“Please understand, Jonah. She’s there because of me. I owe her everything. Because of me, she’s been kept locked up and probably treated badly, and the least I can do is to go in there and help you all to rescue her. I have to do this.” Alana tried hard to make Jonah understand, but the look on his face told her there was no way he was going to relent.
Elijah stared at the torment on Jonah’s face. They all understood the danger Alana would be in, but they needed her information on the layout of the Headquarters to get through safely and rescue Emilia. Jonah, on the other hand, could feel nothing but his fear for his mate, and Elijah understood with every ounce of his being. If it was Jasmine going in there, he would be feeling the same way.
“What if you could come along but stay safely in one of the vehicles? That way you will be close enough to help when we bring Emilia out, but safe enough away from Harvey.”
Jonah growled. That was not a solution and he felt angry about Alana being anywhere near the Headquarters. “No. I don’t want her leaving Genesis.”
Alana stared at Jonah in disbelief, her eyes full of disappointment as she turned and stormed out of the security room. Frustration ate at her. Why could he not see how important it was for her to help get her sister free? They had both been kept captives and she thought he would understand. Alana climbed the stairs and headed back to their room, slamming the door shut behind her. She walked over to the window and stared out at the vast grounds of Genesis. Tears filled her eyes at her frustration. Her sister was in danger and she was powerless to help her. She just hoped The Order would be able to get to her before Harvey hurt her.
Chapter 16
Jonah watched as Alana walked out of the security room, knowing she was angry that he’d not agreed to her returning to the Headquarters. He’d seen the pain in her eyes and had wanted to take her in his arms to make her understand his need to protect her at all costs. He knew that Harvey was using Emilia to lure Alana back to the Headquarters. Harvey had kept her against her will for so long and he knew it was not because she was working for him. Jonah suspected that Harvey had other intentions toward Alana and it made him mad to think of her anywhere near him.
Elijah had instructed him to follow her, talk to her and make her understand his reasons but Jonah was not sure she was in any mood to listen. Jonah walked from the security room and headed up the stairs toward their room. As he approached he inhaled deeply before turning the door handle and pushing the door open. Alana stood leaning against the frame of the window. Her long hair hung gracefully to her waist and the gentle curve of her body made him growl gently. She was stunningly beautiful even when she was angry, and Jonah’s need to comfort her compelled every instinct within him.
Jonah moved silently toward her until he stood directly behind her and lowered his face into her neck. He breathed in deeply, encased in her scent as he wrapped his arms around her waist. She fit his frame perfectly and Jonah was glad she didn’t pull away from his embrace.
“I’m sorry I made you angry. I never want to cause you any pain.” Jonah felt his heart agonize from the fact that he’d upset her.
Alana had heard the door open and knew that Jonah had entered the room. She could smell his deep alluring scent which grew stronger as he approached her. The feel of his big, strong arms wrapped around her waist melted the anguish she felt.
“I know you’re trying to protect me but I need you to understand how important it is for me to help get my sister away from him. He’s cruel and sadistic and the thought of her near him terrifies me.” Alana could feel Jonah’s soft breath on her skin. She wrapped her arms over Jonah’s, pulling him closer to her.
“I love you, Alana, and I can’t bear the thought of losing you. I’ve lost so much in my life and have never cared for anyone the way I care for you. If I lost you, my whole life would become the desolate existence I have only ever known.” Jonah placed a gentle kiss on her neck.
Alana turned to face Jonah and saw the pain in his eyes. “Talk to me, Jonah. I want to understand why it’s so difficult for you to let me help.”
Jonah took Alana’s hand in his and led her to the chairs. He sat down and pulled Alana onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her waist. He stared at her face and growled at the bruise that still lined the corner of her lips. He still felt the guilt at not being quick enough to help her when she’d gotten hurt. She wanted to know the real reason for his intense protection of her and knew he would have to tell her about his past.
“When I was fifteen years old, males broke into our family home. We didn’t know who they were or why they were there, but my father fought them to protect us. They were well-built and my mother was scared so made me hide in the cupboard that had been built under our stairs. I didn’t know what was happening so I looked out through the small gap in the frame and watched as the males struck my father. He was lying on the floor, blood seeping from his mouth. My mother screamed and I saw one of the males grab her by the throat. My brother tried desperately to get them to release her but he was thrown across the room and hit the wall on the other side of the living area. The males were extremely strong and we had no chance against them. To this day, I still don’t know who sent them to our house but my fear made me weak. If I’d gone out and helped them, they may still be alive today.” Jonah rubbed his thumb over Alana’s back as he stared at the shock in her eyes.
“You were only fifteen years old. You weren’t weak. If you’d gone out, they would have killed you, too. I’m so sorry, Jonah. It must have been devastating to see, but you have to forgive yourself. You weren’t responsible for their deaths.” Alana pulled Jonah against her. She could hear the pain in his voice as he told her and it broke her heart that he had suffered with the memories of their deaths.
“Weakness has plagued me since that day. I vowed to myself that I would never allow weakness to control my actions or put others in danger. I have never allowed anyone close enough to allow them to be put in danger because of me and have never allowed my heart to feel love for anyone. The pain of losing my family closed my heart. That is, until I fell in love with you. I cannot bare the thought of anything happening to you. That’s why I can’t allow you to go anywhere near the Headquarters.” Jonah rested his head against her chest. The feel of her soft skin against his face soothed him.
Alana placed her finger under Jonah’s chin and lifted his face to meet hers. “I love you, too, Jonah. Losing someone you love is devastating. I feel the same about Emilia. She is the only family I have left, and the thought of losing her is tearing me apart inside. We were both taken from our lives and held against our wills. I’ve failed her all these years by not finding her. You felt that you were weak and that is how I feel now. If I don’t help to release her, I will always feel that I have failed her.”
Jonah considered her explanation. As he’d grown up he had always felt like he had failed to help his family and it had tormented him every day. Could he bring the same torment for Alana? If he agreed to her coming along, would he be able to leave her in the car while he went inside the Headquarters? Could he take the decision for her to help them, away from her without her resenting him for it?
“If you do come with us, would you be able to remain in the car until we return? I couldn’t go inside the Headquarters knowing you would be inside with us. The risk would be too great. You could help us with a radio link to direct with the layout. That’s all I’m prepared to consider as a compromise.”
Alana smiled at Jonah. She knew this was a huge compromise on his behalf and she loved him more for it. She lowered her face and brushed her lips gently against his. The feel of his skin was soft and inviting and made her glow deep inside. Parting her lips, she forced her tongue inside his mouth and savored his delicious taste. Jonah’s passionate response had her craving for more as the intensity of the kiss fevered. Placing her hands in the soft trusses of his blond hair, Alana closed her eyes and melted into a whirl of pleasure as his mouth devoured hers.
J
onah lifted Alana effortlessly and carried her over to the bed. His mouth tasted every inch of hers, possessing her as he laid her gently down on the soft duvet and lowered himself on top of her. The feel of her soft, beautiful body beneath him was divine and he made a promise to himself that he would have her there every moment he could. Pulling his mouth away from her felt like an unbearable loss.
“I’m not hurting you, am I? I’m much bigger than you are.” Jonah worried about her arm, just in case it was still hurting her.
“Not at all. I love to feel you on top of me. You’re so big and strong, and it turns me on to feel your weight on top of me. I can feel the power of your body and it’s amazing.” Jonah’s body had her trapped and the feeling of his long hard shaft against her thigh told her instantly of his desire for her.
Jonah lifted Alana’s arms above her head and held them together with one hand. He trailed his other hand gently to her face and ran his fingers over her soft lips. They felt velvety beneath his skin and he wanted his mouth back there instantly. Jonah gently moved her chin to the side and lowered his mouth to her ear. He kissed her neck, as he inhaled deeply. He loved the smell of her skin, the softness to his touch as he whispered in her ear.
“You smell so good. I want to taste every inch of you. You’ve captivated my heart and I want to give you all the pleasure my body can give you.”
Alana moaned as his words sent a thrill straight to her clit. The feel of his sensual breath against her neck tingled and she felt her breasts seize with pleasure. She wanted to feel his touch all over her body. It cried out for him.
Jonah raised himself gently, not releasing her hands as he pushed her thighs apart to allow him to kneel. He ran his hand across her collarbone, relishing her skin, and traced the curve of her breast as he continued to explore her curves down to her waist.
“I don’t want you to move. I want to undress you and touch every inch of your body but you’re not to touch me. I want to please you until you cry out my name and beg me to fuck you.” Jonah’s gaze was filled with fire for his female and his desire for her pleasure had his cock as hard as steel.
Alana lay and watched as Jonah stood from the end of the bed, pulling his top over his head. His huge frame never disappointed her inner desire and she wanted desperately to jump up and run her hands over his muscular chest. His flawless, toned abs had her insides bursting and it felt like a torment to not be able to trace each line with her mouth. She wanted to touch him, taste every ripple of his defined body down to his cock.
As Jonah kicked off his shoes, he pulled off his sweats and boxers.
Alana gazed at his stunning length. Her breath panted at the thought of taking him in her mouth and encasing it all the way to the back of her throat. Alana knew that Jonah was teasing her as he held the shaft in his hand and gently ran his hands up and down the length. The thought of feeling him buried deep inside her had her skin blazing.
Jonah leaned forward and ran his hands over her thighs. He loved the feel of her slim legs under his hands as he moved up her body and over her hips. She was so small against his immense size. Moving higher to her waist he lifted the end of her T-shirt and pulled it upward, over her head and tossed it aside. The paleness of her skin was like cream and he leaned forward and kissed her stomach. She tasted like heaven as he ran his hands under her body to unclip her bra. Gently sliding the straps over her arms, he released her breasts and growled deeply. Moving up her body, he trailed kissed over her skin, making Alana cry out softly.
Alana could feel every minute sensation on her skin. Pleasure overtook her senses as he moved higher to her breast and she moaned at the delight bearing down on her clit. It throbbed at each brush of his lips and she watched as he took one hard bud into his mouth. He sucked hard. The warm sensation of his mouth mixed with the gentle pain caused her pussy to spasm and Alana cried out his name.
Jonah loved to feel her rock hard nipple against his tongue. He licked and sucked at her breast, feeling the tension of her skin. Her pleasure was his driving force as he ground his hard length against her pussy. He could feel her heat through her clothes and it drove his mind wild. Encasing her skin close to his face, he squeezed, pushing the bud further into his mouth. He wanted to taste more of her. Releasing her, he moved over to her other breast and gave it the same intense attention. Pulling hard, he sucked and licked as he felt the vibration of her moan against his mouth. He could hear the pleasure she felt and it made his cock throb more intensely.
“Tell me you want me to touch you all over. Tell me you want it as bad as I do.” Jonah moved lower down her body as he grasped the top of her jeans and pulled gently to remove them. Pulling at her boots, he slid the jeans from her feet.
“I need to feel your mouth all over me. Please, Jonah.” Alana found it hard to speak through her breathlessness.
Jonah stared at Alana’s thighs and slowly ran his hands in circles toward her beautiful pussy. The soft covering of her underwear felt smooth under his hands as he trailed his fingers over the soft line of her crease. He ran his fingers inside the top of her underwear and pulled them down her legs. As he knelt at the end of the bed he growled deeply. The sight of her bare had his heart hammering and his cock straining to be inside her. He leaned forward, inhaling her sweet scent.
“Open up for me, beautiful.” Jonah kissed the inside of her thigh, pushing them further apart to give him room.
Alana could feel his breath inches away from her. The nerves of her clit fired with anticipation as she grasped at the covers above her head. He’d told her not to touch him, to concentrate on the pleasure he was giving her but her mind spiraled at each touch of his mouth. Alana gasped as his tongue licked across her clit. He took it into his mouth and sucked hard, making Alana cry out his name. The carnal pleasure that shot though her body had her tensing, begging for more as he licked and sucked harder. She could feel her release building as he teased her more, pushing the intensity higher and she cried louder as Jonah pushed two fingers deep inside her. The pleasure against her tight channel was too much and she exploded around him. Her muscles clenched inside, gripping him as she came.
“Oh, baby, you feel so good. I can feel each pulse as you release for me. What do you want? Tell me now, beautiful.”
Alana found it hard to breathe as she rode through each release. “Take me, Jonah! I want to feel you buried deep inside me. I want to feel how hard you are.”
Jonah smiled at the pleasure he saw across Alana’s face. He raised himself and leaned over her, bracing his weight on his arms. He nudged at the wet opening of her pussy with the head of his cock. She was so ready for him, so hot and tight. He was going to enjoy every inch of her sensual body as he began to push inside her. She felt divine, so soft against his shaft, and he growled deeply as she accepted his full length willingly. Pulling out slowly, Jonah watched the joy across Alana’s face as he impaled into her quicker and harder. Nothing felt as good as her milking him as he drove into her. He wanted to make her come again.
Alana felt herself stretch inside every time he pushed himself deep inside her. The muscles of her pussy grasped at his hard length, begging for his touch as she pulled at the covers to brace against his force. His power excited her body and she yearned to feel his skin against hers. As Jonah pounded harder into her, she felt her desire build. He brushed against the sensitive nerves inside her. Soaring higher, he pounded into her until she couldn’t hold on any longer. The release rocked her body as she toppled over the edge of intense pleasure. She cried out Jonah’s name as she came, over and over, grasping at the covers as her body tensed with each release.
Jonah felt the moment she came and the intensity gripped his cock. He pushed in hard and his balls tightened as he let his own release free. Heat burned through her and he growled as pleasure shot through his cock. As he pulsed out every last drop, he gazed at his beautiful female. She had become his whole world, and he wanted to be bound to her body and soul. He had never believed he would find love in his
heart again, but he had, with Alana. She was his now, and he would ask Elijah to carry out the mating ceremony before they left to rescue Emilia. Her happiness and pleasure had become his own desire, and he would love and protect her forever.
Chapter 17
Jonah waited for Alana to shower and dress before heading back down to the security room. He held her hand tightly in his as they entered the room and found the males of The Order sitting around the office table discussing the plan to get into the Headquarters. He’d finally agreed that Alana could wait for them in the car, and had understood her need to be close enough to help Emilia if needed, but was still anxious about her being in close proximity to the Headquarters. It was a battle with Alana he knew he couldn’t win.
As Alana sat down on one of the available chairs, Jonah stood behind her and placed his hand on her shoulder.
Elijah turned and smiled as he watched them. It appeared they had sorted out their issues, and he could see that his second-in-command had calmed.
“Alana. How many levels does the Headquarter have?”
Alana took a piece of paper and pen from the middle of the table and began to draw the outline of the lower level of the Headquarters. She drew the staircase that led up to the next level and mapped out the living areas.
“There are offices on either side of the staircase on the lower level and the stairs lead up to the living area. Down to the left was the room I stayed in and to the right is Harvey’s personal quarters.” Alana could hear the low growl that had erupted from Jonah. She knew he hated the fact that she had lived there as she continued to draw the top level of the building.
“Are there any secured areas that you think Harvey may have taken Emilia?” Lucian needed to have any indication where they may have taken Emilia that was secure enough.
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