Female Novel
Chapter 20
~Alexia~
Alexia's face was red as a tomato. Her insides were screaming in thrill. She avoided Kieran's gaze by looking out the car's window, hiding every bit ofher emotions. They were heading toward the packhouse, where many pack members were waiting for Kieran's return
‘So, he wanted me to kiss him?' She thought in her head. ‘Could my marriage work out eventually?’
Out of nowhere, she felt Kieran’s gaze on her back, Gradually, she turned his attention to him. Her eyes landed on the corner of his lip, where he hadan evident bruise. She said, "Have you had that checked, Kieran?”
Kieran was already staring at her. He gave away no emotions as he replied in his deep voice, "Yes, it's better now.""Did you incur any other injuries?" Alexia asked
"Yes, my thigh." Kieran caressed the part where he was injured and said, "It's covered with bandages, but nothing that I can't handle. I heal fastersince I have an alpha blood."
Yes, Alexia remembers how an alpha blood can expedite healing, aside from having impressive strength. However, if Kieran had his mate, he wouldheal even faster.
‘That's right,’ Alexia thought. Kieran was bound to have a mate. It was the same with her. Somewhere out there, she and Kieran had their true mates.‘What if Kieran finds his soulmate?’
Alexia stopped herself from thinking of this. Only a few could find their true mates. Sometimes, Alexia considered how the Moon Goddess did notthink things through when it came to the rules of mates.
You could have a true mate continents away, and you would never know it. She was bound to be doomed if it was the case with her. She would neverhave enough money to travel around the world to look for her mate.
Then, mates were only found when they could shift. Their inner werewolves would recognize the mate bond, and when two true mates look into eachother's eyes, they see their future together. At least. this was what her mother told her when she was young
"What are you thinking?" Kieran asked.
Alexia immediately snapped out of her thoughts and replied, "Oh. I was just... trying to figure out how you can heal faster."
"I heal quickly,” Kieran replied. Then, it was as if he had read her mind. He added, "I don't need someone licking my wounds to do that."Alexia forced a smile. Still, she could not help but wish that she was the one to make his wounds heal faster.
After half an hour on the road, their vehicle stopped. They finally arrived at the red-brick mansion
Immediately, Kieran was welcomed by the pack members, giving him gifts and words of praise.
"Thank Goddess for your safe return, Alpha!"
"We heard you fought with the warriors. Thank you for aiding our men in the fight!"
"Welcome back, Alpha Kieran!"
"Alpha! Alpha Kieran, will the war be over soon? I miss my son?" An older woman whom Alexia recognized in one of her encounters in town. She wasVanessa, the mother of one of Kieran's gammas, Canyon.
"Not yet, Vanessa, but rest assured, I will stop at nothing to deplete our enemy's forces. Now that their General is dead, Eswen is mourning. They willbe forced to send out a weaker and inexperienced leader to man their attacks," Kieran conveyed. He turned to the other pack members, payingattention, and added, "Victory is within our grasp."
Applause could be heard from the crowd. While Kieran's people were letting out a sigh of relief, the alpha returned his attention to Vanessa. He said"And don't warry. I already ordered Canyon to return. Ace will take over the coast in a month.” Kieran answered
"Thank the Goddess!" Behind the flock of people, Rae exclaimed.“Thank the Moon Goddess!" The rest of the crowd echoed the same."Let's celebrate Alpha Kieran’s return with a feast!" Jaxon announced
Then, in Alexia's head, she heard Jaxon mindlinked to each pack member. 'To those who cannot join the celebration of Alpha Kieran’s return, we willsend you food in your posts.’
“You look pretty," Alexia remarked, admiring Rae's floral dress."You look amazing,” Rae said back, winking at Alexia.
The two had dressed together, wearing new clothes Rae had purchased a few days ago. They had gone to Rae's room to change and were nowmaking their way to the packouse’s backyard.
Alexia sighed, saying. "Someday, I'll pay you back -"
"Nonsense! I did not pay for your clothes." Rae said back. "All I had to do was say that the dress was for you, and the store owners all charged it toKieran's account."
Alexia's eyes widened. She gasped, covering her mouth. "You did what?! Oh, my Goddess! You are going to get me in trouble."
"It was the alpha's instruction,” Rae revealed. "After you wore that off-shoulder dress during your dinner, Aloha Kieran asked me to shop for yourclothes.”
"He did?" Alexia asked in shock. "You are lying!”"Why would I?" Rae answered. "Come on. Let's hurry. I can't wait to see Kieran’s reaction when he sees you in this beautiful dress."
Alexia chuckled. She shook her head, whereas Rae let out a sigh.
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"Thank you,” Rae said with a proud smile, her fingers touching her mark.There was silence as Alexia followed behind Rae. Then, out of nowhere, she uttered, "I guess I won't be having my mark.”
Rae turned to Alexia. At first, sadness reflected in her eyes, but soon, Rae suggested, "What if Alpha Kieran is your true mate, Alexia? Do you doubtthe fate that brought you here?"
Alexia gulped. She had not thought about that. 'Kieran as my true mate?’novelbin
Alexia secretly hoped, but what if it was not the case? And she did not save herself for her true mate? How she wished she was already twenty-one.Then she would know if Kieran was her soulmate.
"Listen to me, Alexia. I know it's hard, but please also consider the possibility that Alpha Kieran might be the one for you. Don't you feel it? Thatstrange potent attraction?" Rae asked while putting both her hands on Alexia’s arms.
Was Alexia ready to admit she was attracted to Kieran? No. This man, at first, disliked her arrival after all. She said back, "I would not call it potent.”
Her face reddened as she expressed her denial.
"Trust your feelings,” Rae added. “Trust your heart.”
"My feelings? What about Kieran's feelings?" Alexia softly pointed out. "How do I even know he likes me? Do you forget how I am only a contractwife?"
"When the war ends, will he not ask for a divorce?” Alexia sought.
Alexia studied Rae's face. She parted her lips, ready to answer, "Alexia -”