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.

flutter closed as Knox licks behind her ear,

Nyx says, her voice weak. "But I have to say, both you and Alec are idiots. How could

my laugh, knowing that Nyx has been waiting for this for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that the moon heat weakened us, she would have taken a swipe

were dumb, but at least we didn't mark her, and it's

"Men are stupid sometimes."

a wolfish grin. "I couldn't

.n

nudges her gently, guiding her to lie down in the soft grass. Nyx obeys, her legs folding beneath her. That leaves me surprised. Nyx doesn't obey anyone. The fact that she did means that she's either too tired to

warming up to him.

let out a small, contented

large paw drapes protectively over her side. Nyx

Nyx admits,

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

Knox nuzzles her neck,

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

sighs, her entire

first time in days, Nyx feels at peace. The moment she fell asleep, so did I. I couldn't escape the warm cocoon Alec and Knox had built