Page 17 of The Alpha's Addiction
I wince, holding the phone away.
"Tell me everything."
I do.From the flowers to the restaurant to his stories about Night Grove Falls to the kiss.I spill it all, and when I’m done, there’s silence on the other end.
"Wow," she finally breathes."Okay.So, let’s talk."
"About?"
"About how this man clearly worships you."
I snort."He doesn’t.He barely knows me."
"But he wants to.He sees you, Addy.You’ve spent your whole life thinking you weren’t the kind of girl men fall for, but that’s a lie.You just hadn’t met the one who would."
I bite my lip."What if he changes his mind?What if he realizes I’m not enough?"
"Then he’s an idiot.But I don’t think he will.You said it yourself; he looks at you like you’re his everything."
I nod, swallowing hard."I’m scared."
"I know, but you deserve this.You deserve someone who loves you unconditionally.Who thinks you hung the moon.And from what you’ve told me, Rhodes thinks you do."
I wipe my eyes."I think I want to fall for him."
"Then do it.Jump.I’ll be here to catch you if you need me."
I sniffle."I love you."
"Love you more.Now get some sleep."
I hang up and curl into the couch, heart full and mind spinning.
I don’t know what the future holds, but for the first time in a long time, I’m excited to find out.
EIGHT
Rhodes
“So, what’s the plan today?”Cyrus asks as he falls into step beside me.
I sigh.“What are you doing here?”
“Helping you with your patrol.Also, being nosy.”
I roll my eyes, but truthfully, I don’t mind the company.
“How’s your mate?”he asks.
I smile.“Good.We’re going out again today.”
“Congrats.”
I catch a hint of jealousy in his tone.I’m not surprised.All shifters want their fated mates.I’m lucky I’ve finally found mine.
“Where are you taking her tonight?”Cyrus asks.
“I’m cooking for her.”
