Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 304

"We can tell her tomorrow," she whispers.

I nod, watching the tenderness in her gaze. "Tomorrow."

I guide her to the bed and help her settle. I then pull the covers, watching as she blinks in surprise when I climb in beside her. I hesitate, waiting for the pushback- for her walls to slam shut again.

But it never comes.

Instead, she settles willingly against me. Her cheek rests on my chest, her arm slipping around my waist.

My heart stutters, then races. I hold her carefully before tightening my embrace, unable to help myself. Knox purrs inside me, content in a way I haven't felt in years.

Knox rumbles deep inside me, pleased. "Finally. She lets us hold her. Don't let go."

"I won't. I'll never let go."

For a long while, silence stretches between us. Just her breathing, the rise and fall of her chest against mine. Then, her voice breaks the quiet.

"I'm scared."

her, brushing a strand of hair from

it's terrifying. No one should be able to sense a baby that early.

my forehead against

her tighter. "Nothing is wrong with you. Do

of

it feels

have to carry it

have to carry anything alone again, not while

"But what

and certain. "Sadie, you're stronger than you realize. And when you feel like you can't, lean on

meant to hold this much power, Alec," she whispers. "I can already do

in you and that's why, out of every single she-wolf, she chose you to wield these powers. She chose you to become an Alpha Female because she saw something in you. Don't ever doubt that you're strong. Look at what you've survived and you're still here. Still

don't care. I only care that she's here, in