Faith With Wolves Book 2
13. Sweet Desire

Faith

Looking through the racks of clothes I can’t seem to replace anything that catches my eye. I’m supposed to be picking out a new outfit for the club tonight but, my mind is rattled by what happened a few days ago back in River’s Bend Pack.

The blood

Screams of pain

Watching children die

It’s all just too much.... I’m not sure how much more I can handle. I’ve barely slept and when I do I replace myself waking up drenched in sweat and crying. Caleb’s having nightmares too but won’t admit it.

I sigh and look over my shoulder. “Can you remind me why I’m going to this stupid club again?”

Ruby rolls her eyes. “Because going to this club may be the only way to replace answers about this mysterious virus.”

“Also, you want to keep the thirsty girls away from Caleb!” Iris answers peeking her head over the clothing rack making me jump.

“Right.” I grit my teeth together. “The last time we went it was horrible, stupid Amber!”

“Chill Faith. Amber won’t be there this time so we can actually have fun.” Ruby smirks annoying me more.

I growl. “Ruby we’re there for business purposes not fun!”

“I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. I bet Marlo is an excellent dancer. He’s pretty flexible in other ways.” Iris blushes making Ruby and I side-eye each other.

“Woooowww who knew you were so naughty Iris, you go girl!” Ruby exclaims dramatically.

Now I’m blushing. “Geez Iris, I can’t believe you would say something like that.”

It’s been almost 4 months since we left the royal palace and Iris has completely come out of her shell. She used to be so shy and hardly talked about boys. I was always the one having a different crush every week until I met Caleb. I think baking desserts for the pack kitchen has been a bad influence on her or maybe its someone else....

“So, tell us more about Marlo? We want all the dirty details.” Ruby asks Iris with a huge grin on her face.

“Well, he’s twenty-four, his favorite color is orange and sometimes-’ Iris replies but Ruby rudely cuts her off.

“BORING! I said dirty details!”

I growl at her. “Don’t be a bitch Ruby! She doesn’t have to share anything about her private life if she doesn’t want to. We’re supposed to be picking out dresses for tonight not discussing our sex lives!” I snap and Ruby glares at me.

“Fine, I’ll just get Iris drunk and she’ll tell me then.”

“Ruby!” Iris and I yell at the same time at our crazy outspoken friend. She knows Iris has a blabber mouth when drunk, fruity cocktails are her weakness.

The six of us are sitting in one of the pack's large SUVs. We didn’t bring any warriors with us for backup tonight. We plan to blend in as much as possible. We want to look like regular club-goers, not wolves, two vampires, and a human here to spy. I have no idea what we’re looking for, but everything has to go perfect.

Caleb pulls into a parking spot and shuts off the car. He turns around so everyone can see his face. “Alright everyone, we’re here to drink, dance, and see if we can spot anything suspicious. If you get the chance to talk to any workers be discreet.”

Iris nods. “Got it, what’s the safe word again?”

Marlo smiles and places his hand on her thigh. “Bananas, but don’t worry sweetness nobody will bother you with me around.”

I want to argue that since I’m her Luna and best friend I’ll be the one protecting her, but I also know that as her mate Marlo can probably do a better job at keeping her safe, especially since he’s double my height at 6’5.

“Bananas,” Ruby says in a fake seductive tone making everyone laugh but me and Caleb.

Growling my mate makes everyone shut up and focus on him. “Enough! Yes, the safe word is bananas but we’re here to do something important not just have fun. I expect all of you to make smart decisions and mind-link if you’re in trouble.” Caleb says then gets out of the SUV and slams his door shut. The rest of us get out also and follow after an annoyed Caleb.

I skip towards him and link my arm with his. “Did I mention you look really handsome tonight?” and he does. My mate’s wavy black hair is perfectly styled atop his head, and he’s dressed in dark jeans and a dark gray button-up shirt.

“Thank you but I’m more concerned with how you look, Faith. I was just kidding about the mini skirt.” He growls and his lustful eyes rake up and down my body.

Ruby helped me pick a hot pink crop top and mini skirt. It’s made of spandex, and I can hardly breathe or move in it, but at least I look pretty. My three-inch heels are pink also and so are my panties, but Caleb doesn’t know that.

“Are you thinking about all the ways you can rip this off me?” I tease locking eyes with my very turned-on mate.

Suddenly I’m pushed against the brick wall of the club and Caleb’s pressed against me. He has my arms pinned by my head as he begins peppering kisses along my neck and mark.

“Don’t tease me Faith because I can tease right back.” He whispers.

I gently run my finger along his stubble jaw. “I’m not teasing. It’s not my fault you look so delicious.” Licking my lips I suddenly have the strongest urge to bite Caleb. But I fed today so I have no idea why I’m suddenly feeling so hungry. Hell, I’m practically starving.

Caleb must sense my hunger because he pulls away and cups my chin. He keeps trying to make eye contact with me but I can’t stop staring at his neck.

“Faith, baby are you okay? You fed today, right? You’re going to be okay in the club?”

I nod. “Yes, I fed I’m fine.”

“Are you sure? Because we can go back to the car, and you can feed off me if you need to,” he asks, and I shake my head.

“I said I’m fine stop worrying about me. Our friends are waiting let’s go.” I point toward the front door where our friends are waiting for us.

Caleb sighs. “Okay Faith but if you change your mind let me know. We can come back here another night it’s not a big deal.”

“We’re already here now.” I grab his hand and drag him towards the entrance. Caleb still looks hesitant, but he lets me lead us away anyway.

The six of us enter the dimly lit club and the first thing I notice is the smell. Besides the usual smell of alcohol and sweat, there’s another familiar smell lingering in the air.

“Vampires,” Dallas whispers behind me.

“Yeah, and a lot of them. Just be on your best behavior beta. I’m sure there just here to party like everyone else.” Caleb says making Dallas scoff.

“Please I’m not worried about any stupid vampires, no offense.” He says like I don’t already know how he is.

Dallas may be okay with me and Iris but he’s still pretty prejudiced against vampires. I’m sure if he got into an argument with one, he wouldn’t hesitate to kill them. It’s all or nothing with Dallas which I replace hilarious because he’s absolutely terrified of my dad and somewhat scared of me.

“I don’t care if the tooth fairy or sasquatch is here, I need a drink,” Ruby exclaims loudly and we all agree with her. Alcohol will definitely make us all feel more comfortable.

Our group separates as Caleb and Dallas go to the bar to get drinks and the rest of us go replace a booth to fit our large group. Marlo stayed with us because my mate dubbed him our bodyguard.

We replace an area close to the dance floor and I take a seat across from Ruby and look around. Iris tried to sit next to me but Marlo placed her on his lap.

“I haven’t been to a club in ages, this is ecstatic!” Marlo smiles.

“We should go to the pack club next weekend, it’s so much fun,” Ruby replies and they continue to talk but I tune them out and continue to glance around.

Sweet Desire looks like your typical club; strobe lights bouncing off the walls, a dance floor where everyone is grinding on each other, and a large bar along one wall where I see my mate and Dallas. Still, something feels odd about this place.

I can smell many vampires here, some humans, and even a few witches. Yet another smell is faintly lingering in the air. I can’t quite place it, but it tickles my nose.

“Alright, we got tequila shots! I got two for everyone!” Dallas shouts approaching our booth with a tray full of drinks.

“Yes, I love you so much!” Ruby exclaims, grabbing a shot and giving her mate a lingering kiss.

Caleb slides into the booth beside me and wraps his arm around me. “You doing okay baby?” He asks and I nod.

“Yeah, there’s just something odd about this place,” I whisper while still glancing around.

“It’s just a club baby, similar to ours back home. I’m sure once you relax, you’ll be more comfortable.” Caleb tries to assure me, and I nod. He knows this is only the second time I've been to a club and the last time went horribly wrong so I'm slightly uncomfortable.

“I’m sure I will.” I fake a smile and the sound of clinking glasses gets my attention. Ruby has one elbow on the table as she holds up a shot glass.

“I want to make a toast. To new friends and old.” she winks at her mate. “Together let’s have the best night of our life!” she shouts and we all down our drinks at the same time.

My throat burns but I grab my second one and drink that one too. Ruby and Dallas leave the booth together and Caleb grabs my hand and begins pulling me towards him.

“Let’s dance Faith, come on.” He smiles and since he’s so irresistible I say yes.

“Okay let’s go!”

Hours pass as we dance and drink. I don’t think any of us planned on getting drunk but as time passed drinks kept getting shoved in our hands by random people and we were all too polite or too stupid to say no. Our plan to investigate Sweet Desire is now completely forgotten.

My need to feed on Caleb also keeps growing. Every time we’re dancing, I replace myself making out with my mate. Which wouldn’t be strange if my fangs didn’t keep making a sudden appearance. Normally I can control my thirst but something about tonight has me wanting to sink my fangs into Caleb’s beautifully golden-skinned neck.

His hands roam over my body causing sparks to erupt between us. I press my body closer to his feeling myself in a daze. I just want our bodies closer; his breath is fanning my neck but still, it’s not enough. My body is begging to be taken by him and I have an urge to rub my scent all over him, so everyone knows he’s mine.

“Caleb,” I whisper. “I want you.”

He nods. “I want you to baby, so much.” still he dances against me not noticing the desperation in my voice.

I gently push him away. “That's not what I meant Caleb,” I say practically pleading with him. How can he not understand what I mean? My body is practically glued to his and the way I keep making out with him every chance I get should be a sign I want more than what we’re doing on this dance floor.

Since we arrived at Sweet Desire, I’ve been craving my mate. Whether it was wanting to bite his neck at first or the last few hours where I’ve been begging him to fuck me. I know he wants me to because I can feel how hard he is through his jeans, yet he hasn’t tried anything.

What’s wrong with him?

Caleb cups my chin making sure we have direct eye contact. “Faith, what’s wrong baby? Are you okay?”

I scoff. “Am I okay? I think the question is are you okay? I’ve been practically throwing myself at you and you don’t care!” I snap and try to walk away but Caleb grabs my arm, stopping me.

“Are you serious? We’re at a fucking night club Faith! Of course, I want you but I’m not going to screw you on the dance floor in front of everyone! And I know you don’t want that either!” he argues back, and I yank my arm away and growl at him.

“You don’t know what I want!”

He throws his hands up confused. “What is going on? We’re supposed to be having a fun time and-” he stops mid-sentence and begins sniffing the air. “That weird smell is back what is it?”

“I smell it too. It kind of has a floral scent to it.” Dallas answers Caleb and they both glance around.

I want to argue thier both being dumb but a brunette in a short black dress walks by. She stops right by Caleb, growls, and touches the collar of his shirt.

“Wow, you’re a cutie. If you want a good time I’ll be by the bar.” she winks and Caleb pushes her hand away.

“Back off I’m taken.”

She rolls her eyes looking from him to me. “Ugh, you newbies are no fun. The last alpha in here didn’t mind sharing,” she says then walks away before I can show her what happens when you flirt with my mate.

“Faith don’t she’s gone,” Caleb warns grabbing my arm and keeping me from going after the desperate woman.

“What do you think she meant by other alpha?” Dallas asks Caleb but I ignore my mate's reply because that weird scent is back and I’m suddenly feeling really hot.

“Shit. What do they keep spraying?” Caleb asks and begins looking around the club but I’m too focused on him.

“Something weird is going on,” Dallas mutters and points behind me.

The sounds of growls and moans fill the air. From my peripheral vision, I can see everyone around kissing and ripping each other’s clothes off. Nobody seems to care we’re in public as a couple and even groups of people begin pleasuring each other. Iris and Marlo are two of them.

My body feels like it’s on fire as my hands roam all over my body. I yank on my hair and press my thighs together because the urge to attack my mate right now is getting harder to resist.

“Fuck! Faith don’t breathe it in! Faith baby, you have to fight how you’re feeling right now and come with me!” Caleb cups my face with both hands and a big smile spreads across my face.

“You look so delicious, mate.”

“Baby you’re going to be fine. Dallas replace Marlo and Iris we need to leave now!” He shouts at his best friend then focuses on me again. “Whatever you’re feeling just hold on, we’re leaving.”

“But I don’t want to leave.” I laugh and stalk towards my prey. Caleb slowly backs away which just makes this more fun. My fangs pop out and I’m sure my eyes are gold as I trap him in a corner.

“Baby don’t do this! You’re not yourself right now. This isn’t you, it’s your hunger talking. They must have sprayed something in the air, it’s not you feeling this way-”

But I don’t let him finish, I lunge toward him and sink my teeth into his neck. “Ahh Faith!” He shouts but I ignore his cry of pain and continue drinking his blood. He tries to push me off but eventually, his body slinks against mine. “Fuck you’re going to drink too much.” He whispers yet I keep going.

I want to stop but can’t. The euphoric feeling that's clouded my brain is too much. Every instinct in my body is telling me to taste Caleb. But not just his blood, no I want our bodies tangled together in the filthiest way.

I start licking Caleb’s neck and my hand reaches into his pants. He growls against me and flips our bodies so now I’m pressed against the wall. "Sorry baby but I'm calling bananas," he whispers and it's the last thing I hear before my eyelids feel heavy, and I fall unconscious.