Chapter 32: Chapter 32
/Aiden's POV/
I couldn't stop smelling her scent throughout the cabin, even more now that we were trapped together. Sitting in the comfort of my room, I slumped nearby the window. The idea of being together for the moon forbid how long-settled like an itch under my skin, something the Alpha in me couldn't get rid of. It didn't matter if I tried to be friendly; she acted so entitled and spoiled that it got on my nerves.
Just then, I heard her squeak, loud and piercing in my ears. My head whipped so quickly towards the source of the voice that I almost heard a crick in my neck. As the whimpers grew louder, I got to my feet and raced to the living room.
Rose was sprawled helplessly on the ground, in pain, with the front door of the cabin wide open. The air nipped at my skin, an ugly reminder that the omega didn't follow such a simple order. Again I bit back the curses threatening to escape and helped her out.
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Her eyes started drooping at my voice, speech slurry, while she tried to protest—such a stubborn omega. I thought to myself before staring back at her.
"Can you hear me?" I asked insistently, my hand immediately gripping her fragile wrist. My fingers easily curved around them, the skin cold and smooth to touch. "Are you awake?"
She was silent, limp, and not even shivering, which was a bad sign. I tried not to panic, rushing to the kitchen and getting a cloth. When I left and came back, her skin started pruning, turning deathly white, the lips an anoxic shade.
Dipping the cloth in hot water, I tried to wipe her face, which proved useless. Rose was motionless. Wolves! I sucked a sharp breath, throwing the cloth away. As swiftly as possible, given that I was wrestling dead weight, I decided to move the omega to my room.
"Rose", I patted her rosy cheeks, feeling her breaths coming out in slow, calculated gasps. The omega was still breathing, so that's a relief. "I'm going to undress you."
The heater didn't work, so I closed all the windows, pulling over the drapes and decided to remove her snow drenched clothes. Her thick gloves came off first, then densely insulated hoodies.
My hands hesitated as I noticed the two long-sleeved shirts underneath all those hoodies. How many clothes did she put on? They were simply making her condition worse. So I tossed the shirts into a pile and then moved on to her pants. A loud exhale slipped out of me, trying not to shiver while tugging the stiff material off her long legs. She was left in nothing but bra and panties, to which I averted my eyes.
I ran to the bathroom and grabbed all the towels I could fit in my arms and the blanket off the end of the bed. Rose hadn't moved a muscle, but then, I hadn't expected her to. Then, grimly, I began taking off my clothes. Being an Alpha, the blizzard didn't affect as much as it did an omega. Once I was completely naked, I picked the omega in my arms and dragged her to the living room again, laying her in front of the fire, tucking the blanket tightly around her slim body.
I grabbed another blanket and held it up to the fire. Opening the warm blanket, I draped it over her half-naked body and then crawled in next to the omega. Shared body heat was the best way to combat hypothermia. I pressed myself closer to the cold body, forcing myself not to flinch when my bare body came in contact with the omegas icy skin.
Chastising myself, I decided to turn around on my right side and gather Rose in my arms, pressing our bodies closer. I was sure the omega would not appreciate our positioning when she woke up, especially my naked body pressed against her barely clothed one but given the circumstance, I didn't have much of choice, to begin with.
Hopefully, she would understand and appreciate that. Then again, knowing how Rose acted so unpredictable every single time, it's hard to tell.
I managed to curve my arms around her slender waist, pushing my nose in the hollow of her neck and started scenting her. Seconds later and Rose began to moaning, a faint sound whispering past her cold, dried lips.
"Rose," I murmured. "Wake up, omega."
And then she began to shiver.
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Rose started to breathe steadily, those luscious tendrils curled around her ears, framing her face. In the light of the fire, her hair appeared subtle golden matted to the now damp forehead.
"Open your eyes, omega." I whispered the words softly ringing around the room, afraid of scaring her.
Her faint shivers began to intensify, and the young woman grind her teeth together as each new wave wracked her body. I held her through the convulsive shaking, hoping it would die down soon.
Rose was obviously in pain, groaning loudly and trying to curl into a fetal position. It took all of my strength to keep her pinned against the heat from my own body. "You're alright," I repeated the phrase in her ear, blowing a hot breath. "Please, wake up, omega."
Much to my surprise, the omega obeyed, her body willing to respond. Her lids half-lifted and revealed just a sliver of breathtaking cerulean blue before sliding shut again. I tried not to pressure her anymore. Rose scooted more into my touch, desperately clinging to the warmth as yet another horrible shiver overtook her body.
"Alpha", She whined pitifully, the sound making my ears ring.
As soon as her shaking subsided, I relieved a sigh and went back to rubbing her arms and shoulders, continued to press closer. I tried to tell my Alpha that what I was doing was all for the young helpless woman's benefit, and indeed, Rose would have frozen to death if not for my ministrations and scent draped over them like a blanket. However, I couldn't deny that my skin beneath was beginning to warm, and damn if it didn't feel good holding my mate.
At first, Rose had been too cold, too pale and blue for me to notice the sensations produced by her body rubbing against mine. My eyes raked over her smooth skin that glowed beautifully in the crackling firelight. The omega shifted, causing our bodies to rub against each other in a way I wasn't prepared for.
My neglected cock was starting to take notice, twitching, pre-come forming on the tip while digging into her panties clad bottom. I suppressed my growl, fingers curling into fists on her waist. What would the omega in my arms think? That I am a horny, impulsive Alpha who cannot even put a leash on my desires? My face turned hot.
Rose didn't look repulsed by my reaction as I thought. Still, it was time to get up and away from the omega. As I tried to push gently, she groaned and gripped my arms in between her hands.
"P-Please stay" Her shaking wasn't quite as violent anymore.
I opened my mouth to argue but swallowed and licked my lips, eyes flickering towards her just for a second.
"Fine." I sighed.
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When I noticed that Rose was fast asleep, I decided to take a nap as well. We were warm, so it didn't cause a concern anymore. My muscles quivered from exhaustion; dragging the omega to my room and living room while enduring the harsh weather had taken more energy than I had initially realised. I closed my eyes, too, succumbing to the darkness.
Half-asleep, warm, boneless from the fatigue, I didn't know if a minute had passed or an hour. The smell of slick woke me up, wafting in the air, nose twitching as I tried to look for Rose. Blearily opening my eyes, I felt a weight settle over my abdomen only to see the omega. Her legs were thrown on either side, those slick soaked panties grinding down my already hard dick when the omega blinked at me. "P-Please, knot me, Alpha."
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