Chapter 30

Isabella Martini - POV

The en suite bathroom was completely transformed. There were a lot of scented candles placed everywhere I turned, filling the entire atmosphere with the smell of rosemary and some sort of another herb that I was not able to decipher. The bathtub in the corner was filled to the brim with soapy water and rose petals and sunflower petals were floating. 

This looked like a romantic setup, but the smell of the herbs killed the mood. Arlo lightly pushed me forward as we walked toward the bathtub. "Remove your clothes and get inside," he said while his eyes were directly staring at mine, trying to say something while the elders and the spectators watched us. 

"Okay." I breathed out as I walked closer to the tab. I grabbed the coat, and when I was about to push it off my shoulder, I hesitated as I turned around to see that everyone was looking. 

"Could you please turn around so that my mate can undress?" Arlo asked the elders, and I felt so relieved that he understood. 

"Nudity isn't frowned upon in our culture, Alpha Bianchi. So I don't think there is any harm in us watching her." Elder Ronald retorted.

"But you should know that my wolf is extremely possessive over my mate. And I don't think I would be able to control him if he knows that others are watching our mate." Arlo said in a stern tone, and I saw the elders take a slight step back. 

"Of course," Elder Michael said, and the three of them turned around along with Jacob, except for the ladies. But I guess I can ignore them. Arlo turned around to face me with a raised eyebrow, waiting for me to go ahead. 

Taking a deep breath, I pushed the coat off my shoulder, making it fall to the floor, I grabbed the hem of the dress and took it off as I stood in front of Arlo completely naked. I tried to read what he was going through right now, but his eyes were staring at me with a blank look. 

Well, at least he didn't look disgusted. 

I slowly made my way over to the bathtub and got inside, and once the bubbles had covered most of my body, the elders and Jacob turned around to face us. "It's your turn, Alpha Bianchi." Elder Philip said, and without a second thought, Arlo began removing his pants, and then his shirt followed, leaving him in only his boxers, but his eyes were locked with mine, urging me not to look away. 

My heart was beating so fast I was afraid that it might just come out of my mouth. He grabbed the waistband of his boxers, slid it down his waist, and discarded it on the floor. I just couldn't help it as my eyes wandered lower, and I tried very hard not to look surprised. 

He was huge, and I had never seen someone this huge. Even Gael wasn't this big down there, and this made all sorts of thoughts run through my mind. He walked towards the tub and gently got inside next to me, and I moved aside to make room for him. 

Once he was settled, Elder Michael stepped forward with a small vial in his hand, he poured a few drops from that liquid and stepped back. I had no idea what we were supposed to do, I felt everyone's eyes on me. A few moments later, Arlo moved a little when I felt his hand on my back when he abruptly pulled me, making me sit on his lap. 

My hands immediately wrapped around his neck while I looked him directly in the eye. I felt my core throbbing when I felt something hard poking my entrance, and I knew what it was. My entire body was buzzing with tingles as he moved closer. The moment his lips touched mine, the fireworks exploded as I turned into a putty under his touch. 

The kiss was soft yet firm as his hand moved up and down my back, making me moan. He lightly licked my lower lip, and I gladly opened my mouth, allowing him to explore every nook and cranky. I felt my core painfully throb as I felt something wet coming out of there. 

"There is no doubt."

"She is the true Luna." 

I heard voices speak in the background, but my entire being was consumed by that one kiss. 

"Look!" I heard someone yell, and when I wanted to pull away to see what was happening, I felt Arlo's hand tighten around me as he pulled me even closer to him.

"Let's give them some space." it was Jacob, and soon the bathroom descended into an eerie silence, I was getting out of breath as well when Arlo finally let me go. 

I was panting while Arlo looked so calm and composed. "Did they believe it?" I whispered, and he nodded his head. 

"I don't think anyone would question us anymore," he mumbled, and his voice sounded strained. 

"Are you okay, Arlo?" I asked him, but he didn't answer for a long time.

"I would be okay if you moved away from me," he said, and for a moment, I didn't understand, when I felt it. I was so consumed by his kiss that I didn't feel him enter me. He wasn't completely inside me, but even just halfway in, made the butterflies erupt in my stomach. 

"I am sorry." I stammered as I got up and moved away while Arlo leaned back and closed his eyes. "I didn't realize that…"

"Stop talking, Bella," Arlo growled and I shut up. I didn't know how long we stayed there, but it was not awkward between us. 

Knock knock. 

I looked towards the door when I saw Sofia standing there. "The elders are on Jacob's floor, shall we go and get dressed, Bella?" she asked me, and I nodded my head. I briefly looked at Arlo, but it looked like he was in some other world.