Cade seized Lowena's wrist, pulling her away from Derrick, "You know better, dead man."
"Lowena asked for a drink," Derrick chuckled, "I couldn't tell the girl no."
Cade growls like a wolf, baring his teeth like one.
"Now, boys," Eli interrupted, "Let's not disturb this lovely night."
Cade looked at Lowena, his hand still firmly on her wrist, "Come drink with your kind."
Before Lowena could respond, Cade adjusted his hand so both their fingers interlocked and pulled her to a bonfire far from Derrick. Cade's grip wasn't as tender and gentle as before; now, it was firm and dominant. Lowena felt she had no choice but to follow.
"Why did you call him a dead man?" Lowena questioned.
"Lowena!" Cade sighed frustratedly, passionately grabbing Lowena before looking back down at her. "You need to start believing in what you are."
Cade started walking again with a frustrated growl. Lowena bit her lower lip as they approached Aiyana. Aiyana's eyes widened at the sight of their hands interlocked.
"Come! Kieran had been looking for you all night!" Aiyana yelped while pulling Lowena away from Cade. Once out of earshot, Aiyana jerked her close.
"I thought I told you to go to Kieran! Not wander around the entire party unattended!"
"I wasn't. Eli was with me," Lowena fibbed.
Aiyana froze, causing Lowena to follow suit. She followed Aiyana's gaze to see Kieran and Cara making out near the bonfire. Cara had her legs wrapped around Kieran's waist as Kieran danced in a thrusting motion, which made Lowena's stomach turn. Disgusted, she looked away, her eyes lighting up when she saw Eli presenting the chalice.
"Happy Birthday," he offered.
"It's not yet," Lowena reminded.
Eli stepped closer to her and grabbed one of Lowena's hands, guiding it to the chalice. Their eyes locked on one another. She felt a pull, a connection to give in. Lowena seductively licked her lips, sliding both hands up his, guiding the cup to her lips, making him offer. She swallowed the sweet liquid, her body heating in excitement, instantly making her drink another.
"Easy, you don't want to drink too much," Eli warned, gently pulling the chalice away.
Lowena's hands were still on Eli's wrists, eyes locked on one another; the sound of the music began to fade away, and all she wanted was to kiss him. These were emotions unfamiliar to Lowena. Though she did have a lot of young men throwing themselves at her, she never really cared about any of them. Even if they were handsome, she'd walk away without hesitation, but this was different. Whatever was in the drink heightened her senses in ways she never imagined, excitement in areas she never felt.
The heavy beat of the drum began echoing in her mind as she started seductively swaying her hips, slowly wrapping her arms around his neck. Eli was confused, unable to move by her boldness. He'd known her since she was a little girl, and now she was a luscious young woman before him—a young woman who wanted him. Her fingers interlaced the hair on the nape of his neck, and she inched closer and closer to him with each sway.
"Are you afraid of me?" she asked, raising her head.
"Lowena-"
Before Eli could respond, Lowena, up on her tiptoes, pressed her soft lips to his, enrapturing him. Eli hesitated, unsure of what to do, whether he should entertain her, give in to her desires and immerse himself in this willing virgin, or push her away because she wasn't his for the taking. He knew this would enrage Kieran, but her heat was coming, which made it nearly impossible to resist. Any alpha or beta could smell her. Any being here could smell how ripe and ready she was for the plucking.
"What the Hell do you think you're doing?!" Kieran snarled, pulling Lowena to him with a jerk of her wrist.
"She-"
With fiery red eyes glowing angrily, Kieran shoved Eli, and Eli asserted his dominance.
"You're not Alpha yet," Eli growled deep within his chest, which rattled Lowena.
"Don't ever touch me, boy."
"She's to be my Luna," Kieran reminded, pointing to his bare chest.
"And if she chooses to be someone else's, whether wolf or not, it is not up to you. Lowena is already an Alpha in her own right; you, on the other hand, have to marry her to become Alpha yourself!" Eli clarified.
"Stop!" Lowena stood between them. "I kissed Eli, and it's none of your business, Kieran! You're too busy with Cara's tongue down your throat- ugh!"
Kieran tossed Lowena over his shoulder and began walking back into the house from the party.
"Put me down, Kieran!" Lowena pounded on Kieran's firm back.
Kieran walked to his room with Lowena thrashing over his shoulder. He tossed her down on his bed.
"Who the Hell do you think you are?" Lowena choked.
Suddenly, a rush of heat overwhelmed her, making moving unbearable. She felt like she was in a hot, humid place; every breath was difficult, and her skin glistened with sweat. Kieran exerted his dominance, reeking his pheromones in his enclosed room to submit her to his will.
"It-ugh!" Lowean whimpered, "What's happening?!"
"Helping you," Kieran growled dominantly.
"N-no!" Lowena whimpered, unable to move.
Kieran gently caressed her thighs, moving his hand higher and higher until he had a full grasp of her buttcheek, squeezing it roughly.
"Ugh!" Lowena moaned, burying her face in the pillow.
The harder she tried to breathe, the more difficult it became. Her body submitted to Kieran, leaning into his touch, but her mind told her to run. His hand kept moving, sliding in between her damp, trembling thighs. Kieran didn't hesitate to rub his fingers across her wet sensitive pussy. He knew she was a virgin, so he didn't want to frighten her or cause her any pain.
"Ugh!" Lowena cried out, gripping at the sheets.
"Shh," Kieran hushed while leaning over her.
A silent tear trickled down Lowena's cheek. "P-please, stop, Kieran."
"Get off of her!" Eli snarled, quickly throwing Kieran into the wall next to the bed.
"You have no right, old man!" Kieran roared.
The other boys came rushing inside, holding Kieran back from taking charge.
"No! He's still alpha, Kieran; he'll kill you!" Cade warned while restraining him.
Kieran froze, eyes glowing red. "You're a lucky old man!"
Eli slowly walked over to Kieran, who was still fighting against the others.
"If you ever threaten me again, boy," Eli snatched Kieran's jaw in his left hand, forcing him to look into his alpha eyes, "I'll rip your heart out and feed it to my Luna on a platter."
"Get him out of here," Eli ordered.