Page 101 of Alpha's Forbidden Fate

I trace the contours of her face with gentle fingertips, memorizing every curve and contour as if committing them to memory.

As we finally pull away, breathless and flushed with desire, I find myself longing for more.

I kiss her cheek softly, savoring the moment before I feel her bite into my neck, her movements frenzied.

I rub circles on her back, whispering words of reassurance as she feeds.

“I’ve got you, baby,” I murmur tenderly. “Everything’s under control.”

Selene’s lips soothe the sting of her bite as she feeds, her moans of pleasure sending a shiver down my spine. But before I can fully lose myself in the sensation, the sound of footsteps interrupts our passionate exchange.

I pull away abruptly, my senses on high alert as I glance towards the doorway. Emmett stands there, his eyes wide with shock as he takes in the scene before him. Panic floods Selene’s expression, and she turns to me, her grip tightening on my shirt.

And then, unable to control herself, she buries herself in my neck once again.

“Selene, stop.” Without hesitation, I grab her by the hair and tug her away from the feeding, my heart pounding in my chest. I shoot Emmett a reassuring glance as he stumbles back, clearly startled by what he’s just witnessed.

“Emmett, wait!” I call out, but he’s already bolting from the room, his footsteps echoing down the hallway.

I turn back to Selene, concerned, as I reach out to wipe the blood from her face. “Are you okay?” I ask.

She nods. “I have to go,” she whispers in a ragged breath as her eyes dart toward the door.

“Okay, I’ll see you soon,” I assure her.

As she slips out of the room, I take a moment to collect myself, heading down the hall to Emmett’s room. I find him with his back pressed against the wall, staring at me with wide eyes.

“Hey, it’s okay,” I say gently, approaching him with caution. “You don’t have to be afraid.”

Emmett shrinks back, his hands trembling at his sides. “I-I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

“Emmett, listen,” I begin. “It’s... complicated. Selene. She’s a vampire, but she doesn’t feed on humans. She’s... different.”

Emmett’s brow furrows in confusion, his eyes searching mine for answers. “Different, how?” he asks.

I sigh, running a hand through my hair as I struggle to find the right words. “She... she only feeds on animals,” I explain hesitantly. “And... this is only the second time I’ve fed her.”

Emmett’s eyes widen in surprise, and I can see the wheels turning in his head as he tries to process everything I’ve just told him. “But... why?” he asks, his voice filled with uncertainty.

“It’s... complicated,” I repeat, feeling the weight of the truth pressing down on me. “But she’s not like other vampires. She’s... trying to be better, to do better.”

Emmett nods slowly, but I can tell he’s still struggling to understand. And as I look into his eyes, I know I can’t keep the truth from him any longer. He deserves to know.

“Listen, Emmett,” I say softly, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder. There’s something else I need to tell you—something... important.”

He looks up at me, his eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of fear. “What is it?” he asks, his voice barely a whisper.

I take a deep breath, steeling myself for what comes next. “My family... they’re not like other families,” I begin, choosing my words carefully. “We... we have secrets. My family really hurt hers. But her family also really hurt mine. I am trying to figure it all out. And Selene, she’s part of that.”

Emmett’s eyes widen in surprise, but before he can respond, I continue. “I was going to tell you, Emmett,” I say earnestly. “I was going to explain everything. But Selene needed help, and I couldn’t just leave her.”

“Who else knows?” he chokes out.

“Just you… and Grayson.”

And my mother and father soon enough. There is no way I am going to be able to keep the secret from them now.

The sooner, the better.

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