Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 245

I don't say anything. Just turned back and continued staring at nothing.

I pretended that his presence wasn't affecting me. Pretended that I was okay and that every fiber in my being wasn't vibrating. I was fighting the pull despite Nyx telling me not to. I was used to fighting it since we learned that we were mates; it was hard not to.

When I couldn't take it anymore—the pull, the desire, the silence—I turned to him. “I don't get it, Alec. What do you want? Why are you here? Why are you trying? Don't think I haven't noticed."

Before he could answer, I continued. "You already have Aspen's devotion and love, so what is all this?"

I didn't know if he got what I was referring to, but honestly, with the emotional turmoil inside me, I wasn't in the mood to explain anything if he didn't get it.

"I am grateful that I have her love and devotion, but Sadie," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion too. "Aspen is not the only one whose love I want. I want yours too."

I stay quiet, not sure what to say. I wasn't expecting him to be this open. Wasn't expecting those words to come out of his mouth.

Emotions choke the living daylights out of me and for a moment I feel like crying.

My voice broke as I whispered, "Why now? You didn't care when it mattered, Alec. So why now when I want nothing to do with you?"

them away, angry at myself for crying.

I felt his gentle touch as he wiped away my tears. "I know how confusing this must be for you, but I can't give you the answer you want right now. I can't answer why now and not back

angry because it wasn't the answer I was looking for. Don't ask me what I expected to hear, but it wasn't that. Feeling frustrated and hurt, I pushed his hand away and stood

dismissed me without trying to see the real me... How then am I expected to believe that you want

the same. So, if you couldn't like

Emotions I refused to name because

and I am sorry I was a stupid asshole who didn't see your worth back then. I was a blind idiot who didn't notice the treasure in front of

still unable to believe it. "It's the bond. What

want me, Alec.

towards me. Before I could even

tried to fight him, but it was

almost as if he was afraid I would disappear. "I won't push you to have me or forgive me, but give me

prove

you is more than what's being influenced by the bond- That what I feel for you is real The realest thing I've ever felt my entire life.

on my forehead before letting me go,

left standing there