The Forbidden Alpha

Adea

Just as I was starting to catch my breath, his arms wrapped around me and he drew me into a kiss, unlike the others we had shared. His tongue pushed into my mouth almost slowly and his hands caressed up my body as I gave in to the tingly sensations.

Being here with him feels like we were designed for each other and I know that we were fated but it feels like we’re the only two people in the world.

My fingers trailed up his chest and I hummed as I felt him tighten underneath me. I cupped his jaw between my hands as I looked deep into his eyes.

“You’re everything I never knew I wanted and needed,” I breathed as I painted the lines of his chest down to his torso.

“I wish I could have found you sooner,” he growled. He gazed back at me for a moment and I could see the guilt in his eyes. “I have you now and I don’t plan on letting you go,” he said as he reached out and held my hand in his.

“Ethan what-” I start but he pulls my hand to his lips.

“I should have done this earlier and in a fancy restaurant,” he started, “and I’ll still do that but I can’t wait any longer.”

He leaned forward like he might kiss me again but instead he stared into my soul.

“I never had the urge to find my mate, I thought of it as a necessity. As an Alpha, I knew it was my obligation to find my mate or choose one to be at my side at the head of the pack. What I didn’t know was that I’d find her at a ball that I was hosting.

You don’t know how many times I’ve wished I could have protected you from everything you’ve been through. I think about you every hour of every day. I remember the first night I had you and remembered the way it felt like to have you in my arms. When I woke up to you in my bed, my heart filled and filled until it overflowed. The world stops when you walk into the room, Adea. I didn’t know I’d fall head over heels for her and swear to protect her with all of me. Even though I don’t think I deserve you, you gave me your heart and I promise to spend every moment of our lives proving to you that I am worthy of your love.”

My lips parted and I think my jaw might have dropped. Before I can say anything the next words are out of his mouth.

“Adea Biscoff, will you be my Luna?” Ethan asked, swallowing hard, as his gaze held me hostage. He was strong where I was weak and hard where I was soft. Ethan had come into my life like an unstoppable storm that left me naked before him.

This beautiful creature of a man before me was asking me to be his life partner and he had the audacity to look nervous. Who didn’t want to find their one true love? Who didn’t want to find that one person who would do anything for them? Who would love them unconditionally? The past few years, I didn’t have someone who would choose to love me. I didn’t have someone by my side that had to love me because we were family. After losing my family and forgetting Ava, I didn’t think I could handle anyone long-term. I wasn’t interested in dating or finding my mate. Though deep down, I knew that I had hoped the Goddess had someone in mind for me. Silently prayed that there was someone out there that she made for me. And here I was, in our home, in our bed, in his arms. It was overwhelming thinking of where I was not too long ago.

“The moment I saw that welcome sign in the passenger’s seat of Gabe’s car for the ball, I was really driving home for the first time. I came here to help my friend find her mate and instead found mine. Everything you’ve done for me while I’ve been here has only shown me how much you care for me and how strong of a leader you are. Look at everything you’ve said and done for me and for your pack. Remember rescuing me the night of the ball? Remember bathing me after and giving me a sense of comfort, a sense of safety after everything I’d been hiding and keeping to myself. Remember giving me closure after I felt like I was naked and exposed when everyone found out. Remember taking my abuser to trial and getting justice for me? Remember trying to help me forget and reminding me every day that I am loved?” The tears were flowing now but I didn’t care, he’d already seen me at my worst and protected me, cherished me, loved me. Why did he think he didn’t deserve me when I’ve always felt like I was the one who didn’t deserve him? Goddess! What did I do for her to bless me with him?

“So is that a yes?” He asked with nervous laughter following his question.

“Yes,” I breathed, “A thousand times yes.” I hoped he knew how much I meant it. “It’s too late for you to get rid of me. You’re stuck with me forever,” I said, my voice choked as tears fill my eyes.

“Thank you,” he said, his voice oozing with happiness.

I couldn’t help but stare at him as he let go of my hand and drew me closer to him. His sea glass eyes light with his excitement. His skin was warm against mine and it felt like it was just the two of us in the world. His beautiful hair falling just above his eyes as he only saw me.. We didn’t think about time or anything around us as we lay in bed touching and kissing.