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 idiot

"Yes."

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

hold it back. I pull her into a fierce hug, crushing her against me, pressing a quick, clumsy kiss

big for my chest. My head leans against hers, my pulse racing so fast it's

too badly for there to be a second chance. I was afraid that I'd spend the rest of my life without them, but

my chest feels heavy, hope is alive, easing the tension inside. Everything is falling into place and att I can hope is that it continues

whisper, though the rest of my words fail

doesn't move far. Her gaze

leans in, tentative

met

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

The door swings open.

back as Piper freezes in the doorway, her eyes wide. "Oh-I'm so sorry. I

frustration inside me. "Remind me to throttle our sister later... She

I force the words, even though everything is

us, flustered. "I can... I can

it's fine when Sadie straightens, her hand tightening

but her words