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Chapter Three - Are You Coming In Or Not?

"Are you coming in or not?"

The question hung in the silent air for what seemed like an eternity. Neither Max or Alec moved from their respective positions.

Max sighed heavily to herself and straightened up, preparing to close the window again, it was really cold outside after all.

"How did you know I was there?" asked Alec, suddenly appearing in front of Max.

Only just managing to hide her fright at his sudden appearance, Max moved aside slightly to let him in. Alec gratefully accepted the invitation and was instantly standing by the heater in the corner of the room. His eyes however, remained fixed on Max.

Max simply tapped the side of her nose. Alec gave a half laugh, half sigh. "Should have known." Then he let his eyes travel over Max's almost totally exposed body.

"Enjoying the view?" asked Max sarcastically.

Alec locked eyes with Max. Something in the way he looked at her made electric shocks travel the length of her spine. A previously unknown pleasure was suddenly coursing through her body.

"Always." came Alec's husky reply.

Who moved first would remain a mystery for the rest of time. When asked, both would simply shrug and grin, reliving that first moment.

One minute, their gazes were locked in heated battle, the next, their mouths were as well.

Their lips locked, teeth clashed and tongues fought for dominance. Max's left hand disappeared into Alec's hair while her right pulled at his clothes, leading him toward her bed. Alec's left hand had already found her heaving bosom and was happily stripping away its black lacy confines. His fingertips teasing her ripening buds once freed. His right hand was working the same magic below, easing her out of those tiny panties as they lowered each other down on to her waiting bed.

They only parted for mere seconds as Max got comfy on her bed. Alec used the time to rid himself of his bothersome clothing. Max gasped in sheer delight when she finally saw him in all his glory. The phrase 'Always Ready' screaming out in her mind. Now she knew just what that phrase meant.

"Have you ever been with another Transgenic before?" asked Alec as he started kissing Max's neck, shoulders and collarbone.

"No." whispered Max, finding it almost impossible to breathe.

"Good!" Alec smirked wickedly up at her. "Cause there's never gonna be anyone else after me!"

Those words acted like fuel to the flame for both of them. Max felt his erection pressing against her entrance and couldn't stop the rising purr even if she had tried.

In one fluid movement, Alec buried his shaft inside her completely. Max's hips and back arched as one, trying to draw him in even further. Alec's mouth descended on her breasts as he began to move within her. His teeth and tongue teased her nipples until Max begged for more.

Alec tried to keep his pace slow but with Max's hips meeting every one of his thrusts, that task was an impossible dream.

Max's nails dragged down Alec's back, tearing his flesh and leaving tiny blood trails in their wake. Alec hissed in pleasure at the slight pain she was causing him and increased the force of his thrusts. Max moaned in pleasure and sank her teeth into Alec's left shoulder.

Alec gasped and pulled his head back when Max's action registered in his sex clouded mind. Max gasped in return as his entire body stilled. Her eyes snapped open and locked with his.

"Why did you sto… Alec? What's wrong?"

Alec's eyes were wide with shock but his mouth was firmly set in a feral grin.

"You can't mean that!" his voice was barely a whisper.

Max was confused for a moment. What was he talking about? Then her eyes locked on to the bleeding bite mark on his shoulder and she remembered a conversation she had with Gem several days ago. Max's confused look switched back to seductive.

"But I do mean it Alec! I want you!"

"As your…" Alec swallowed heavily. "…mate?"

"I bit you didn't I?!" Max purred.

Alec's shocked look vanished the second the words left her lips. He began moving again, making Max cry out his name at the power he put behind each thrust. With each of Max's moans, Alec kissed his way from her breasts to her left shoulder. His thrusts increased in speed, power and depth with every inch he grew closer to his target.

As Alec's teeth sank into Max's shoulder, his shaft hit the most sensitive of spots within her. An orgasm more powerful than any she had ever experienced tore through her, separating her mind from her body and throwing it into a realm of firework exploding warmth.

Alec's body went ridged within her and Max screamed out his name for the world to hear as his scalding heat surged into her willing body and waiting womb.

***

The smell of freshly brewed coffee drew Max back into consciousness. The morning sun was starting to peek through her bedroom curtains.

Gingerly getting out of bed, careful not to wake the other occupant, Max dressed in loose fitting clothing and padded through to the kitchen area. Every step reminded her of exactly what she had spent the night doing.

"Mornin' Boo." smiled OC, not looking up from her own mug of coffee. "Good night in?"

Max blushed slightly as she poured two mugs of coffee. She shared a knowing smile with OC. Her best friend simply nodded. "Very good night in!" stated OC.

"MAX!"

The door burst open in time with the yelling of her name. Max and OC looked up from their coffee mugs to the panting Logan now entering the kitchen area.

"Yes?" asked Max.

"Max…" gasped Logan. "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! I thought about what you said yesterday and you're right! I wasn't paying enough care to you!"

Logan had moved right up against Max while he continued to speak, his gloved hands on her shoulder and trying to move around her waist.

"Give me another chance Max!" he pleaded. "I promise, it'll be dif…"

The sudden and threatening deep growl coming from Max's bedroom doorway made everyone, except Max, jump.

"She's MINE!"

Logan and OC spun around to face the furious Alec. His teeth were bared and his murderous glare was fixed on Logan's panicked expression.

"Max?" squeaked Logan, finally realising what made Transgenics so terrifying. Alec truly looked like the killing machine he was bred to be.

"You might want to remove your hands." stated Max calmly. "Before he does!"

Logan ripped his hands away from Max so fast, you would have thought they were on fire. Max calmly stepped into Alec's line of sight.

"Morning!" she smiled at him as she spoke. "My mate!"

The viciousness vanished instantly and a wide, happy smile broke out across Alec's face.

"Told you, Logan, she's mine!" he smirked as he walked up to Max and wrapped his arms around her waist, dropping a tender kiss to the bite mark on her shoulder.

Max winced slightly as Alec's lips made contact. "Yeah." he whispered lovingly. "Mine's still tender too."

OC handed Alec the mug of coffee Max had poured for him. He gratefully accepted it and took a few sips before kissing Max again. "Boo?" started OC. Max and Alec looked over at her. "What did you mean, 'my mate'?"

"You're Mates?!" Logan nearly choked as he realised just what had been said.

Alec smirked proudly as Max nodded. "Basically, it means we're…" Alec started but paused, trying to find the right word. He whispered something to Max, who blushed, giggled and nodded. Alec smirked again. "Married." finished Alec. "For life." added Max.

"For real?!" gasped OC, grinning from ear to ear.

"Max?" asked Logan, gulping slightly at the glare Alec threw his way. "Are you sure you want to let him do that? To let him claim you? For life?!"

Alec smirked when Max answered proudly. "I started it!"

Max and Alec were too lost in their passionate kiss to notice Logan storming out, his head hung low in defeat, knowing that Max was now permanently out of his reach. That everything Max did, said or even thought, would now involve Alec.

Max and Alec didn't notice his departure or mutterings but OC saw it all and was only too happy to fill them in once they were ready to hear it.

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