by Marian Tee
The entire class was silent, as if unable to decide whether Zari was being sincere or sarcastic.
Zari lowered her head in shame. She was such a major fail at becoming an ideal pet.
Alexandru slowly shifted on his feet, not wanting anyone to catch how his cock had reacted to Zari’s futile attempt to butter him up. Did she know how cute she was? Did she?
Madame Lavinia cleared her throat. “We are so honored you have found the time to visit us, Master Alexandru. Class, please give Master Alexandru a warm welcome.”
Wide-eyed, Zari watched the entire class quickly and gracefully slide to their feet and drop to a curtsy. She hurried to do the same, not wanting to be the odd duck out…again.
“Welcome, Master Alexandru,” the entire class chorused.
“Welcome, Master Alexandru,” Zari hurried to say, but she was too late. Her Master knew it, too, judging by the amusement glinting in his green gaze.
It’s not funny, Master, she griped at him glumly.
It is. And since I find the way you make the worst human pet in the entire school entirely delightful, you should be thankful.
She glared at him. Is that supposed to make me feel better?
His smile widened. You see, pet? You should have been happy about what I told you, and yet here you are, glaring at me in front of the entire class—
Zari jerked at Alexandru’s words, and when she looked back at the other girls, she realized that all of them were glaring at her on her Master’s behalf.
“Go and give your Master a proper welcome, dear Zari,” her teacher urged.
Before Zari could even think of what a proper welcome meant, Madame Lavinia was already pushing her forward, leaving Zari no choice but to walk towards Alexandru. She stopped when she was in front of the vampire but kept her gaze down. She needed a moment to herself because right now, all she could think about was that her Master was really indeed here.
Did you miss me, pet?
No, Master.
Alexandru chuckled in her mind. As always, the lies. You know I have to punish you for that, don’t you?
Her head snapped up, Zari ready to protest.
Alexandru took that as his cue to kiss her, his fingers curling around her nape just before his lips took hers.
Shock and embarrassment flared up inside Zari at the unexpected touch of Alexandru’s lips over hers. Oh, she should have known! She thought about struggling but decided not to, knowing that would only make her lose much-needed brownie points with her teacher. The only way she could resist then – and stay sane – was to refuse her Master entry to her mouth.
Fists clenched against her side so she wouldn’t accidentally cling to him, Zari did her best to keep her lips pressed together.
Alexandru knew Zari was doing her best to resist him, but it only made him want her more. It only made more determined to have her begging. Open your mouth, pet.
No, Master.
If you don’t open your mouth—
Slowly, he moved his hands, settling them on her waist. Just that one simple touch and he felt her shudder. She was so beautifully responsive, and Alexandru knew he would die a happy man if she remained like that for all eternity.
Will you open your mouth now?
No—
He lifted his head up, reluctantly ending the kiss because he wanted to see her reaction. When her eyes slowly drifted open, Alexandru immediately moved his hands up, enough to reach the undersides of her breasts.
Zari stiffened in shock at her Master’s touch, unable to believe where his hands were. Just as unbelievable was the lack of protest from the teacher and the other girls in the room. Did they all think this was a proper welcome for a Master?
In a moment, I’m going to cup your breasts and play with your nipples. So one last time, pet – are you going to open your mouth?
Knowing Alexandru was not the type to bluff, Zari did one better.
It was Alexandru’s turn to be surprised when, instead of simply opening her mouth, Zari threw her arms around his neck and initiated the kiss. He recovered from his shock right away, of course, and returned the kiss with hungry passion, his tongue sweeping inside her mouth, dying for another taste of her sweetness.
Just one kiss, and Alexandru knew it would be impossible for him to stop.
Zari felt her Master sweeping her up in his arms just before breaking the kiss. She opened her eyes, dazed, and saw Alexandru staring at her like he was one inch away from devouring her.
She gulped.
Do you know how much I want you right now?
Err—
I hope you’re ready for another private lesson about being my pet.
Her jaw dropped at his words. Did that mean…surely he couldn’t mean…
No, Master—
I can’t wait, pet.
But they will ALL know why—
And they’ll hate you even more. Isn’t that wonderful?
She dropped her head in defeat, hiding her face in the crook of his shoulder and neck.
Her Master laughed in her mind.
Bully.
Yes, I am, Alexandru agreed. Out loud, he said, “Madame Lavinia, please excuse Zari from your class. I need a private moment with my pet.”
“Of course, of course.” But this time, Zari could hear the awkwardness in Madame Lavinia’s tone, and she knew even the professor was taken aback at her Master’s boldness.
As he walked away, Zari still in his arms, Alexandru told her cheerfully, You should have seen their faces, pet. They were all grinding their teeth and glaring at you.
You are a BULLY, Master.
Yes, yes, I know. But we both know you like it that way, pet.
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Marian Tee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of steamy romantic comedies. She is Filipino-Chinese, has lived all her life in the Philippines, and is a frustrated mangaka. She is addicted to horror flicks, misses hip hop dancing, and loves all things Japanese.
Table of Contents
Wolf Games
About Wolf Games
Copyright
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Excerpt for Beholden
Other Books by Marian Tee
About the Author