Selling Myself To The Alpha
Chapter 53

Axel POV

"David," I call the senior guard as they are about to leave. "A word, please."

David closes the door once we are alone and turns towards me.

"Nobody touches them," I give him a deathly stare to emphasize my words. "Not even so much as a hug. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Alpha," David nods and shifts uncomfortably on his feet.

"Is there a problem with the order?" I raise my eyebrows.

"No, Alpha... uhm, maybe," he stutters. "The girl with the black hair is my mate and well ... it's going to be hard to keep my distance."

"Nina's your mate?" I gape at him in surprise.

"Is that her name?" David asks and I notice he has a difficult time to contain his excitement.

"Yes," I smile at him. "And the blond, Liana, is her best friend. Fine, you're allowed to touch Nina, if she allows you. But that's it. Do you understand?"

"Loud and clear, Alpha," he smiles.

"And since you're Nina's mate, you'll be her bodyguard," I grin. "You'll stick to her like glue. Even when she goes to work."

"With pleasure, sir," David smiles brightly.

"You're dismissed," I sit down behind my desk as David hurries out of my office.

Poor bastard, I sigh inwardly. Hopefully, he will have better luck than me. Nina and Liana's situations are very similar regarding past relationships. I did my best and could not reach Liana.

I call in another guard and order him to temporarily move to the park where Liana's parents live. I do not want to take any chances. If Wilson cannot find the girls, he might be desperate enough to target her parents. And I know Liana, she will never forgive herself if that happens.

Absentmindedly I stare out of the window once all the arrangements are in place. I feel empty and dead inside. I have lost my mate. She does not love me, and I cannot force her. I might as well cut my losses and marry Angela. Not for any other reason than an heir. Devastated by reality, I make arrangements for transportation and stand up. I must go to Liana and say goodbye. There is no longer a need for our agreement. Liana POV

"What's wrong?" Drew asks as I get into the car.

"If you don't mind, I don't want to talk about it," I try to smile but instead burst out in tears.

"Oh, honey," Drew pats me on the leg. "Is it really that bad?"

"This time yes," I cry harder. "Axel... he's so ... so m ... mad at me."

"He will calm down," Drew says reassuringly. "He always does. Just give him time."

"That's the problem," I weep. "He is calm. Angry and calm. He's never going to speak to me again."

"He will," Drew says sympathetically. "Just hang in there, this too shall pass."

"Thanks," I sniff and hug Drew quickly before I get out of the car.

I know Drew meant well, but he did not help. He did not see Axel. He does not know what happened. The way Axel dismissed me was clear. He is done with me.

I knew this day would come, I sniff as I take a bag and start packing for the weekend with Nina. I just did not think it would be so soon. And I did not think it would hurt so much. For fuck's sake, I caught my fiancé in bed with another woman and it did not hurt this much. I was angry and devastated but not hurt. Now it feels like I will never pick up the pieces and move on.

"Liana," Axel's voice echoes through the cottage and my entire being stills. Is he really here or have I completely lost my mind?

Hastily I wipe the tears off my face and run towards the front door.

"Axel," I smile happily when I see him walk towards me. "I'm surprised to see you."

I intertwine my fingers to keep them from reaching for him. Honestly, there are so many things that I want to say and do and none of them are niceties. But after the way we left things in his office, I do not know what to expect.

"I'm here to say goodbye," there is no emotion in his eyes or on his face as he puts his hands in his pockets.

"It's just for the weekend," I laugh nervously.

He only looks at me for what feels like an eternity and anxiety builds higher and higher inside me. I have never seen him this... this serious and it scares me.

"Goodbye, Liana," he smiles softly as he cups my face and strokes my cheek with his thumb.

He steps back and turns around and that is when the earth crumbles around me. He is really doing it; he is leaving me.

"Axel," I shout on the verge of hysteria and run after him.

With all my might I push the door shut as he opens it and turn to him. My plea and protest froze in my throat and for a moment I can only look at him. "Don't go," I finally croak the words. "Not like this."

"Liana, I..."

"Please," I beg as I cup his cheeks and kiss him all over his face. "Please. Not like this. Don't send me away feeling like this. Please, I'm begging, Axel, please."

He growls deeply before his arms go around my waist like iron clamps. Desperately I cling to him when our lips collide. I kiss him hungrily as he picks me up and carries me to the bedroom.

My panic and fear turn into desperation and desire as I hastily start undressing him. I need to feel him, touch him. The room fills with our heated breathing as we get rid of our clothes and our naked bodies entangles with each other.

I push him onto his back and straddle him. I lean forward and caress his chest with warm and eager kisses. He moans softly when I suck on his neck and his fingers dig into my hips. From the very first time, he loved kissing me on my neck and even though I do not really understand it, I know this spot has a significant meaning. And I am desperate to keep him with me. So, I keep on caressing the spot as I centre his shaft at my core.

I take a moment to tease him as I rub and circle him at my entrance. The harder I suck on his neck, the heavier his breathing becomes, and I know that he enjoys it. I bite into his neck as I lower myself onto him. The moment I bite, Axel roars and he thrusts hard into me before he jerks and ejaculates.

For a second, I fear that I have gone overboard and hurt him with the bite. He never cums so quickly, but he pulls me to his chest with brutal force. Harsh, passionate kisses rain down on me as he rolls me over unto my back.

"What have you done?" He growls and I swallow hard when I notice his eyes are more black than green.

"Nothing," I whimper. "I only wanted to please you. You like being kissed on the neck and ..."

My words are cut off when he kisses me wildly. His hands are rough and almost painful as they explore my body. His hands and mouth are everywhere and all over me and I try to keep up. I have never experienced Axel like this before. It is like it is him, but it is not. Unceremoniously he flips me over onto my stomach and lifts my hips. His erection is hard and throbbing between my legs and I steady myself on my knees. Ruthlessly he shoves into me, and I cry out. His rhythm is hard and fast and my fingers curl into the linen for support. Axel reaches from behind and starts rubbing my c******s as he increases his pace. My climax builds rapidly as he stimulates me mercilessly.

Every muscle in my body tenses and my legs starts trembling. I cry out in ecstasy when my o****m hits me, but Axel keeps on shoving into me until I am nothing more than a trembling and whimpering mess.

Axel growls long and deep when he finally relieves himself into me. I collapse forward onto the bed, trying to catch my breath.

"Are you okay?" He asks as he picks me up and cradles me against his chest. I look into his eyes that is now the familiar green that I love so much.

"I'm fine," I smile as I nestle closer to him. Honestly, I can take much more if that means he will stay with me.

"Are you sure I didn't hurt you?" He studies my face intensely.

"Yes," I sit up and kiss him.

Instantly his arms go around my waist and his lips are warm and tender. He lays me down back onto the pillows and trail kisses down my jaw, to my neck and lower before he settles on my breasts.

I sigh and close my eyes are my fingers get lost in his hair. He lifts himself and settles between my legs. In contrast with earlier, he enters me slowly and gently. His mouth is tender and warm on my lips as he rhythmically thrusts into me. I glide my hands over his back and dig my nails into his bottom as I lift my hips to be closer to him.

I moan softly when my orgasm washes over me and Axel grunts against my lips when he joins me. For a moment we remain like that as we catch our breaths.

"You must get ready," he says as he gets up and starts dressing. "David will be here any minute to take you to the spa."

"Axel, are we okay?" I ask softly. I cannot shake the feeling that he is still mad at me.

"Sure," he replies but does not look at me.

"Are you still mad at me?" I whisper as I bite back the threatening tears.

"Go and enjoy your weekend," he leans over and kisses me quickly before he turns around and leaves.

Motionless I sit on the bed and stare at the entangled sheets. Tears start streaming down my face. He did not answer my question and I know; we are not okay. This might very well be the end.