Page 145 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

Twins… I guess we still had that connection.

"I’m terrified." I mouthed to him.

I wasn’t scared of battle, nor the enemy, but I was scared for my king, who was going to lead this attack. Unlike stories of kings and princes who rode into battle with others to protect him, Alejandro would be the one protecting the others. He had a full formation in place to protect me… but for himself… nothing.

Liam hugged me tighter, his soothing scent calming me.

"I’m not far from him. I’ll try my best to watch his back." He said, very quietly, so no one heard.

I nodded,

"Thank you." I whispered. He kissed my forehead and I took a deep breath, pulling myself together.

I had to be strong.

"Ok, let’s get to this." I said, spinning my staff.

I looked over at Aunty Indy. Mom had tried to talk her out of fighting, but she refused, insisting she needed to do this. Dad had initiated her into the Blood Moon Pack, but it hadn't helped. She was still quiet and I could see the pain in her eyes. Luckily, Mom had persuaded her to fight in the back ranks. We didn’t know what Endora’s army would consist of either. Marcel had said she had other witches, perhaps… we weren’t sure... But if it was witches, then it was going to be extremely hard.

Doctor Callum and Grandma Amelia had prepared some potions and herbs to help against witches, and we had weapons that were made by Alejandro's pack to fight against beasts like Manangals and Wendigos. Weapons that were going to be used tonight regardless of the enemy.

Alejandro came over to me, a small sexy smirk on his face.

"Come with me." He said, taking my hand and tugging me along.

"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.

"Patience, Amore Mio. We’re almost there."

He stopped after a short while and scooped me up bridal style. My heart thudded, and I wrapped my arms around his neck. I didn’t want this moment to end. Ever…

He kissed my lips softly as he continued on his way. We were out of the lighted area and I frowned, sensing we were getting deeper into the trees.

"Alejandro…I’m curious…"

"Like I said, patience."

He didn’t give away more, and soon I saw a glow up ahead. I looked around curiously until we reached the small opening, and realised we were close to Mom and Dad’s house. By the river, where I used to sit and read my favourite books. Under the very tree that I loved.

A smile graced my face as I looked at the fairy lights that surrounded the tree, and on the ground was a circle of lanterns and red petals. Petals that reminded me of the rose he had given me on the night of our marking ceremony, the rose that I had placed between the pages of a heavy book to preserve forever.

"What is this…."

"Just something… before shit goes down…" He gave me that half-smile of his as he gently placed me on my feet in the middle of the circle of lights.

"You know, it looks like you’re going to…" I trailed off, my heart pounding as he went down on one knee.

I gasped, feeling a surge of emotions rush through me. I gazed into his dark glittering eyes as he looked at me with so much love that my heart was pounding.

"Not the best of fucking times… but… I want you to know…how much you mean to me. We’ve fallen in love… We’ve mated and we’ve marked one another. But… No matter how much I fucking do, I don’t think I can ever show or express what you mean to me… So I thought, why not do what humans do too…?" He took a deep breath and I could hear his racing heart, my own feeling like it was going to burst. "Will you marry me, Amore Mio…? I know you're young and there’s no rush… one day… when you-"

"Yes! Goddess! I’d marry you tonight if it was an option!" I whispered shakily, flinging my arms around his neck and knocking him to the ground.

He let out a breathless chuckle, wrapping his arms around me as he caressed my back, kissing my neck and sending a shiver of pleasure through me.

"I love you…" I looked down at him, meaning it from the bottom of my heart.

"Love you too, Amore Mio…" He replied huskily, before we kissed passionately. Sparks ignited between us, and for a moment, everything was forgotten…

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