Beneath the Alpha's Moon
Chapter 234: Temptation

Chapter 234: Temptation

Liam’s P.O.V.

The air between us was thick—so thick I could barely think, barely breathe. My pulse roared in my ears as Mai’s lips moved against mine, slow and teasing, her fingers tracing patterns over my thigh, getting closer, closer—

I gasped against her mouth as her hand brushed over my jeans, pressing down on the ache I’d been trying so hard to ignore. My body jerked instinctively, torn between wanting more and the sharp awareness that we were still in a public place.

"Mai—" My voice was hoarse, only a whisper.

She pulled back just enough to look at me, her silver eyes gleaming in the flickering light of the screen. There was something in her expression—something dangerous, something hungry.

"You’re so sensitive," she murmured, her fingers pressing down on my erection again, slow and deliberate.

I sucked in a sharp breath, my entire body betraying me as I arched slightly into her touch. "People will see," I hissed, barely holding on to my sanity.

She didn’t answer, just stared at me—long and deep, like she was waiting for me to push her away. But I didn’t. I couldn’t.

Her fingers kept moving, slow but firm, pressing against the denim, sending sparks of pleasure shooting through me. I gritted my teeth, my hands gripping the armrests like they were the only thing keeping me from melting into her completely.

My body was on fire. My breathing was uneven. My mind screamed at me to stop this, to get up, to do anything other than sit here and let Mai completely unravel me.

But then she moved to unbuckle my jeans.

Panic jolted through me, and I caught her wrist just in time, my breath coming out in a shaky exhale. I was burning, melting, but I wasn’t reckless.

"Mai," I whispered urgently, my eyes darting left and right. It felt like a thousand eyes were on me, even though I knew no one was paying attention. "Not here."

A slow, knowing smirk tugged at her lips. "Then where?"

I groaned internally. I had to escape before I did something I’d regret.

"I— I need the restroom," I blurted out, scrambling to my feet.

I didn’t look at her. I didn’t wait for a response. I just bolted.

Keeping my head down, I rushed through the dim theater, one hand discreetly covering my very obvious problem. My heart was pounding so fast I thought it might explode.

The second I reached the restroom, I practically collapsed against the sink, gripping the edge like my life depended on it.

"What the hell," I muttered, staring at my reflection. My face was red—bright, humiliatingly red.

I turned on the faucet, splashing cold water on my face, forcing myself to breathe.

Calm down, Liam. Get it together.

I inhaled. Exhaled. Tried not to think about how Mai had looked at me. How her hands had felt.

The door clicked.

I stiffened, my reflection wide-eyed in the mirror.

And then I heard the lock turn.

I turned around slowly, already knowing who it was before I saw her.

Mai.

She leaned against the door, her eyes locked onto me like a predator cornering its prey.

"You’re in the men’s restroom," I pointed out, my voice uneven.

She didn’t answer. She just took a step closer.

Then another.

Each step sent a fresh wave of panic and something else—something deep and raw—coursing through me.

North moaned shamelessly.

"Mai," I tried again, but it came out weaker than I wanted.

She didn’t stop.

And before I could think, before I could do anything, she reached for me—

Her hands curled into my hoodie, pulling me toward her, and suddenly, her lips were on mine again.

I groaned against her mouth, every thought flying out of my head. She tasted sweet, intoxicating, and her hands—goddess, her hands—

They slid down, gripping my waist, holding me against her like she had no plans of letting me go.

I was drowning, burning, lost in her, and I didn’t care.

I kissed her back, gripping her hips, pulling her flush against me. She made a soft noise—one that sent fire straight through my veins—and then suddenly, she was the one pushing me against the sink.

My breath hitched as her fingers traced the waistband of my jeans.

I broke the kiss, gasping. "Mai—"

She shushed me with another kiss, her hands slipping under my hoodie, nails dragging lightly over my skin.

I shivered, my knees nearly giving out.

This was insane. We were in a public restroom. Someone could walk in any second.

But the way she looked at me—the way she touched me—I couldn’t bring myself to care.

Not when she kissed me like that.

Not when her hands moved over me like she was trying to memorize every inch of me.

Not when I knew, deep down, that I’d let her ruin me if she wanted to.

Because the truth was—

I wanted her just as much as she did me.

Before I could fully grasp what Mai was doing, she dropped to her knees in front of me, making my eyes widen in shock. Without hesitation, she reached for my belt, unfastening it with a deliberate slowness before sliding down my zipper.

"Mai—" I started, but she didn’t respond. Instead, she tugged my jeans down to my knees, her delicate fingers brushing over the fabric of my boxers, teasing the growing bulge beneath. My cock twitched under her touch, the pressure intensifying.

Mai’s gaze darkened as she hooked her fingers into the waistband of my boxers, pulling them down inch by inch until my cock sprang free and I was fully exposed. Her eyes widened slightly at the sight before flicking up to meet mine, a smirk curving her lips.

"I’ve never done this before," she admitted, voice husky. "But seeing you like this makes me want to taste every inch of you."

A deep growl rumbled from my chest as North stirred inside me, his pleasure bleeding into mine. "Mai—" I barely managed to whisper before her lips wrapped around my cock, warm and wet.

The sensation sent a shockwave through me, my fingers instinctively tangling in her hair, pulling her closer. Mai moaned around me, the vibrations sending a pulse of heat straight to my core. Slowly, she bobbed her head, taking my cock deeper into her mouth, teasing me with every movement.

I had never felt anything like this—like I was burning and floating at the same time. Every drag of her mouth had me gasping, her hands roaming, one gripping the base of my length, the other kneading my bare ass.

She suck and sucked my length like I was a delicious treat, and then, before I could even process it, the pleasure became too much. My body tensed, my breath hitched, and with one last suck, I let out a desperate groan and came hard into her mouth, shuddering as Mai took in every drop.

My head spun as I looked down at her, chest heaving. "Mai, I—"

But before I could finish, she did the unthinkable. She swallowed.

Mai swallowed!

My heart pounded against my ribs as I stared in disbelief. Mai simply wiped the corner of her mouth with her thumb, then flashed me a satisfied smile.

"That was fun," she said casually, rising to her feet. "We’ll pick this up later. Now, let’s get back to the movie."

I stood there, still dazed, as she kissed my cheek, then grabbed my wrist, leading me out of the restroom like nothing had just happened.

My legs wobbled as I followed her. By the time we snuck back into the theater, I knew one thing for certain—

I was completely and utterly hers.

And that?

That was the scariest part of all.

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I hadn’t seen a single second of the movie—Mai had completely stolen my attention. And now, just like that, it was over.

We stepped out of the cinema, the cool night air wrapping around us like a quiet whisper. The scent of rain clung to the streets, heavy and expectant, though the sky hadn’t unleashed its fury yet. Streetlights buzzed and flickered, their glow drawing shadows against the pavement. Behind us, the warm light of the theater spilled out, a contrast to the darkened city beyond.

It was well past 10 PM, but none of us seemed in any rush to leave.

Nova and Eldur were standing a little too close to each other, and if I didn’t know better, I’d say Eldur—our infamous, sadistic, heartless Eldur—was blushing.

I didn’t even know he could blush.

Ollie elbowed me, barely hiding his grin. "Dude, are you seeing this?" he whispered.

"I wish I wasn’t," I muttered back, watching as Nova playfully poked Eldur’s cheek, making him scowl.

She giggled. "You’re cute when you’re annoyed."

Eldur scoffed, crossing his arms. "I am never cute."

"Oh, right. My bad," Nova said with an exaggerated gasp. "You’re devastatingly handsome. Just so irresistible."

Eldur’s eye twitched. "Stop."

"Make me." She smirked.

Mai leaned over, whispering just loud enough for me to hear, "Our plan worked. He’s doomed."

I snorted, trying to stifle my laughter.

And then—right there, in front of everyone—Nova stood on her tiptoes and kissed Eldur on the cheek.

Everyone went silent, all of us completely in shock.

Eldur froze. His hands clenched and unclenched at his sides, his face completely blank—except for the unmistakable pink creeping up his neck.

Nova pulled back, grinning. "Call me, okay?"

Ollie sucked in a dramatic breath, his eyes wide. "No way."

I couldn’t even speak. Mai, on the other hand, had her hands on her hips, watching Eldur like she’d just discovered a new species.

"You okay there, champ?" she teased.

Eldur blinked. Once. Twice. Then, finally, finally, he swallowed hard and muttered, "Yeah. Yeah, I’ll... call you."

Nova beamed. "Good."

Emily, standing beside her, nudged Ollie. "You better call me too."

Ollie grinned, running a hand through his hair. "Don’t worry, gorgeous. You won’t be able to stop me."

Emily laughed before linking arms with Nova. "Alright, we’re heading out. See you guys soon!"

We watched them disappear down the street, leaving behind a very flustered Eldur.

The second they were out of sight, the teasing began.

Mai smirked. "So. Whipped, huh?"

Ollie clutched his chest dramatically. "I never thought I’d see the day. Our mighty, terrifying Eldur, completely smitten."

I couldn’t resist. "It’s adorable, really."

Eldur groaned, dragging a hand down his face. "Shut up."

Mai grinned. "Make me."

Ollie whistled. "Ooooh, she used Nova’s line on you."

Eldur let out a strangled noise, somewhere between a growl and sheer frustration, but he was laughing.

"Alright, enough. Let’s get out of here before I murder you all."

He waved his hand, and a shimmering blue portal materialized in front of us.

Ollie went first, stepping through the portal with ease.

Eldur followed, shaking his head, still muttering under his breath about being whipped.

Mai shot me a teasing grin before stepping in.

I took a deep breath and followed.

The moment we stepped out of the portal and into the apartment, I knew something was wrong.

Mai froze beside me.

Ollie went rigid.

Eldur tensed.

Sitting in the dark living room, waiting for us, were Alpha Lucian and Luna Teresa.

And beside them, standing with her arms crossed, was Elizabeth.

Oh. Shit.

Mai’s parents were rarely ever around unannounced. If they were here, it meant only one thing.

We were in deep trouble.

Alpha Lucian’s green eyes locked onto us immediately, sharp as a blade. "You’re late."

Luna Teresa, usually the more forgiving one, sighed. "Very late."

Elizabeth just smirked. "Busted."

Ollie let out a quiet, "Oh boy."

Mai was the first to recover. She straightened her posture, her expression perfectly composed. "We were out."

Her father’s gaze hardened. "We know."

Eldur stepped forward, arms crossed. "And? We’re not children. We can go where we want."

Damn, I knew we would be busted one day. This was bad. Very bad.