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?"

stumbles all over again. I fumble like an

"Yes."

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

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

my chest. My head leans against hers,

I was honestly afraid. Afraid that I'd never be with her and Aspen. Afraid that I'd messed up too badly for there to be a second chance. I was afraid that I'd spend the

att I can hope

the rest of my words fail

Her gaze lingers on me, then drops to my lips. My

She leans in, tentative

met

anticipation. I tilt toward her ready and probably

The door swings open.

Piper freezes in the doorway, her eyes wide.

me. "Remind me to throttle our sister later... She has

even though everything is anything

"I can... I

tell her it's fine when Sadie straightens, her hand tightening

calm, but her words land like a