Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 237

Sadie.

I'd just come from a run. Sleep had been a distant thought, elusive and half- formed, slipping from my grasp every time I closed my eyes. My mind had been too full of everything and nothing. When day came, and I still couldn't get any sleep, I decided to go for a run to clear my head before I started my day.

Aspen wasn't in the room when I got back, and by the time on my phone, she had probably already had breakfast and was either with Martha or playing.

I padded to the bathroom, needing something to wash away the ache pressing against my chest. I turned the shower on hot and stepped under the stream, pressing my back against the cold tile as the water poured down my body. I stood there for what felt like forever, trying to sort through everything that had unraveled in the past twenty-four hours.

Nyx's words echoed in my head.

Xena and Kaden are mated... but they're not true mates.

How was that even possible? You couldn't mark someone who wasn't your fated mate. It went against every law we knew, every piece of biology and magic in our world. Unless... unless Kaden being a demigod changed the rules. How does being mated to a demigod even work?

I scrubbed a hand down my face, frustrated. No matter how I twisted the puzzle, the pieces didn't fit.

Eventually, I got out, dried off, and pulled on a soft pair of gray leggings and a loose tank top. I went back into the room, put my shoes on and left.

But my thoughts wouldn't settle, even as I settled in the kitchen for breakfast. They drifted to Alec.

last night, sheepish but gentle. His eyes had softened when they landed on Aspen. And when he'd kissed her forehead, his lips had lingered, as if he were grounding himself with her. And then... then there was that moment

him.

it twisted my emotions until I couldn't tell what was real and what was the pull of the moon. But if I was honest with myself-which I rarely was-there was a part of me that wanted it. That wanted

scared me more than

feelings

be wanting him despite the effects of the moon, so why was I desperate for him? I was sure the feelings I had for him died in the dungeons three years ago, so why were they bubbling to the

really died? They were

thought when my phone rang. I blinked at

"King," I greeted softly.

voice was warm and familiar. Comforting.

everything going over

out a

"Sounds about

elinet

We've gotten a couple of new contracts signed, and

merging with us."

great news," I said, allowing myself a small smile.

training hard, especially after the last

decent. Everyone's just...