Page 10 of Monster's Obsession

But it also posed problems.

We wouldn’t be able to travel as fast, and I’d have to be sure she didn’t grow chilled. Her cycle would make her think she was warm enough, but she could still get sick if left in the elementsfor too long. Plus, there was the chance of trees coming down if the wind grew stronger.

I let my gaze sweep over the village. The livestock had been left penned instead of being turned out at dawn like usual, the canines who guarded them hiding in their little covered areas with them. A few people had been out when my omega made her bold dash to find me, but the thunder and lightning had sent them scurrying to their homes. With shutters closed to protect the precious glass, there was no one to see me come for my female.

I left cover with the first drops of rain, my fur quickly soaking through. Even though I knew the villagers were all inside, I still took my time, keeping to the shadows and avoiding the livestock and canines once I made it across the clearing.

Slipping to the home I’d become so familiar with, I circled it, planning out my next moves. Collecting the treated hides covering the firewood, I waited for the storm to hit full force as I ripped the edges, the thunder assuring my omega wouldn’t be heard if she screamed.

Chasing her had riled my instincts, and I couldn’t believe it was finally time. I’d waited so long, searched so far for this perfect female, and now I was going to take her.

My cock throbbed, jutting out before me. Each cold raindrop that hit the smooth flesh was a flick of sensation that did nothing to cool the heat of my lust.

I was tempted to take her in her home, but I couldn’t risk being caught with my knot locked inside her if another alpha showed up. They knew how close she’d been, and I wouldn’t endanger her in case one decided to brave the storm to check on her.

Plus, I didn’t think I’d be able to stop once I started, the need to fill her over and over already riding me.

Stopping in front of her door, I raised my knuckles, knocking as I’d seen others in the village do.

“Open up, little one. It’s time to go.”

My grin was toothy, exposing the canines that usually lay hidden behind my lips. Fur darkened to pitch black by the rain, horns glossy with the sheen of it, I knew I was a terrifying sight, but my omega had already proven her draw to me. It was time to show her what kind of alpha had been courting her.

There was resistance when I pushed on the door, but all it took was a little thrust to pop it free, the interior lit by a low fire in the middle of the side wall. The only sign of the female was a shivering pile of blankets in the far corner, her squawk of fear muffled by the layers.

The scent of her filled my lungs, making my cock leak in excitement. I’d hoped to get her to my caves before she entered the full bloom of her heat, but it seemed it had come on too quickly for that, the trip too far to make safely with her smelling so tasty. I wasn’t the only monster in the mountains willing to take a human mate.

“I’ll give you everything you desire. Worship your curves and treat you like the precious thing you are. You’ll rule my clan beside me and raise the next generation of leaders. If only you come out of your nest.”

“G—Get out!”

The rejection would have stung if I hadn’t been expecting it and if her body didn’t betray her. I could smell her desire, the scent of it growing thicker the closer I moved to her nest.

“Come, little omega. Have I not proven I can be a capable mate? Am I not a better choice than the pitiful alphas scratching at your door?”

Crouching just beyond the edge of her blankets, I soaked in the sight of her nest. Each one was unique to the omega whobuilt it, but all were sacred. It was their space, their place of safety, and a pang stabbed my heart at having to destroy it.

But I had no choice when only silence met my questions.

I let the edge of a growl enter my voice as I gave her one last warning.

“Come out, or I’ll have to remove you. I’ve taken my time up till now, but we have precious little of it left.”

The quivering mass didn’t budge, the stubborn female defying my order. I sighed even as my grin widened.

I’d torn the edges of the treated hides that had covered her woodpile and tied them together to create a waterproof bag. Reaching out and snagging the top blanket, I pulled it from the nest and stuffed it inside before grabbing another.

My omega twisted beneath her coverings, burying herself deeper. It made no difference. I removed pillows and blankets, her scent saturating the fabric and making me want to rub it all over myself, but I resisted.

It wasn’t long before a tiny foot appeared, exposed since the last blanket left was too small to contain my omega’s voluptuous body. Bending my fingers so I wouldn’t scratch her with my claws, I dragged a knuckle along the sole, making her jerk and twitch to get away. My chuckle rolled around the room as I drew back, giving her one last chance.

“There’s no use in resisting. You will be mine. Show me that beautiful face and let me see what color eyes my mate has.”

A burst of motion surprised me, the female exploding from her last bit of cover swinging a small pot with both hands. It rang off the coil of horn beside my ear, the shock of either the blow or the sight of me in the light causing her to freeze, sparkling blue eyes staring into mine as her lips parted.

Laughing, I stood, gazing down at my fierce little omega. She bared her teeth at my mirth, releasing a cute growl as she pulled the pot back and prepared to swing again.

“I will not go with you. You’ll have to take me, kicking and screaming.”

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