Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

I never knew this is how love feels. It's like I'm permanently on cloud nine, or

drunk on dopamine.

Her chest rises as she steadies herself, and then her words cut through me like lightning.

“I think..... it's time we tell Aspen the truth.”

For a moment, I forget how to breathe. My mind blanks, my heart stumbling in my chest. Tell Aspen? Already?

I know we had talked about it before, but I thought it would take a little bit of time. Maybe until she forgives me or we are an item.

Shock holds me in place for about a second, and then it crumbles under the tidal wave of pure joy crashing through me. Knox roars his approval inside, his

excitement like a thunderclap.

Sadie notices my stunned silence, and a small smile tugs at her lips. "You're speechless."

I actually laugh, shaking my head. "Because I am. I didn't expect that."

The tension breaks, and for a moment, we just sit there smiling at each other like fools. Like maybe, just maybe, the world is finally tilting in our favor.

She tilts her head, eyes soft. "Is tonight okay? Maybe... bedtime?"

My heart stumbles all over again.

"Yes."

no room for doubt, and then it sinks in-she's

fierce hug, crushing her against me, pressing a quick,

happiness bubbling through me feels too big for my chest. My head leans against hers, my pulse racing

badly for there to be a second chance. I was

alive, easing the tension inside. Everything is falling into place and att I can hope is that it continues to do so because I want

rest of my words fail

move far. Her gaze lingers on

She leans

met

goes taut V anticipation. I tilt toward her ready and probably very

The door swings open.

in the doorway, her eyes wide.

me to throttle our

the words, even though everything

flustered. "I can...

it's fine when Sadie

her