent of the forest and the dark chocolate invaded her system and she remembered the magic that tongue can do all over her body, especially between her legs.
Talia couldn’t believe this! She was getting aroused right there in front of everyone!
“Dayson! People are watching!”, Talia whispered with urgency.
Dayson smacked his lips like he tasted the best delicacy ever.
“You had something there.”, Dayson said coolly.
He knew very well that Talia struggled to suppress the desire for her tongue to meet his. And she wanted more than just the tongue. She wanted him. All of him.
Dayson was counting minutes until they head home. He will clear his calendar for the afternoon and take his time sampling Talia. He shifted a bit to adjust his hard-on.
Talia’s stomach sunk when she realized that the banter between Mindy and Maddox subsided and even though no one was looking their way, she could guess that everyone saw Dayson licking her.
And it was not just four people at their table, many others saw that, Marcy included. After all, their table hosted prominent figures and the main person of the event (aka Kalina), and it was expected that most of the people would keep their eyes on them.
Talia glanced at Dayson, and she couldn’t believe that he continued eating like nothing happened. Shameless.
Dayson put his hand over Talia’s and gave her a squeeze, and then he offered a forkful of scrambled eggs which she readily accepted.
Under Dayson’s cool façade, Talia could see a glint of mischief in his eyes, and she didn’t dislike it. She was happy. Just how he was.