The Supreme Alpha

Author's note: This is from Duke's point of view

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Serina's hand in mine was the best thing that happened to me in days, and I relished the feeling of her warmth meeting mine.

"Let's go inside."

Serina's words pulled me out of my daze.

I lifted her hand and pressed the back of her palm against my chest. I didn't want to let go.

I knew it was silly, but this was the most physical contact we had in days.

"Can we stay here longer? I really want to hold your hand." At least her hand. Going inside meant getting ready for sleep and I didn't want to sleep in the spare bedroom again. I didn't want to part from her.

"You look tired. We should rest.", she said.

"I can't rest with all this going on." It was the truth. I barely slept since Serina woke up without memories of me… without memories of us.

Serina smiled sadly. "I'm not getting good rest either. It feels like I'm missing something. Or someone. The bed is too large for one person."

I was not sure what she meant, so I had to ask, "Does that mean you will let me sleep with you?"

Serina bit her lower lip nervously. "Whenever I try to remember, I end up hitting a wall, but it is obvious that the main bedroom was made for two. You and me. Maybe if I use things the way they were supposed to be used, it will trigger my memories to return without any backlash."

I took that as a, yes. I couldn't stop my lips from stretching into a smile. "Sounds like a plan."

"Just… don't have too many expectations."

"Got it." No intimacy. "Serina, I will never force you to do anything against your will. If I'm making you uncomfortable, just say so."

She relaxed visibly and I loved the sight of her smile directed at me.

The warmth and adoration were not there, but this was progress. Definitely progress.

We made our way into the villa, and Serina's steps halted when she spotted Lazarus in the living room as we passed by it.

I gritted my teeth. Lazarus. Why is he spoiling everything?

"You are still here. I thought you will be packing.", Serina said.

Wait. What? Was he supposed to leave? This day just got better. Much better.

Lazarus looked at our connected hands and frowned.

"Am I such a sore sight that I should leave in the middle of the night? Or can I stay until morning and leave after breakfast?", Lazarus spoke to Serina, and I realized that Serina asked him to leave.

They seemed quite chummy during dinner. What happened after I left?

Serina let out a long sigh. "Alright. After breakfast. Goodnight, Laz."

"Goodnight, Se…"

"Goodnight, Laz.", I interrupted him snarkily and his annoying smile fell. Good.

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I took extra time in the bathroom, making sure I'm properly groomed.

Only a few days ago, it was me and Serina in that shower enclosure, and we were hotter than the water that fell on our bodies. Naked bodies.

I let out a frustrated breath while telling myself to be patient. This is better than showering in the spare bedroom.

Focus on the positives, Mateo!

'You and Serina in the shower? How was that?', my wolf asked.

'Wouldn't you want to know?', I asked back smugly. There are some memories I didn't show him. Actually, it's a lot of them, mostly including Serina naked.

He snorted.  'Why would I ask if I don't want to know?'

Oh, right. I want Serina to return to normal so that we can go back to how we used to be, and that means this wolf will get to watch.

'Watch? Do you think that only watching is enough?', he barked at me.

I really didn't know how this will work out, but I knew one thing… 'I need you to reign in that temper of yours. What's important now is for Serina to regain her memories, or at least to accept me. This is much more than Serina remembering moments I shared with her. When she starts trusting me again, we all sit and discuss…'

'You want me to sit and wait?', he interrupted me.

I couldn't believe it. Didn't he learn anything?

'It's either you sit and wait, or we go back to fighting. I won't compromise when it comes to Serina. You hurt her once. I won't let it happen again even if I need to cripple myself.'

My wolf snorted, but he didn't speak anymore.

I could feel his dejection, but I was dejected also. I wanted Serina to remember me, I wanted her to look at me how she used to, I wanted us to go back to crazy in love with each other, and I had no idea where my wolf fits into all that, or if he will fit at all.

'Use this opportunity to watch and learn about Serina.', I told him. 'She is a wonderful person.'

My wolf didn't respond, but his emotions stabilized a bit.

I got out of the bathroom and my nostrils flared when the scent of roasted meat reached me.

Serina was standing next to the cart with food. "I know you didn't eat much for dinner, so I asked Maria to bring some food here."

"Thank you." I was hungry. "Will you join me?"

"I could eat."

I took a seat on the sofa and she sat next to me, curiously observing me as I started with my usual.

"Do you always cut food for me?", Serina asked when I refused to give her utensils.

"Yes." I didn't do that in the last few days, because of the crazy situation we found each other in.

"Just when we are alone?"

I shook my head at the silly girl. "I always take care of you, Serina. No matter who is watching." As long as you don't push me away like I'm a stranger.

She looked at me questionably, but she didn't refuse a piece of meat I offered her on a fork.

I thought how this was wonderful. It was just me and Serina, and I was feeding her, and things were getting back to normal. Little by little.

"So, you are a werewolf now.", Serina said, and I was not sure if that was a statement or a question.

"It seems that I always was, but only a few months ago you revealed that to me."

"I did?" She was genuinely surprised.

"You did. We were in Paris, and you took me to a meadow in the middle of a forest. It was just the two of us. You told me about creatures and how my father was a werewolf and then you summoned all the butterflies to dance around us."

"I did?"

I shook my head helplessly. "You can control air, Serina. You can make winds, summon clouds…"

"Or choke a person.", she added.

Well, I guess she remembers the things that don't involve me.

"That also. I remember when I brought you here the first time, this house was in ruins. We didn't dare to go up to the third floor because it might collapse. You took my hand in yours and led the way into the garden. I didn't know what to expect, but then you created snow flurries. It was amazing." The more amazing was that we kissed, and she held onto me so tightly like she wanted us to meld into one. I miss that the most.

"What else can I do?", Serina asked eagerly.

"You can light up a room."

Her beautiful eyes widened. "I can? How?"

"With your smile."

It took her a moment to process my words and then her cheeks got a rosy tint. She blushed. Adorable.

I chuckled. "I guess this memory loss is not all that bad. Now I get to win your heart all over again."

Serina's eyes met mine and she didn't move. I feared that she spaced out again, but after a few endless seconds, she spoke.

"No need for that, Mateo. I might not remember our moments together, but my heart is yours."

I held my breath. "It is?"

Her blush increased. "My body knows as well. Whoever touches me, I recoil, but with you…" She put her hand into mine and our fingers interlaced. "It's so natural. Like magic."

That gave me an idea. "It seems you forgot that I can do magic."

"You can?"

I nodded confidently. "Do you want to see?"

Her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "Yes."

I extended my hands in front of me and flipped them so that she can see both sides of my palms. "See? Empty."

She hummed in confirmation while narrowing her eyes that were trained on my hands, ready to see through my trick. Silly girl.

"Close your eyes."

Serina's brows came together in confusion. "How am I going to see the magic with my eyes closed?"

I chuckled. "You asked the same thing when I showed you this the first time. Do you trust me, Serina?"

Her lips lifted into a smile and she closed her eyes.

"No peeking.", I said.

"No peeking.", she confirmed.

I inched closer to the unsuspecting girl and my heart thundered in my chest. This will work. It has to.

She inhaled sharply at the moment our lips touched, but she didn't pull back.

I really wanted to kiss her senselessly, but I kept it at only a few seconds, without deepening it. Small steps.

"I call this the magic of two kisses.", I said while wondering if she will take the bait like the last time.

Her eyes blinked open. "Two? I'm confident this was only…"

And then I kissed her again.

Her arms circled around me and she parted her lips, allowing me to deepen the kiss and taste her addictive flavor.

God, how much I missed her!

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