Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 289

I still struggle with my training, I'm not gonna lie, but then again, I'm not an overachiever or a perfectionist like Xena is. I'm more down to earth and prefer things flowing as they should without trying to force things. If I don't get a certain technique in the first trial like Xena, I no longer let it bother me.

We sit in silence for a moment before I pull her into a hug. I really missed her. And holding her like this... it melts away a lot of the tension I've carried lately.

"So," I ask once we pull apart, "any cute boys on the horizon?"

Technically speaking, we aren't allowed to date. We are supposed to wait for our mates, but that doesn't stop a girl from having a few crushes here and there. It's normal and I would never judge.

She blushes.

I blink. Did Xena just blush? My sister, the intimidating perfectionist?

"That blush says otherwise," I grin.

She shakes her head quickly. “It's nothing. I'm too busy for that.”

Sure, Xena. Sure.

buy it," I

determined for her own good. Afraid she'd reject her mate, or

and we know that you can reject your mate.

you?" she asks, changing the subject. "You always talked about meeting your mate. Anyone you feel

them at twenty-one, but sometimes it feels so far away.

sixteen, Nyx. Most girls our age are thinking about

understand it either. I've just...

"But what about the kingdom? There's so much to do before you can even think of having children. Even if you find your mate right at twenty-one and tie

The kingdom. Right.

know it sounds selfish, but the kingdom

why the kingdom has you, Xena." I take her

parts in shock. "But... you're meant

my head slowly. "We both know I've never wanted the crown. I'm the eldest by seventeen minutes, but let's be honest-everyone

She blinks, stunned.

I continue, "but I knew from the start that I'd abdicate. You're the

this. After everything

for... I