From Rejected Mate to Luna Chapter 30

Eric's POV

I stood in the hallway, staring at the empty space where Julia had just been. The sound of her footsteps on the stairs echoed in my ears as she retreated with her boyfriend.

A strange mixture of anger and something that felt uncomfortably like guilt churned in my stomach. I shook my head. I had done nothing wrong—Julia was the one bringing shame to our family with her ridiculous attachment to Daniel.

My phone buzzed with a text from Lisa. I pulled it out, and my irritation melted away instantly at the sight of her name.

*Missing you. When will you be here?*

I had originally planned to finish packing my overnight bag before heading to see my mate, but after the confrontation with Julia, all I wanted was to escape this house and the confusion it stirred in me.

*Leaving now,* I texted back, decision made.

As I grabbed my keys and jacket, memories of meeting Lisa flooded my mind. We had encountered each other at a regional pack gathering yesterday. The moment our eyes met across the crowded room, I knew. Her eyes had sparkled like forest jewels, and my heartbeat had nearly burst through my chest.

My wolf, Maddox, had practically howled with recognition, the mindlink between us instantly filled with urgent desire. *Mate. Mark her. Claim her.*

I remembered the way I'd barely been able to form coherent sentences then, how I'd stumbled over simple words while Lisa had smiled at me patiently, her own wolf clearly experiencing the same pull.

Now, as I climbed into my Jeep, I pushed thoughts of Julia and Daniel aside. Nothing mattered except seeing Lisa again. The hour-long drive to the Blackwood pack territory felt like an eternity, Maddox pacing restlessly within me the entire journey.

*Soon,* I promised my wolf. *Soon we'll mark her properly.*

I pulled onto the winding road leading to Lisa's cabin, nestled among towering woods. Even from half a mile away, my enhanced senses picked up her scent—wild honeysuckle and warm sunshine. My wolf whined with anticipation as I navigated the final stretch of road.

Lisa was waiting on the porch, her long auburn hair loose around her shoulders. She wore a simple sundress that highlighted her curves, and I felt my mouth go dry at the sight of her. Before I could even fully exit the Jeep, she was running toward me. I caught her in my arms, breathing in her intoxicating scent.

"I thought you'd never get here," she murmured against my neck, pressing small kisses to my skin.

"Nothing could keep me away," I replied, tightening my grip on her. "My wolf has been driving me crazy the entire drive."

Lisa pulled back enough to look into my eyes. "I've been feeling him too, you know. Through our connection. He's very... insistent."

The electricity between us was immediate and overwhelming. I could feel Maddox straining against my control, desperate to complete the marking ritual that would bind us permanently as mates. I cupped Lisa's face in my hands, feeling the perfect softness of her skin.

"I'm ready," she whispered, reading my thoughts. "I've been ready since the day I met you."

We barely made it through the front door before our mouths found each other in a desperate kiss. I pushed her against the wall, grinding my hardening cock against her through our clothes. She moaned into my mouth, her hands already working to unbuckle my belt.

"Too many clothes," she gasped as I trailed hot kisses down her neck, savoring the spot where my mark would soon be.

I tugged her sundress over her head in one swift motion, revealing her lace bra and matching panties. My breath caught at the sight of her—curves in all the right places, skin flushed with desire. Her nipples strained against the thin fabric, begging for attention.

"You're beautiful," I murmured, lowering my head to take one covered peak into my mouth, wetting the fabric with my tongue. Lisa's back arched, her fingers threading through my hair to hold me closer.

"Please," she whimpered as I reached behind her to unclasp her bra, letting it fall to the floor. Her breasts spilled free, full and perfect in my hands. I rolled her nipples between my fingers, watching her eyes flutter closed at the sensation.

I lowered to my knees before her, trailing kisses down her stomach. Her scent was intoxicating, growing stronger as I approached the apex of her thighs. I hooked my fingers into her panties, sliding them down her legs slowly, revealing the glistening folds of her pussy.

"Eric," she breathed, her voice tight with anticipation as I spread her legs slightly, exposing her completely to my hungry gaze.

I leaned forward, running my tongue through her slick folds in one long, deliberate stroke. The taste of her exploded on my tongue—sweet and undeniably mine. Lisa's hips bucked against my mouth as I circled her clit with my tongue, alternating between gentle flicks and firm pressure.

Her legs began to tremble as I slid two fingers inside her, curling them to find the spot that made her gasp. The combination of my fingers pumping and my tongue on her clit quickly brought her to the edge.

"I'm going to—" she panted, her internal muscles clenching around my fingers. "Oh god, Eric!"

I intensified my efforts, driving her through her orgasm until she was pulling at my hair, too sensitive to continue. I rose to my feet, shedding my remaining clothes while she watched with heavy-lidded eyes, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

My cock stood fully erect, thick and hard against my stomach. Lisa's eyes darkened as she reached for it, wrapping her fingers around my length and stroking slowly.

"Bedroom. Now," I growled, my voice barely human.

I carried her to the bed, laying her down carefully before covering her body with mine. Her legs spread to accommodate me, and I positioned myself at her entrance, the head of my cock brushing against her wet folds.

"Look at me," I commanded softly. Our eyes locked as I pushed forward, slowly sinking into her tight heat inch by inch. The sensation was overwhelming—her pussy stretching to accommodate me, her warmth enveloping me completely.

"So full," she gasped when I was fully seated within her. I stayed still for a moment, letting her adjust, watching the play of emotions across her beautiful face.

I began to move, pulling out almost completely before thrusting back in. Each stroke sent waves of pleasure through both of us, amplified by our partial bond. I could feel what she felt—the delicious friction, the building pressure, the spot deep inside that made her whimper when I hit it just right.

Lisa wrapped her legs around my waist, changing the angle and taking me deeper. "Harder," she begged, her nails digging into my back. "Please, Eric."

I increased my pace, driving into her with powerful thrusts that made the headboard slam against the wall. The room filled with the sounds of our pleasure—skin slapping against skin, her breathy moans, my deeper groans.

I felt my release building, an unstoppable tide rising from my core. Lisa sensed it too, her inner walls beginning to pulse around my cock as her second orgasm approached. She reached between us to rub her clit, pushing herself closer to the edge.

"Mark me," she gasped, tilting her head to expose her throat. "I'm so close, Eric. Mark me while I come."