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.

don't buy it," I

she'd be too focused, too determined for her own good.

about mates, and we know that you can reject your mate. It's not accepted, but that doesn't mean that

about you?" she asks, changing the subject. "You always talked

sometimes it feels so

Nyx. Most girls our age are thinking about

it either. I've just...

of having children. Even if you find your

The kingdom. Right.

selfish, but the kingdom is the last thing

why the kingdom has you,

shock. "But... you're meant to be Queen after Mother steps

never wanted the crown. I'm the eldest by seventeen minutes, but let's be honest-everyone thinks you're the

She blinks, stunned.

"but I knew from the start

After

I trust no one