Bonds of the Alpha Billionaire (Maya and Alex)

Chapter 144

-Alex's POV-

It had only taken meeting them, Ivy and Nate, to know that truly I had made the biggest mistake of my life when I kicked Amaya out. The guilt gnawed at me constantly, and I knew I would spend the rest of my life apologizing for it and there was still Ivan out there, a constant threat. It had taken that kiss, that spark of reconnection with Maya, to jolt me into action. And people were already on it, moving fast. It sure had its advantages being a billionaire alpha sometimes.

What confused me though, was why Ivan hadn't gone after my father. Damon Thorne was clearly the start of his madness, the reason for the whole war. But just in case, I still had men positioned around the facility, keeping a watchful eye in case Ivan decided to finally stop playing his twisted games. Right now, though, I had something more important to do.

I stepped out from the shadows, the fairy lights casting a warm glow on the clearing. Amaya's green eyes, sparkling with surprise, flew "Alex, what is all this?" she asked, her voice laced with bewilderment.

to mine.

I closed the distance between us, my heart pounding in my chest. "Amaya," I began, my voice thick with emotion, "I

Her gaze flickered to the sign, then back to me. "There's no question mark," she pointed out, a hint of amusement dancing in her

"Exactly," I replied, a grin spreading across my face. "So you don't have the option to say

want you to marry me."

eyes.

no."

She playfully rolled her eyes. "There's no option to say no because there's no question asked, Alex."

from me then, a shadow of worry crossing her features. The light in her eyes seemed to dim slightly. "Alex, I already said yes," she reminded

at the mention of his name, but I forced it down. She continued, her voice filled with concern, "Then there's the whole thing with your wolf, we don't even know what happened to him. And the war is still

of my life making it up to you. You wouldn't be dealing with getting out of a marriage if I hadn't been such a coward. I am so sorry, Amaya, but I want to make things

streaking across the night sky before her gaze dropped back down. Her eyes darted around the clearing, taking in every detail. It had taken me all day to pull this together, to make it

been burning a hole in my pocket. I watched, my heart overflowing with a mix of hope and nervousness, as a tear slid down her cheek. "Amaya," I began, my voice thick with emotion, "I am so sorry for

with a joyful laugh. She buried her head in

washed over me. I laughed, the sound echoing through the clearing. Everything in my life suddenly felt right, like all the pieces had

a contented

finally lifted her head, her glistening with

eyes

hands instinctively wrapped around her waist, pulling her impossibly closer. I deepened the kiss as her

groan escaped my lips. With everything happening, with the war and the uncertainty surrounding her legal situation, I knew

on the screen. "We have a problem," his voice cut straight to the point. Another groan rumbled out of

I asked, already feeling the weight of responsibility settle back on

mostly taken a physical hit," Christian explained quickly. "But I just got a call. The situation just got a whole lot more complicated, more indepth

about it," I interrupted, my voice hardening. "I'll handle

Chapter 144

deep breath and stood up, offering Amaya my hand. She took

I reassured her, even though a part of me wished I could just whisk her away from all the chaos and hide her in this

doubt dancing in her eyes. It was clear she wasn't entirely convinced, but she didn't argue. Following me out of the clearing, the fairy lights cast long shadows as we walked back

but steal glances at her. Her face was a mask of worry, and a pang of guilt stabbed at my heart. I had just proposed, declared my love and desire to spend the rest

mess.

hating the seriousness that crept into my voice.