The Human Girl Who Tamed Alpha King Chapter 248

MADDIE

I melted into Atlas's embrace, his arms steadying me amid my chaotic life. The waterfall roared nearby, drowning out everything except my thundering heartbeat.

Atlas pressed his lips to my neck, making me shiver. I closed my eyes and tilted my head, giving him better access. God, did he know what he was doing to me? Every touch sent sparks through my body.

"Your scent and smell drive me crazy, beautiful," he whispered against my skin. "I'll never get enough."

His chest rumbled against my back, the vibration making it impossible to hold back a soft moan. When his teeth grazed my neck—not breaking skin, just enough pressure to remind me of what he could do—I couldn't help the sound that escaped my throat.

My body responded without permission. Every kiss felt more intense than the last. I wanted him to keep going, keep touching me. His hands moved slowly from my neck down my arms, finally settling on my stomach. My breathing quickened as he pulled me closer.

One hand cupped my face, turning me toward him. Our lips met in a kiss that made my knees weak. His tongue slid against mine, and I felt myself surrendering completely. The growl that escaped him when I pressed back against his body only made me want more.

His hand slipped under my shirt hem, his palm warm against my bare stomach. The contact sent actual sparks through me. I moaned into his mouth, unable to contain it.

I turned in his arms, facing him fully, needing more contact. My arms wrapped around his neck as I pressed against him. His eyes flashed with possession as he pulled me closer again.

"Atlas," I whispered, embarrassed by how needy I sounded.

He growled softly and captured my lips again. The kiss was deep, demanding, making me feel like I might melt right there in his arms. My moans seemed to trigger something in him—in Luke, his primal wolf—and he returned to my neck, teeth grazing more insistently.

My hands found the buttons of his shirt. I needed to feel him, needed to see him. One by one, I undid them, revealing his muscled chest. My fingers traced the ridges of his abs, marveling at his warmth.

Then I looked away, my cheeks burning. What was I doing? I'd never gone this far with anyone before. My heart hammered against my ribs as panic mixed with desire.

ATLAS

I felt the exact moment Maddie hesitated. Her body tensed, her delicious little moans stopped. Looking down at her, I saw uncertainty replace the desire in her eyes.

Her soft sounds had ignited a fire in me, Luke growling his approval in my mind. The urge to mark her, to make her fully mine, pounded through my veins. But I pushed it back. She wasn't ready, and I would never rush her.

"Are you okay?" I asked, my voice rougher than intended. "Do you want me to stop?"

I pressed my forehead against hers, catching my breath, waiting for her answer. Her eyes, those beautiful green pools, looked up at me with confusion.

"I don't know," she whispered, her voice small.

I smiled gently, giving her space to breathe while keeping her in my arms. The last thing I wanted was for her to feel pressured or uncomfortable.

"Look at me, please," I requested softly.

When she raised her eyes, I saw desire still burning there, mixed with uncertainty. My wolf howled inside, wanting to claim what was ours, but I kept him in check.

"What do you want?" I asked. "Tell me, beautiful."

She bit her lip, making it almost impossible to maintain my control. "You," she admitted quietly. "But I think I'm not ready."

"If you're not sure you're ready, then you're not," I told her honestly. "We'll wait. We have time."

"But I don't know how to stop feeling this... need," she confessed, her cheeks flushing an adorable shade of pink.

The confession sent heat surging through me again. I swallowed hard, considering her words. "Do you trust me?" I asked.

She nodded immediately. "Yes, I trust you." Her certainty made my chest swell with pride.

I pulled her tightly against me, kissing her deeply before shifting our position, gently laying her down on the blanket. "Let me take care of you," I whispered, kissing her neck as she moaned softly. I looked into her eyes, making sure she understood what I was offering.

She nodded, granting permission.

I kissed her again, then trailed my lips down to her exposed collarbone. My hands pushed her shirt up, revealing her flat, slightly muscled stomach. I moved my attention there, kissing just below her ribs. Her sharp intake of breath told me she enjoyed it.

I pushed her shirt higher, revealing her black bra. The sight of her lying there, trusting me completely, made me growl low in my throat. She was perfect. I tugged her shirt off completely, then kissed the swell of her breasts, moving between them with deliberate slowness.

When I kissed her nipple through the bra, she moaned loudly. I sucked gently through the fabric, causing her to arch against me, her sounds growing more urgent.

My hand slid around to her back, finding the clasp of her bra. I paused, giving her a chance to stop me. When she didn't, I unhooked it and removed the garment completely.

"You are the most beautiful, sexiest woman I've ever seen," I told her honestly, before taking her bare nipple into my mouth.

Her moan was louder than before, her hands gripping my shoulders tightly. I switched to her other breast, making sure it received equal attention.

"Don't worry, baby, I've got you," I promised, hearing her breathing quicken.

She whimpered, "Atlas, please."

I moved my hand to the button of her jeans, unfastening it but not removing them. I didn't want to test my control too far. Instead, I slipped my hand inside, finding her center. She was already wet, making me growl with satisfaction.

I circled her clit with gentle pressure, watching her face as pleasure overtook her. Her moans grew louder, so I returned to her mouth, kissing her deeply to swallow the sounds.

Her legs began trembling as I increased my pace. I knew she was close, so I moved back to her neck, then captured her lips again.

"Come for me, baby," I growled against her mouth.

Her body shuddered, a small cry of release escaping her as she reached her peak. I held her through it, watching her face in wonder as she experienced pleasure at my hands.

When her trembling subsided, I kissed her forehead gently, overcome with love for this woman who trusted me so completely.