My Bestfriend Slipped Inside Me (An Alpha’s Secret) by Demiah13

Avery’s pov

Xade stumbles back, as if my words had hit him so brutally, speared him right through his heart. I regret them instantly, my eyes softening along with my voice.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean.” I took in a shaky breath, ripping my gaze from his. The last thing I want is to hurt him. All this had been my fault and I’m st*pid for thinking this could really work between us.

I’m just ruining our friendship for something that we don’t know will last. What if this is just an infatuation because I sle th him? What

if this burns out for him? I rather only be his friend an risk 1

him forever.

“It’s time to face the truth Xade.” I pointed between us, keeping my voice calm. “This. Us. You’re out of my league and I can’t be what you want. This is risking our friendship Xade.”

It hurts to even say that we can’t be and it hurts even more when I know it’s the truth.

Xade shook his head, taking a step forward. “You’re wrong Avery,” I can’t move away, not when his eyes have pinned me where I stood. My skin buzzes and my throat runs dry. I love when he looks at me like that, with longing and desperation.

eyes are intense and making me breathless by the second. “You’re everything I need,” he stressed out on all the words, his gaze burning into mine.

I shivered

makes me not think clearly. I needed- I needed to

“I’m so tired of you running away from this V.” I let out a surprised squeal when I

yelled, my head swinging from side to side as he alked to God knows where.” What

when I felt the impact of his palm right on my left a*s cheek. It stings and feels…good. Very good. “I’ Where you belong is

ing you to bed

my a*s, this time on the right. Both stung from his brutality and I am embarrassed to admit it made a very delicate part of me tingle. Right

like he knows too, because his hold grows more firm and a sound so feral comes out of his throat. “I will, on my bed,” he growled, squeezing one

on?” Xaden’s voice made

Xaden.” Xade hissed.

catch some sleep.” Xaden snorted and I heard the sound of the door closing, indicating that he had stepped

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mattress. Despite being a bit frustrated with him, I also felt that buzz

in love with you and I am trying to figure out what it will take for you to see that.” His voice held so