I shivered.
I wanted to fight every word that came out of his mouth, but I couldn’t. The bond between us was far too consuming even at its emerging stages. I couldn’t ignore his fingers gliding along my sensitive flesh either. My body responded to him with such ferocity that I couldn’t even remotely deny it. He knew it and I knew it.
There had never been an alpha like him before. No one else made me feel like he did.
I had to accept that he was my alpha now. I needed to learn to live with that.
I turned my head as he gently released my chin.
“You’ve mentioned the people you work for twice now. Tell me about them,” I ventured, trying to ignore the pulsing feeling between my legs. He never removed his hand though, probably keeping it there to remind me that he could. I tried to close my thighs, but he knocked them back open. It soon became clear that he was going to touch me because he wanted to, and I didn’t have a choice.
His thumb slid across my clit. I was so very wet for him.
“That’s dangerous information, my little omega,” he murmured quietly.
I didn’t answer. I simply waited for him to continue.
“I belong to a secret organization that’s existed for hundreds of years called the Alpha Brotherhood,” he began, and my eyes flicked to his. I had heard whispers of the existence of an underground group of the sort, but I had always thought it was a myth.
“I’m listening,” I said quietly.
“The reach of those I work for is extensive. We have a lot of money and a lot of influence. Our members have places in every city throughout the world. I was sent here with a group of men and women that I lead to infiltrate Valgertha too,” he explained.
“Why now? Why did you come for me?” I pressed.
“King Vageir was agreeable to our wishes,” he answered simply. I waited for him to explain further, but he didn’t.
“And you were sent to make sure that I am too,” I replied.
“In a way,” he replied.
I had a feeling there was more to the story than he was letting on.
“What is the purpose of the Alpha Brotherhood?” I asked.
“We uphold the will of the gods and the people that can’t protect themselves. We control much of the world through upholding the central belief that the world functions in two equal parts, order and
disorder,” he explained, dragging his finger up and down my clit. I swallowed heavily and closed my eyes at the distraction, trying to force my hips not to move against him. Soon though, it became quite difficult to keep still.
He took me around the waist and lifted me from the chair. After that, he took a seat and pulled me into his lap, and I could feel the hardness of his cock against my naked bottom.
“The Alpha Brotherhood has powerful enemies and your conquests have proceeded to put you in a dangerous position, my little omega. I’m not here to control you. I’m here to work with you, but most important, I’m here to protect you,” he reassured me.
“Tell me more about what the Brotherhood wants from me,” I asked. “I deserve to know.”
“I will tell you everything, my pretty little queen. The Brotherhood’s enemies in Ravenrath are of particular concern and I’ve also been sent to steer you in a direction away from an alliance with their leader,” he explained.
“Ravenrath and Valgertha have never been at odds,” I replied.
“They’ve never been aligned either, have they?” he asked pointedly.
“No,” I answered, chewing my lip as I mulled over his assertions.
What he was saying was true, but an alliance with Ravenrath would grant us access to even greater trading routes, which would bring more goods and wealth to the city I ruled. I wanted to prove myself with greater conquests and bringing Valgertha into a position of strength and respect within the surrounding territories. I would have to consider Aric’s words, but I hadn’t yet decided if I would abide by them.
“I will consider your wish, but I am Queen of Valgertha,” I scoffed.
“I understand that, but you will remember that I am your alpha,” he answered dangerously.