Page 135 of Alpha's Forbidden Fate

She nods, but I can tell she’s nervous. “I’m just worried about being alone with Emmett.”

I reach over and squeeze her hand. “Don’t worry, Selene. He might seem tough, but he’s just a big softie deep down. And besides, you’re amazing. I know he’ll love you once he gets to know you.”

She smiles gratefully. “Thanks, Liam. That means a lot.”

We pull up to my house, and Selene takes a deep breath before stepping out of the car. I follow her to the door, the anticipation building inside me. I want her to feel welcome here, to feel like she belongs.

I unlock the door and hold it open for her, gesturing for her to go inside. “After you,” I say with a smile.

She steps inside, and I follow her, closing the door behind me. The house is quiet, and I can hear Emmett’s faint snoring coming from the living room.

I lead Selene to the kitchen, where I pour her a glass of water. “Thirsty?” I ask, handing her the glass.

She nods, taking a sip. “Thanks, Liam. That was thoughtful.”

I smile, feeling a surge of warmth at her words. “Just trying to take care of my girl,” I say, brushing a stray hair from her face.

Selene blushes, and I can’t help but lean in and kiss her softly on the lips. “I’ll be back soon,” I promise, pulling away reluctantly. “I just need to check on my parents, and then we can head to Alyssa’s, and then I will come right back.”

She nods, “Sounds good. Be safe, okay?”

“I will, baby. I will call Emmett and explain the situation once he has woken up but for now, feel free to head up to my room and rest.”

“Okay, babe.”

Before I leave, I call out to her, “Did you feed enough?”

She turns back to me, a soft smile gracing her lips. “I’m good for now. I’ll feed when you get back.”

I smile back, feeling a warmth spread through me. “Alright, I won’t be long. And hey, you still owe me that date,” I tease, winking at her playfully.

She laughs, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Don’t worry, I won’t forget!”

I walk over and give her one last kiss before heading out the door.

As I drive to my parents’ house, I can’t shake the feeling that I should’ve told Selene how I feel. I’ve been holding back for too long, but now it feels like the right time.

Half an hour later, I pull into my parents’ driveway, my heart racing as I head to the front door and start knocking.

Lights flick on, and soon enough, Mom comes running out in her sleeping gown, Dad trailing behind her. Their faces are a mix of confusion and concern as they see me standing there.

“What’s going on, Liam?” Mom asks in a voice tight with worry.

I take a deep breath, trying to calm the nervous flutter in my chest. “I’ve been trying to reach you guys, but your phones are going straight to voicemail. Alyssa’s been trying to contact you, too.”

Dad pulls out his phone to check. “That’s weird. My phone’s been on the entire time.”

But when he looks at his screen, his expression darkens. “No signal.”

I check my own phone and feel a sinking sensation in my stomach as I realize I’ve lost signal, too.

Panic starts to bubble up inside me, and I glance at Mom. From the panicked look on her face, she must be remembering the attack from when I was a kid. The vampires had jammed the signal in the house before attacking her, me, and Mariya.

Their tactic wouldn’t allow anyone to call for help.

That night changed her. Whenever she loses her phone signal, it sends her into a tailspin.

“Do you think something’s wrong?” she whispers wide-eyed.

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