Page 125 of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha: Part 2

Although everyone was helping themselves to the food, I knew many eyes were on us, or ears.

He went quiet as he took my hands and led me to the brightly lit tree. His brows furrowed as he looked at me with those dark eyes of his.

"I owe you an apology-"

"Alejandro, you’ve already-" I cut in, I didn’t need him to apologise in front of his pack, and he already had.

"Not for what I’m about to apologise for. Around fourteen years ago… a little girl gave me a flower… to thank me for saving her…" He began. The pain and guilt he felt rushed through me before he blocked it off. I frowned, I knew he meant me, but when did I give him a flower? He looked up at me, his eyes softening as he took a deep breath, letting a memory of long ago fill my mind. A memory I saw through his eyes.

I recognised myself, a child telling him that I was helping him smile… pushing at the corner of his mouth… holding out a flower that he tossed aside and stepped on… The tears in my eyes… I gasped as the memory suddenly vanished and I looked up into his guilt-filled eyes.

"I’m sorry for that… Little did I know that same girl would grow up to be the only one who could bring me true happiness." He said softly, letting go of my hands. He picked up the slim long box that was on the table. Opening it, he placed the box down and took out one single beautiful deep red rose.

My heart pounded at his sweet, perfect gesture as he held it out to me. I took it, staring up into his eyes.

"It won’t make up for that day… But... even back then, you didn’t see me as a monster... You were brave, strong and so pure-hearted that I didn’t think you’d survive this world…" He said quietly.

‘Survive me’ he added, through the link.

My heart ached at how he saw himself, wishing he could feel and see how I saw him. I inhaled the flower, I would cherish it forever, I knew that much. I wrapped my arms around his neck, letting my emotions fill him. His eyes softened and he wrapped his arms around my waist, as he rocked me gently to the music.

‘I love you,’ I whispered through the link.

‘Fucking love you too.’ He replied as I closed my eyes, letting him sway us. I rested my head on his chest, enjoying the moment.

We were lost in one another, no longer remembering that there were others around us. No one told us to come eat, or disturbed us, letting us remain in each other’s arms for as long as we wanted…

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"Where are we going?" I asked as we stopped by a car, thanks to the dazzling flash of light I saw that it was a sleek matt black car.

"Let’s just say.. to complete our mating night?" He suggested with a sexy smirk.

I raised an eyebrow despite the desire that pooled between my legs.

"Weren’t you the one who said you would wait until our date?"

He pulled me into his arms, sending off strong sparks, and I gasped, looking into his eyes.

"I said I’m going to fuck you after our date, I never said I wouldn’t make love to you tonight." He said huskily, making my already fluttering stomach go even crazier. His lips brushed my shoulder, sending a shiver of pleasure through me.

"I’m sure that’s not what you said…" I whispered, trying to focus, when all I could think of was the ache that needed satiating.

"Oh? Well, you just became queen and I intend to dedicate the night to worshipping every inch of your divine body… One way or another…" He murmured, making my breath hitch. My heart was pounding as our lips met in a hungry kiss full of passion and love.

"We need to go, before I take you right here." He groaned, opening the car door and helping me inside. I looked at the rose I still held in my hand, smiling softly. This is a moment I will never forget... not now... not ever...

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We had driven around thirty minutes, and I was led into a lavish penthouse. I swear we looked like a newly married couple, and I felt like it too. The moment we entered the penthouse, Alejandro scooped me up into his arms bridal style and carried me through to the bedroom. My heart was pounding and although we had sex before… something about tonight was different. Was it because we were in love? We were mated and marked? I wasn’t sure, but I knew it would be so much more special.

The room was dimly lit. Behind us, I could see the ceiling to floor windows that gave a view of the spread out city and the glittering lights. I placed my flower on the bedside drawer, as I looked up at Alejandro. He removed his jacket and waistcoat. His glowing red eyes locked with mine.

The moment he had unbuttoned his cuffs, he leaned over and kissed my lips passionately. Slowly pushing me onto my back as his kisses got more sensual, his hands roaming my waist, he found the zipper and tugged it down. My heart thumped as his tongue slipped into my mouth, pleasure consuming me.

His hand slipped into my dress, caressing my back. I moaned softly as the strong, delicious sparks coursed through me. I began undoing his shirt buttons, wanting to feel him entirely against me.

He cupped my face and neck as he began kissing me down my neck, licking his mark that was almost healed. I shivered in pleasure as he went lower, sliding my dress off as he did. I managed to get his shirt off, tossing it aside, running my hands over his muscular body. Heat and desire coursed through me as our bodies moulded together.

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