Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 263

"I've got you," he murmurs, his breath warm against my temple.

We move through the trees, the moon casting long shadows over the ground. Alec keeps his hand on my lower back, a steadying presence, so much so that I find myself leaning into it more and more. Nothing registers as we walk except for the man next to me. It's like when I am with him, the whole world disappears.

When we reach the clearing, the moonlight pours down, painting the grass in silver. Alec stops beside me, his hand still on my waist, his thumb making small, soothing strokes.

"You ready?" he asks, his eyes holding mine.

I take a deep breath and nod. "Ready."

Alec steps back, his eyes darkening, and then he shifts. One moment he is Alec, the next he is Knox - massive, imposing, his dark fur glistening under the moon. His amber eyes fixed on me.

Nyx surges forward, taking control. The shift is quick, and when it is over, She shakes herself out, her sleek white coat catching the moonlight.

Knox steps forward, his gaze softening as he lowers his head to nuzzle Nyx's cheek. Nyx lets out a soft whine, pressing into him, her body sagging against his.

"My queen," Knox rumbles, his voice a soothing vibration.

It's a sight to behold. Who would have thought that Knox could be a gentle beast? Yet again both Alec and Knox surprise me. Their gentleness clearly communicated their feelings. Feelings that I can no longer ignore.

Knox licks behind her ear, a slow, deliberate stroke that

know," Nyx says, her voice weak. "But I have to say, both

waiting for this for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that the

"I admit that we were dumb, but at least we didn't

"Men are stupid sometimes."

gives her a wolfish grin. "I

.n

beneath her. That leaves me surprised. Nyx

warming up to him.

massive body around hers. Nyx let out a small, contented whine as Knox wraps himself around her, his warmth

paw drapes protectively over her side.

was so tired," Nyx admits,

through her. "I know. But it's over now. Just rest.

as Knox nuzzles her neck, his tongue tracing slow, soothing

wrapping around her like a lullaby. "I'II always protect you, Nyx.

sighs, her entire body

nestles closer to him. The moonlight bathes them in a soft glow, and for the first time in days, Nyx feels at peace. The moment she fell asleep, so did I. I couldn't escape