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(R18 - Not for readers below 18 as this chapter includes mature and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.)

Ever’s POV

“Hagan, stop… someone could catch us out here,” I protested, trying to pull him back from territory I knew neither of us would easily return from.

He slid his large hands down my thighs and unstrapped the chemise at my waist.

“Uhh-Hagan,” I shuddered as the warmth of his lips trailed across my neck, setting me on fire.

He brought his face closer to mine, our gazes locked for a long moment. Intoxicated by his scent, I crashed my lips onto his. My arms wrapped around his shoulders. I was still as terrible at kissing as the first time we tried, but he never complained.

He pulled back slightly and smiled - that mischievous smile of his that turned me on for reasons I still couldn’t explain.

“Seems someone’s missed me too much,” he teased.

“Says the person who has me backed into a corner and pinned against his hips,” I rolled my eyes at him.

“Well, I’ve only just started, wife,” he said, and my ears tingled at the word. I loved it whenever he called me wife, Luna, or mate. I knew it was just in-the-moment teasing, but I still loved it. It made imagining being his mate in public feel easier.

He gently gripped my neck and kissed me again - this time softer, more deliberate. He claimed every part of my lips, not giving either of us a second to breathe as he leaned in lower.

Around us, the lake began to glow as fireflies appeared, the scene turning almost unreal. Everything else faded—Rhaeya, becoming Luna, the fact that I was an Omega. None of it mattered anymore. Not now. All I wanted… was him.

Hagan lifted me against his hips, close enough that we could feel the heat of each other’s bodies. His eyes shifted—glowing a deep red. His wolf senses taking over.

Claws briefly extended as he tore away the last barrier of fabric between us. I felt how hard he’d become beneath me, and we both knew we’d crossed the line I had tried so hard to avoid.

We were out in the open. Here. Now. What if someone passed by? Hagan didn’t seem worried at all… so I let it go.

I slipped out of my top blouse, revealing my swollen breasts, then quickly removed my underwear as well.

Hagan lost the last of his patience and crashed his lips against my neck again. That heat returned, and this time we both gave into it completely. He pulled me closer until our chests pressed together.

I felt him slide in, and I bit down on a moan that almost escaped me. My hands clutched his shoulders for support as he pressed me back against the pool wall, moving slowly at first.

A soft moan slipped out as I wrapped my arms around his neck. My hips moved instinctively, brushing against him in rhythm.

“Oh, Hagan…” I gripped him tighter.

He thrust harder, and a louder moan tore from me as tears gathered in my eyes.

“Ever… you’re so beautiful,” he cooed into my ear before burying his lips into my neck again, pulling another sound from me.

He moved faster now, each thrust pulling louder moans from me. My grip on his shoulders tightened as my body trembled, overwhelmed.

Tears spilled down my face - pleasure and pain blurring together.

I could barely take it anymore, but my body refused to stop. I pulled his head to my chest and he surprised me, taking one of them into his mouth.

My senses spiked, and I tilted my head back, lost in it.

He sucked hard, completely unrestrained now.

“Alpha…” We both heard Beta Roy's voice from a distance and our passionate moment came to an abrupt stop.

“Shit” Hagan's eyes widened as he snapped back to reality. I climbed down from him in panic.

“You told him you'd be here?” I asked him, my voice as panicked as his eyes looked.

“I didn't. He must've been looking for me”

“Alpha…” Roy's voice called out again, now closer.

“Should I put on my clothes?” I asked him.

“No he'll definitely see you that way. Duck”

“What?” My voice cracked in disbelief, not hiding how unpleasant I found his idea.

“There's no time, Ever. Please understand”

I swallowed how bitter I felt at the extremes he was now resorting to, just to keep me hidden but seeing as there was indeed no time, I hurriedly took a deep breath and swept myself under as the footsteps got closer.

“Alpha” Roy's voice let out, relieved.

“I've searched the pack house for you. I was worried something happened” He began.

“I came for a swim. Why were you looking for me?” Hagan asked, masking his panic under his usual cold demeanor.

“Here” Roy pulled out a note from his pocket and handed it over to Hagan.

“Silverstone Alpha, Zeke has honoured your invitation. He stated that he'll be here tomorrow with his Envoy” Roy told him, gesturing to the note.

I could barely hold my breath anymore where I was and I moved slightly. Hagan's eyes drifted to my spot and back to Roy.

“Well we best get going then. Everything should be ready for his arrival” He told him.

“Yes Alpha”

“Well?...” Hagan gestured for Roy to turn.

“Oh right” Roy laughed nervously, before turning away.

Hagan climbed out of the pool after sliding into his underwear. I Popped my head out of the pool immediately after he left, unable to hold my breath anymore.

“Did you hear that?” Roy turned slightly and I dipped my head back in.

“No” Hagan dismissed casually as he slid into his clothes and I drew back into the water as they both turned to leave.

Voices of them making plans followed, which later descended into murmurs after they had gone far.

I drifted up to the surface, watching them leave as I slid into my underwear too and got out of the pool.

I couldn't help but feel bad at how easy it was for him to be all over me one minute and pretend I didn't exist the next.

Was it always going to be this way with us? Would I just remain the secret mistress he always came to whenever he wanted to have sex? I stared far off, knowing Hagan himself probably wasn't sure he'd ever proudly call me his mate.

I picked myself up and began sliding into my clothes. I was halfway done when I heard a rustle beneath the tall bushes some steps away and froze in fear.

“Who's there?” I let out, my voice drenched in panic as I looked around.