The Alpha's Domination (4 page)

She shook her head.

“I asked you a direct question.”

“Some of the pain has drawn blood.” She felt her
cheeks heating. Would he be able to see her embarrassment?

“I can smell your embarrassment, pet. Why are you
embarrassed?”

“It’s wrong to draw blood. Something’s wrong with me.
None of the people in my father’s pack need what I need. I’m not normal.”
None of them are searching for pain in the
hope of finally feeling it.
No one knew what she’d done by killing that man.
Did she do the right thing in taking his life? She didn’t know. He had hurt
other people, but did he deserve to die at her hand, or claw?

There were no easy answers for her. What would Daniel
think of her when he found out the truth? Would he be repulsed and wish he’d
never given her a chance? She was a defective mate.

He pushed some of her hair out of the way, leaning in
close. “Did I ever say I was looking for someone normal? You’re perfect the way
you are.”

Daniel moved away from her. “You’re going to be
getting naked when you’re with me, and I don’t expect to hear any complaints
from you. We’ll both be naked, and we’re going to explore this between us.”

She didn’t want him to see her naked.

Dawn cried out as he slapped her ass with a cane. If
only she could feel the pain.

“Three.” She screamed the word. He struck hard with
the cane, or at least, she imagined it was hard. No pain blossomed on her
bottom, but her clit swelled because of his presence. Daniel never failed to
arouse her.

Chapter Three

Daniel struck her twice more with the cane surprised
that she kept up with the counting. She was such a good sub. He wouldn’t trade
her in for anyone.

She likes pain to the point of bleeding.

In some transitions from human to wolf, the line
between pleasure and pain got switched. He heard of some men and women who
could take so much pain they could be on the verge of death and it wouldn’t
affect them emotionally. The workings of a wolf body surprised him. Dawn wasn’t
strange or different from many of them. She was afraid, untutored, and alone.
Her wolf was torn in two between wanting him and being afraid. He wasn’t an
idiot. Dawn had done something to cause this problem.

Putting the cane down on the floor, he stared at her
body hating the sight of the clothes. He’d give anything to have her spread out
and naked, her dark flesh revealed for him to touch, caress, or punish.

Wait, have patience. She’ll be ours.

His wolf passed along the walls of his mind. They
wanted to claim the female in front of him. He picked up the paddle. This one
had holes inside, and he brought it down on her ass. He made sure to strike hard
enough for pain but not enough to bruise.

It was almost impossible to use a paddle without
bruising, but he didn’t give her everything.

She cried out, screaming the numbers he wanted to
hear. The scent of her arousal filled the room, and his wolf howled inside his
mind. They wanted to slide between her thighs and lick her creamy cunt. She’d
be dripping wet by the time he got his mouth around her clit, swallowing down
her juice. The smell of her pussy alone was driving him crazy. His cock
thickened, imagining what it would feel like to her wrapped around his length.

Don’t push.

Once he was done with the paddle, he decided not to
use the whip. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he touched her back. The shirt
she wore was soaked in sweat.

“When you see me enter a room, I want you to present
to me. This will be the case inside my house. If we ever have company, you do
not need to present to me. The only exception to this rule is when we’re
outside. Do you understand?”

“Yes, I understand,” she said.

Daniel pushed some of her hair that had fallen over
her face out of the way. Her beautiful brown eyes stared back at him. She
didn’t smile, but then, Dawn rarely smiled. Before their time was over, he
wanted to get that smile on her face.

“We’re going to talk about your past and your future.
My house is open and surrounded by land for us to run freely. If you think to
run from me then I’ll tell your father the truth.”

“This is blackmail,” she said.

He slapped her ass. “I hadn’t finished speaking.”
Daniel glared at her before continuing with what he was talking about. “As I
was saying, if you run from me then I’ll tell your father. You do anything to
ruin this and I’ll make sure to ruin you as well. It’s blackmail, but
try
living for a year with knowing your mate is being a
stubborn woman.”

Her gaze left him, and he gripped her chin to force
her to look at him.

“I’m sorry,” she said.

“Good.” Daniel got to his feet and removed the silk
tying her to the bed. He’d love to keep her bound, but it wasn’t what he had to
do.

Once she was released and sitting up, he noticed she
didn’t rub at her wrists or ankles like other women did. “Call your father.”

He pointed to the phone at the side of the bed.

“If I use that phone he’ll know where the call is
coming from. I may as well tell him where I am.”

“It’s a personal and private line, Dawn.
Untraceable.
He can try to find you, but unless you give a
location, he won’t.” He folded his arms over his chest and watched her type in
her father’s number.

“Hey, Dad, it’s me, Dawn.”

“What’s the matter, honey? Do you need a ride or
something?” her father asked. Daniel was able to listen to the conversation.
Wolves had brilliant hearing.

“No, no. I just wanted to let you know I wouldn’t be
back
home for a couple of days. I’m going to stay with a
couple of girlfriends and have some fun.” She looked up at him.

Daniel waited.

“Honey, are you sure you’re okay? You don’t sound
fine.”

“I’m sure. I’m fine. Nothing is wrong with me. I’m
calling so you don’t worry and send out a search party.” She forced a laugh.
Daniel watched her knowing in his heart he needed to fix what had gone wrong
during her transition.

“Okay, honey. I’ll see you when you get back. Keep in
touch.”

“I will.”

They said their goodbyes, and she put the phone back
in the cradle.

“Do you feel pain?” he asked. He didn’t know why, but
his gut was telling him something wasn’t right. Every other sub would be
wincing at the spanking he’d given her, yet Dawn didn’t respond or show any
sign of being aware of it.

She looked up at him. “Yes, I feel pain. My dad
doesn’t have a true mate of his own. He settled down for the strongest female
in the pack. She’s my mother.”

“You’ve never mentioned your mother.”

“She’s not the kind of person I like to talk about.”
She dropped her gaze again, and he sensed the hate inside her.

“Why?”

She blew out a breath before running her fingers
through her hair. “I don’t know. I just don’t.”

“You don’t mention her, and you didn’t ask about her.
Why?”

“My mom, she’s not the greatest example of a mother.”

Daniel waited for her to continue. “You’re not going
to say anymore?” he asked when she showed no signs of saying anything more.

“No. My mom is not a topic we need to discuss.”

The fact she didn’t want to discuss her mother meant
it was a more important topic to talk about. Daniel stayed silent, filing the
information away ‘til later.

“Okay, right, grab your bag. We’re going to head to my
place,” he said.

“Now?”

“Yes.” He took her hand in his, and he walked toward
the bar. She didn’t fight him as he placed her on the stool. “Stay here. I’ll
be back to collect you shortly.”

Leaving her alone, he went into the far security
office where he found Jake staring at the screens.

“I need you to spread the word that until further
notice my house is off limits to the pack. Tell them if they need me they’re to
call me and I’ll deal with whatever problems they have.”

“Why can’t we come to the house?” Jake asked.

“I’m taking Dawn with me.”

“You’ve finally got her to admit you’re mates?”

Daniel shook his head. “Will you do this for me?”

“Consider it done. I’ll put the word out immediately.”
Jake took out his cell phone and started to type. “Are you sure about this?”

He stopped to look at his friend. “She’s my other
half, Jake. I’m sure, and I’m going to fix whatever has been broken inside
her.” He looked at the security cameras. “Please keep this place in order.” He
nodded at the men then left the room.

Walking back to the bar he watched Dawn sipping from a
straw. She always ordered a soda, a clear cream soda. Her eyes were closed as
she enjoyed the taste of her drink.

Running a hand down his face, he wondered if he was
doing the right thing in taking her back home with him.

Ours.

Dawn was his mate, the other half of him, and he’d be
damned if he let her get away. He touched her shoulder as he approached. She
jerked at his touch yet didn’t pull away.

“Finish your drink and then we’re going.”

“Can I ask you a question?” Her brown eyes were wide
as she stared at him.

“Yes,” he said, taking a seat.

“Why now? Why wait a year to put me in this position?”

He smiled. “I’ve finally had enough of our games.
You’re holding back from me, and that I don’t like. I’ve played it your way and
gotten fuck all out of it. It’s time to play it my way, and I’m going to do
that now.”

She finished her drink leaving a tiny amount of soda
in the bottom.

“Why haven’t you finished your drink?” he asked.

“I have.”

Daniel pointed at the remnants she left in the glass. “If
I drink that it’ll make a noise with the straw, and if I pull out the straw,
it’ll make a mess on the side.”

He stood taking her hand. There was more to that
explanation. His gut was telling him he wouldn’t like what she had to say.

****

Daniel’s house was old and huge. He stopped outside a
large iron gate and typed in a code that opened those imposing gates. She
looked behind her to see the gates close up after him. They shut closed,
trapping her inside the grounds with Daniel. There were worse people to be
locked up with.

Mother’s one of them.

She shut off her thoughts and turned to face the
front. He drove down a really long driveway that was surrounded by large, thick
trees.

“The house has been in the family for generations.”

“Were you all wolves?” she asked, glancing toward him.

“Yes. Some of my ancestors married humans and moved
away and others stayed close.”

“Where are your parents now?” she asked.

“They’re enjoying a much needed vacation. They’re
exploring Europe, visiting with some packs they’ve not had the pleasure of
seeing in years.” He tapped the steering wheel as he talked.

“How did you take over as alpha?”

He smiled. “My dad told me it was time to take the
spot. He was getting old, and he said a true alpha knows when to step aside and
bring in a new one. I was the next in line, and so I stepped up to the role.”

“What about the other men in your pack? Weren’t they
annoyed to be passed over by you?”

“Some of the men challenged me in battle. I won, but I
always refused to do battle to the death. I don’t want anyone’s blood on my
hands.”

She tensed at his words.

I’ve got blood on my hands.

Staring out of the window she gasped as his house came
into sight. It was so huge she doubted she’d have to see him for days at a
time. They could play hide and seek and still miss each other.

“This is your house?” she asked, amazed.

“Yeah.
The pack can come and go as they please. Don’t
worry,
they know not to come here until further notice.”

She climbed out of the car once he brought it to a
stop.

“You’re amazed? Did you think I lived somewhere
small?” he asked, coming to stand beside her.

“I was thinking a cabin somewhere out in the sticks. I
didn’t even imagine this.”

“Does it make my mating claim more appealing?” he
asked.

She turned to look at him. “I’m not a gold digger, and
neither do I hope to make a claim on anything.”

“I didn’t say you did. Sometimes, female wolves like
to see that they can be taken care of. Does your wolf like what she sees?” He
stood right behind her with his palm lightly resting on her back.

Dawn paused as she listened to her wolf.