Page 11 of Hunted By the Cartel

"Alright," he said, his voice soft. "Thank you. I appreciate your generosity."

I grunted in acknowledgment, turning away to hide the strange warmth that spread through me at his words. Shaking my head, I couldn't stop thinking that he wasn't fit for the kind of world where I lived.

I was an alpha, a loan shark, and yet, here I was, offering my bed to an omega I barely knew. What the hell was wrong with me? What was I really feeling for him? Such a good question. I didn't know how to answer it.

As I prepared to sleep, the tension in the air thickened, the silence heavy between us. I could feel Rowan's eyes on me, his gaze curious and guarded all at once. I ignored it, focusing on getting ready for bed, my movements deliberate and efficient. Whatever he was thinking, I didn't care. He was a grown man. He could figure out what he should do by himself.

"Lights out," I said, flicking the switch, plunging the room into darkness. I heard Rowan's soft intake of breath as he slipped beneath the bedsheets, his scent filling my nostrils and stirring something within me.

I couldn't stop thinking about him and, at the moment, the reason was simple. I wanted him all for myself. I wanted to explore his body with my hands.

However, I quickly realized that I didn't want to sleep on the couch. I wanted to sleep in my bed, with Rowan. With that thought in mind, I stood up. I knew what I was about to say would surprise him, but I wasn’t one to hold back.

He lifted himself slightly on his elbows, peering at me through the darkness. "Is something wrong?" he asked.

"Nothing you need to worry about," I replied, a brief silence following. "I'm going to sleep in my bed with you."

His eyes widened, and he opened his mouth, but no words came out. He realized he had nothing to say that could change my mind.

"Uh, okay," he mumbled.

I lay on my back, my eyes fixed on the darkness, my body tense. I could feel Rowan's presence behind me, his breath soft and hesitant, his scent enveloping me. I was acutely aware of his proximity, the warmth of his body, and the way his scent mingled with mine. It was addictive, I had to admit.

As the minutes ticked by, I felt Rowan shift closer, his body pressing against my back, his cock pressing against my skin. There it was. This was happening just as I thought it was going to. He wanted me as much as I wanted him.

I allowed myself a small smirk as I felt his desire for me. My body reacted to his closeness, my breath quickening slightly, reflecting my arousal.

I knew Rowan was aware this was wrong, that he should put distance between us, but I wouldn't let him. He was mine and I wanted him close.

It was more than just physical attraction; it was a deep need to possess this omega, to keep him with me forever, and to protect him. I was beginning to understand what was really going on in my mind,

Rowan's breath ghosted over my neck, his body fitting perfectly against mine, and I felt his arousal pressing against me. My own body responded, my cock hardening as I fought the urge to take him right then and there.

After all, some time should be given. I didn't want to rush anything. Given what happened today, it appeared we were going to have a lot of time together — more than I had thought we would.

I closed my eyes, my body thrumming with unspent desire. I wanted Rowan, there was no denying it, and I would have him. Nothing would stand in my way. My boss could actually be doing something good for me. Even if it wasn't on purpose, he was giving me more time with the omega.

We lay like that for what felt like an eternity, our bodies pressed together, our breaths soft and synchronized. Rowan knew he should run, but I held him close, my hands possessively on his hips. He wasn't going anywhere as long as I was doing this.

As the night deepened, my body relaxed, but only because I allowed it to. I felt Rowan's breath even out, his body relaxing against mine, and I knew he had fallen asleep.

From the looks of it, he was sleeping better now than he slept last night.

I could have pulled away, but instead, I held him close, asserting my dominance. Feeling his warm body against mine was good. At the moment, I didn't want anything else. It was the only thing I needed.

I closed my eyes, my body relaxing into the mattress, and let sleep take me, my dreams filled with images of Rowan, now mine, and the tension that had existed between us, now resolved.

Tomorrow morning, he wouldn't know what to think about me and whatever was brewing between us.

Chapter 7

Rowan

I woke to the warmth of strong arms wrapped around me, my body nestled against a solid, muscular chest. My eyes fluttered open, and I found myself staring at the soft morning light filtering through the windows.

The moment could almost be peaceful if I didn't remember what happened last night. I thought it was going to be a night just like any other, but it wasn't. What happened, I would never forget it.

It took me a moment to register where I was, though. I really was almost thinking that everything was fine with me and I was back home.

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