Jax

Bites marks litter my skin, the bruises a deep purple. I smile as I allow my finger to trace their pattern, remembering Knox as he bit into me, claiming me in every way possible. I sigh and lean against the bathroom counter, my skin begins to heat again, and despite hardly being able to walk, I feel myself clench in anticipation and arousal. How could he do this to me? How could my body feel like this after last night?

Despite feeling at peace for the first time. I chuckle as I harden; my night with Knox had woken something inside me. A demon that lusted for the flesh of its mate. A set of hands sliding around my bare waist make me look up into the mirror; a set of golden ones look back at me, the black pupils slit to diamonds. Knox curls his lip into a smirk and leans down to sniff my neck; could he tell what I was thinking?

"Tell me what you want." His whisper is hot against my neck, causing me to arch back into him. Goosebumps form across my bare skin, showing him exactly how he affected me. His hands slide from my waist and softly caress my stomach, splaying wide possessively across my lower abdomen. His growl vibrates across my back, and I hum at the possessiveness. 

"You."

"Is that so?" He kisses my neck, igniting me in flames as I shiver against him. He presses his front to me, and I feel him hard and ready against my lower back. 

"Care to join me in the shower?" The words come out as a breathless whisper, "Please?" I'm begging as he chuckles and looks at me in the mirror again. His smile is cocky as he brings his lips to my ear and nips at the lobe. 

"Do you think you can handle more? I don't want to break you." My cheeks flush as he rubs himself between my cheeks. My slickness is all the confirmation he needs as I look back at him with a smile. He leans down and brushes his nose against mine, his hands slapping down against my ass to spread me apart as he grinds against me. 

"You were so delicate last night; I didn't think that was possible!" I play with him, bumping his nose with mine as he stares at me with a raised brow. 

"Is that so?" I laugh as he nuzzles my neck and bites at a purpling mark playfully. "Maybe next time I shouldn't be so nice," 

I laugh as our eyes meet back in the mirror; we smile at each other playfully as he bends me over the counter, eyes not leaving mine as he traces a finger down my spine. I react to him as he follows down until he's probing me. I whimper, stretching my legs as he leans down to whisper into my ear. 

"Do you want to watch yourself get fucked?" He pushes his finger inside, and I whine, clamping around him as he chuckles low. "Hmm, you should see how pretty you look when you cry for me." 

He removes his finger and places himself where I want him; I push back, noticing my flushed face as he laughs at me and moves inside all at once. I close my eyes and cry, once more being stretched. I hear him growl, and then his hand is forcing my face up. 

"Look at yourself; come undone for me, baby."

***

The elevator opens just as Knox tucks his tie back into place. He smirks at me as I giggle and step out into the hallway. His assistant smiles at me knowingly and bows to Knox.

"Sir, you have a meeting in ten minutes." My cheeks flush as Knox winks at me, takes the files from the front desk, and settles them under his arm. 

"Thank you, sorry for cancelling this morning's schedule; I appreciate the late notice."

"It was no problem, Sir. The designs team are in meeting room two waiting on your approval of the new website design."

"I'll do that first; Jax, would you carry these into my office for me?" Knox hands the files to me and deliberately allows our fingers to brush. I shiver, which he smiles at. 

"I won't be long."

"Take your time, My love." I smile and rush away, my heart beating at twice the speed as I enter his office and shut the door. I press the files to my chest and smile; how had I been gifted such a mate? I walk to the desk and settle the files neatly before settling in the oversized leather chair. I turn to stare at the cityscape - could this be my life now? Was it that easy? The sound of the office doors opening has me smiling. 

"It seems you are late to work; I wonder how I shall punish you?" I spin the chair, expecting to see Knox but freeze. Esai stares at me, his body frozen as our eyes meet. I go cold. Could I cry out? Would anyone hear? The thudding of my heart increases as I take a deep breath. I could not keep running from this man if I wanted to be free.  

"Your condition seems to have improved since last night." He glances at the bite marks littering my neck; his lip is pulled back as I grip the leather seat beneath me. I turn to the computer and boot up the system, giving my hands something to do. 

"What is it you want, Mr Quinn?" He scoffs and storms towards me. He slams his hands on the desk and glares at me, causing my skin to prickle as he sends a rush of pheromones in my direction. I swallow; I could do this. I could be strong.

"Why the fuck did you run from me? How could you destroy our future?"

"The fact that you still don't understand means you never will."

"How am I supposed to know when you won't tell me? I thought you loved me and wanted to start a family. Then you run away and make me feel like a villain." His eyes are changing, his voice becoming louder as he leans forward. 

I want to laugh because he still can't see what he's done. His delusional brain can't see what he did to me was wrong and traumatizing. I don't know what I expected; after all, he had no soul; he was a monster that only thought of himself. I feel my eyes forming as I shake my head in disbelief. 

"What's the point in telling you anything? You are delusional; you'll never listen." His hands come across the desk and grip me. I cry out as I'm hauled across the desk and brought face-to-face with him. I completely freeze, my body frozen as his eyes stare down at my neck. I want to get away, I want to scream, but I can't. I am so weak. I close my eyes and whimper as he leans down to inhale the side of my neck. 

"You are a filthy slut. You are already spreading your legs for another Alpha - should I teach you a lesson?" My body shakes in his grip as his pheromones become stronger. I gag at their scent, my hands pushing at his chest as he presses me into the desk, his body now a cage. 

"I'll make you remember how much you want me." I tremble as tears begin to fall down my face. I don't want this; I've never wanted this. I push at his chest as he begins to unbuckle his belt with a laugh. I hate him; I wouldn't say I like this - I close my eyes and think of Knox. I think of the golden eyes that bring me safety and warmth. I think of his hands that touch me with only love. I was his; I could not let Esai do this. I could not allow him to take another part of me that no longer belonged to him.

Something in me snaps, and I scream as my claws extract. I swipe them across Esai's chest, putting my strength into it. I feel the slice of flesh beneath the sharpened tips and roar, kicking at him. He takes a breath and steps away, enough for me to scramble from the desk. 

"I don't want you; I do not belong to you. Stay the fuck away from me." The doors slam open behind me as I fall to my knees and vomit all over the floor. 

"What the hell is going on in here?" Familiar hands caress my back as Esai turns back to stare at me. I can see the anger in his eyes but don't cower away from him. Instead, I stare back at him, my hatred clear.

"Mr Quinn, can I ask what you are doing in my office?"

"We have a meeting."

"Yes, but you are expected to wait in the foyer. What gives you the right to walk in here and assault another?" Esai scoffs and points at me. Knox growls and covers me from view as Mr Ta enters with security. 

"Leave or be escorted off the premises. I no longer want to do business with you."