We spent the majority of the afternoon at the beach. After everything we’d shared, I felt lighter, like a weight had been lifted off my chest. It didn’t make everything all right or fix my life, but it definitely made it a bit easier to breathe. And that was something I’d been needing for a while.

I was also glad to have someone that understood. Of course, I knew that people like Sam and Andy probably knew what I was going through, but they didn’t have my specific story. Ace, on the other hand, knew everything now. And, although the idea scared me, I felt somehow closer to him because of it. I hadn’t forgotten the sex on the beach, of course, but sharing my life felt far more intimate than any blowjob ever could.

Plus, now I knew that he was actually interested in me. I might have bought the shorter shorts and the tank tops on purpose, hoping he’d make a move. But all I’d succeeded in doing was teasing the man because he cared about my comfort more than his own satisfaction. I felt a little foolish for not just plain telling him what I wanted. It was a lesson learned.

So, when we got back to the hotel, I stopped before I let myself out of his truck. There was something on my mind that I needed to say to him, and I figured it was now or never to shoot my shot.

“Do… Do you want to come up?” I asked, my gaze unable to meet Ace’s eyes.

Ace smiled. “If you want me to, I’d be more than happy.”

I nodded. “I want you to.”

“Alright.”

Ace took the truck around to the back of the hotel and parked it where he usually did for drop offs. Together we snuck in through the kitchen and up the back stairs. As much as I liked Sam, I didn’t really want to answer any questions or deal with his knowing stares. I just wanted Ace right now. The rest of it could wait.

Halfway up, I took Ace by the hand. Leading him to the top floor and down to my room, I pulled open the door and stepped inside with him. The moment the door shut behind him, I had my arms around his neck and my lips against his.

Ace smiled against my lips and swept me up in his arms. He was so much taller than me that my feet lifted off the ground. Instead of fighting it, I just wrapped my legs around his waist to hold myself there. His hands reached down, gripping my ass as he held me aloft, his tongue exploring mine as we kissed.

That sweet, earthy scent of his filled my senses, driving me crazy. Already my cock was hard against his belly, the thin fabric of my shorts doing nothing to hide my excitement. But I wasn’t shy anymore. I wanted him. Wanted all of him. And, if I was being honest, there was no reason to hide anymore. Ace wasn’t going to hate me for who I was. In fact, Shifter Grove was probably the most welcoming place I could’ve ended up.

I didn’t notice Ace cross the room until my back hit the mattress. He pushed his hips forward, grinding his thick cock against my ass. Fuck… I wanted him so badly.

“What would you like me to do?” Ace asked, pulling away from me for a moment.

“Whatever you want,” I replied, running my fingers along his ribs. “I want everything. All of it.”

“Are you sure?”

That glimmer of concern in his eyes, the one that said I want to make sure you’re ready for this, was amazing. All I could do was smile and give him a small nod.

“I trust you,” I said.

As soon as the words left my lips, I saw flecks of Alpha gold appear in his eyes. “I’ll take good care of you,” he whispered before pressing his lips to mine once more.

What started as soft and sweet kisses quickly morphed into passion. Our tongues swirled around one another, both of us trying to fight for dominance in that arena. He was bigger and stronger than me, but I was putting up a pretty good fight. However, I took my victory when I slipped off his shirt without missing a beat and undid the fly of his jeans with just one hand before I plunged my fingers into his underwear.

Ace moaned against my lips as I got a handful of his thick cock. His skin was smooth and flushed with heat. I could feel every ridge and bump of his gorgeous rod, and a sudden flash of excitement raced through my chest. I couldn’t wait to feel him inside me.

Now that I’d made the first move, Ace was quickly stripping me of my clothing. He peeled off my tank top first and dove down, kissing my chest and nibbling at my nipples. That, of course, got a rise out of me as I moaned and bucked.

“Sensitive,” he muttered like he was taking notes. He moved to the other nipple. “How about this one?”

I moaned even louder as he bit down, the mixture of pain and pleasure driving me to sheer bliss in an instant. He softened his attack with a nod and kept going. All I could do was writhe, my fingers twisted in the sheets as he worked over my torso. Eventually, he found his way down to my waistband, his tongue dipping beneath it as he kissed across my hips.

“You smell so good,” he huffed, burying his face in the crotch of my shorts and taking a deep whiff. “Fuck…”

His eyes were fully gold as he looked up at me again. The Alpha side of him was out now and there was no putting it back. I felt a shiver of anticipation run down my spine at the sight of him. There was something so seductive about Alphas and I was glad I’d found one. Hell, I was glad I’d given him a second chance. After rejecting him the first time we met, I was convinced I’d never have anything to do with him ever again.

Thankfully, I was wrong.

All my thoughts were driven away as Ace pulled my shorts away. My cock never got a chance to flop onto my belly because he practically caught it in his mouth. I hissed as pleasure washed through my body, his soft, warm lips wrapped around my shaft. He plunged downward, taking me all the way to the balls. His tongue worked the underside of my cock as he bobbed up and down, proving that the night under the full moon wasn’t a fluke but pure skill.

The problem was, after just a minute or so, I was going to pump his mouth full of cum if he didn’t stop, and I didn’t want it to be over just yet.

“Hold up,” I gasped, pushing his forehead back. “I don’t… want to cum yet.”