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

Avery’s pov

When I woke up, the enraging pain that had swirled in my body had lessened plenty until it was now just a dull ache. I shifted, sighing as my nose buried in the crook of Xade’s neck. Xade tightened his hold around me, kissing me on the top of my head.

What time is it?” I whispered, my voice raspy from sleep. I peeled my eyes open, lifting my head slightly to stare at him. He looks exhausted, eyes barely staying open as he yawned his reply laced with sleep. ” Still early, go back to sleep baby.”

I frowned. He looked like he hadn’t slept at all. I glanced at the clock on his nightstand and the bold red 3:00 a.m. numbers on the screen made me turn my suspicious eyes back to his.” You haven’t slept yet, have you?”

My frown deepened as I got a good stare at him, noting the shadows of exhaustion glooming under his eyes. Xade looks sheepish, his eyes casting away from mine to avoid my accusing stare.

“I couldn’t,” he admitted, breathing out a sigh.

Not until I am sure you’re in the clear. Not when pain could still torment you,” his fingers graze my back, gently tracing small circles on my skin. Tingles and goosebumps pulse on my skin from his gentle touch.

My gaze soften, my heart swelling with warmth at his words, however, concern for his health was just as strong as my gratitude for having someone like him. ” You need your sleep too Xade. What good will it do if you’re exhausted?”

skin there still throbbed but it wasn’t so bad anymore.” See I

widening in wonder. He chuckles low.” It happens when your mate touches you there,”

my eyes on his face. ” Don’t try to change the subject now,” I warned him and

way to my toes. He pulls me close, his fingers continuing to play little heart

warmed me, the peace I felt in his arms welcoming from all the

finger and I giggle. Those blues bounce to mine, softening and staring at me in awe. You’re going to fall asleep now

nearly made me jump out of my skin. I arch my brow at him and he sheepishly lift his hand to scratch his chin. “I

this time. “A while? How long is

if ashamed to face

About a

heart dropping in my stomach. “A

bad as you think it is. I couldn’t keep

lifted off his chest a little, staring down at him concerned.

hold me closer. “I don’t want to part from you.” He pouted, and my