Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
“You can massage my legs to improve blood flow.”, Dayson said matter-of-factly. Seeing that Talia didn’t react, he added, “You don’t have to. In a few minutes, I will be fine. Waiting a little bit is not a big price to pay in exchange for using me as a cushion all this time.”
Talia was not sure if he was joking, but she was aware that she used the big scary Alpha as a cushion to sit on and he comforted her while she ruined his shirt, so it would be normal to help, but… “I don’t know how. I never massaged anyone.”
Dayson couldn’t believe that it worked. “Come here.” He beckoned her to come down.
“It’s mostly my thighs…”, he started explaining as Talia got on her knees next to him. “Put your hands on them and apply pressure while making small movements to stimulate blood flow… you can press harder, this feels more like a tickle… yeah… that’s good…”
Talia was squeezing his thighs and she had no idea if she was doing it right, but he said that it was good, so she continued.
Talia’s hands moved timidly at first, and then with less reservation. She was pressing and kneading, and the delicious sparks of the bond prickled Dayson’s nerve endings through the fabric of his pants.
Dayson wished that she moves her hands just a bit higher because it felt really good.
He was never so turned on. What would happen if she holds onto his shaft? Just the thought of that made him groan.
Talia paused her movements. “Let me know if I’m hurting you.”
Dayson cleared his throat and gestured to Talia to continue. “I will.”
He looked at Talia’s earnest expression and exhaled helplessly. They have a long way ahead of them.
Dayson wanted to plop backward on the grass and enjoy the experience of Talia’s hands on him, but he feared that if he lays back, Talia will see the bulge which will reveal his arousal. That would freak her out. Definitely.
On the bright side, while Dayson was in a seated position, Talia’s face was close to his and he could observe the smallest movements of her facial muscles. Gorgeous. He could look at her all day and not get bored of it.
Talia noticed that Dayson was observing her intently and she felt heat creep up her neck. Ah, she was getting flustered again!
It was just the two of them, on the soft grass, in the darkness, with tall rocks on one side and a lake on another, and the expansive forest encircled everything. Distant sounds from the festival would drift their way with the breeze, and Talia realized that the atmosphere was very intimate.
Talia could literally feel the heat radiating from Dayson’s body, and she didn’t dare look at him, but she knew that his intense gaze was fixed on her.
Talia couldn’t believe that with Dayson she could lower her guard completely and feel safe, and then there was this tangible anxiousness as she anticipated his next move.
“Is this enough?”, Talia asked after some time.
“It will do, for now. Thank you.”, he said in a husky voice.
“Don’t mention it.” Really, don’t mention it.
Dayson stood up and Talia picked up Cinna (aka the plush toy puppy) and the insulated lunch bag.
She was looking at the beer cans that were left behind her and Keith, but her hands were full.
“Should we pick up the cans so that we don’t leave trash?”
Dayson frowned at this question. He didn’t want to touch anything that was related to Keith.
“I will send someone to clean this up.”, Dayson said stiffly and then he offered his left hand to Talia. “Let me hold something for you.”
Talia gave him the lunch bag and he quickly kept it in his right hand, before extending his left one toward Talia again.
Dayson smiled when Talia put her hand in his without a word and their fingers intertwined naturally.
Little by little, she was getting used to him. Holding hands. Hugs. Sleeping together. And soon, there will be more. Much more. He couldn’t wait!
They walked for less than a minute when Dayson stopped.
“Just a moment”, he said and let go of her hand.
Talia watched him go behind a tree and a second later he returned while pulling a dark gray t-shirt over his head.
“Where did that come from?”, Talia asked.
“We have stashes of clothes in the territory of the Shadow Fang pack. Anyone who ended up shifting without backup clothes can help himself. If humans see naked people emerging from the forest, they might start a nudist colony here and we don’t want that.”
Darkbourne is a town of werewolves, and a few humans who live here are mated to werewolves, hence aware of their existence. Having something that will attract a large number of humans into the area is not advisable because the existence of the werewolves is a secret that’s keeping them safe, and all werewolves abide by this rule.
Talia looked at him with a small frown. “If you had clothes handy, why were you topless there?” She gestured toward the direction from where they came.
Dayson smirked. “How else would you get used to touching me?”
“I didn’t get used to touching you.”, Talia was quick to respond.
“Of course, only one session won’t be enough.”, Dayson said matter-of-factly. “We will need to practice more.”
Talia was speechless. She really didn’t know what to say, so she kept quiet.
They resumed walking while holding hands and Dayson saw Talia holding the plush puppy with great care. He had to ask, “From where did that toy come from?”
“Keith won it for me at the fair.”, Talia responded without thinking.
Dayson felt the fire of fury brewing in the depths of his belly. “Did he now?”
Talia didn’t notice the change in Dayson’s mood.
“Yes. At the ring toss. Isn’t she cute?” Talia smiled at the toy and rubbed the puppy’s head on her cheek. “I didn’t have toys growing up. I love how soft she is. Her name is Cinna. That’s short for Cinnamon.”
Dayson’s heart cracked when he heard that Talia didn’t have toys as a child. He was determined to win for her a bunch of toys at the festival and then he will buy her more.
He loved to see Talia happy, but he couldn’t approve an item that came from another man.
Dayson glared at the plush puppy while thinking what kind of an accident Cinna will encounter soon.
Talia was apprehensive about getting into Darkbourne while holding hands with Dayson, but quickly she realized that it was not a big deal.
The streets on the outskirts of Darkbourne were dimly lit, so no one paid attention to one hand-holding couple.
When they emerged to the streets where the festival was held, it was lit up well, but it was packed with people, so Talia and Dayson melded with the crowd where many held hands in order to stay with their group.
Also, while they were making their way toward the town square, Talia saw several guys with the same dark gray t-shirt as Dayson was wearing. Those were guys who came from the patrol and didn’t bother to go home and change.
With Dayson suppressing his Alpha aura unless someone took a serious look at him, he was easily mistaken for a regular warrior.
“Let me know if some game or food interests you.”, Dayson told Talia and she nodded in response.
Dayson thought of another thing. “Don’t let go of my hand, kitten. But if we get separated, meet me at the clock tower.” He really didn’t want to risk losing Talia, and he hoped that she won’t leave on her own.
Dayson and Talia moved from one stall to another, and Talia observed everything with interest.
They visited more than twenty stalls when Dayson realized that Talia didn’t ask for anything.
He facepalmed. Of course, she didn’t ask for anything. Talia is the girl who left the kitchen hungry because she was uncomfortable, and that proved how Talia is used to denying herself not only pleasures but necessities also; Talia would never ask for a thing even if she wants it.
Dayson opted to pay attention to Talia’s nonverbal signs of interest, but it was hard because he never paid attention to what a woman wanted, and Talia followed after him without trying to slow him down or speed up the pace.