Page 119 of Her Destined Alpha
“I do look weird, right?” I asked. Was the make-up too much?
“Not at all, they just can’t appreciate that you’re utterly hot,” Raihana responded. “Trust me, most of the men here have their eyes on you.” I didn’t want that, and I don’t think she realised that many men had their eyes on her too. I caught Chris giving a few very cold glares.
I ate the piece of sweet slowly, thinking that although I felt beautiful… I really couldn’t match up with him. I turned, looking towards the direction his family was gathered, only to see Rayhan talking to a few women, all in gorgeous gowns. My heart clenched painfully, and I turned away. I felt his gaze on me, and then it was gone. I turned back around, searching for him.
My heart thudded as I scanned the area, panic setting in when I realised he and the girls were gone. The worst thoughts filled my head when suddenly the lights dimmed, and the music went off. A hushed whisper rippled through the crowd.
The Luna’s Opinion
Rayhan
I watched Delsanra talking to Raihana. It was sweet of her to take Raihana away when this entire topic had been clearly affecting her. I smiled slightly and looked at two of the special women in my life; my beautiful, irreplaceable snowflake that looked like a goddess in red and my temperamental, spoiled little sister who had a heart of gold beyond her diva-like antics.
“Rayhan, it’s been so long.” A woman’s voice drew me out of my thoughts, and I looked at the group of young women who had approached me. I actually had no idea who the hell they were.
Rayhan, get rid of them,Mom’s cold voice came through the link.
I smiled at that. Mom would kill me if I so much as hurt my mate’s feelings. I just hoped that would never change.
“I’m sorry, but I have no clue who you ladies are, so if you will excuse me.”
“Rayhan, don’t tease! I’m surprised you are not over there with your mate.” Another one of them giggled.
“Me too. Let’s change that,” I said, glancing up just to see Delsanra turning away. Damn, I hope she didn’t misinterpret this.
I looked at her, smiling softly. There was something about her that made her stand out. Even in a room full of women lavishly dressed, she was unique. Glowing like a beacon of beauty. I walked off, not bothering to reply to the young women who were trying to engage in a conversation.
There was something my girl had wanted, and I refused her. I think it was high time I made that up to her.
Delsanra
The lights dimmed, and I spun around as a new song began playing. Suddenly, a spotlight lit up right aboveme, and my eyes widened as a voice I recognised filled the room.
My cheeks burned as all eyes turned on me, but my heart was pounding for another reason. My eyes fixed on him, the man singing, supporting a microphone headset. A small smile lit his face as his eyes met mine. He gave me a wink as he began dancing, a second spotlight illuminating him.
Oh, he was good.... His voice was deep, low, and sexy. The way he moved, God… that man was beyond perfection.
“Body first to dance, lay down for me… when you work it so perfect, I wanna call you my Habibi…” His words rang in the air as the music boomed loudly just as the lights came on, and I clamped my hands over my mouth, a thousand emotions coursing through me.
“I love it one hundred, wanna hear you say inta hayati.”
Everyone cheered as Rayhan looked down at me, standing in front of me and taking my hand as he spun me around and back into his arms, my back pressed against his chest. One hand threaded with mine, the other on my stomach, igniting a firework of sparks coursing through me.
I couldn’t stop the smile that spread across my lips. I felt like I was in a fantasy. His voice sent pleasure to my core, and I had to admit the others had been correct; Rayhan could indeed sing. He let go of my waist, holding my hand as he twirled me around, and I didn’t know where I found the courage to sway my hips, moving to the music. It was probably the first time I had danced, but I didn’t care what others would think because right then, all I wanted was to enjoy the moment with my man.
I locked my arms around his neck, and his hands skimmed down my waist, pulling me against him as we moved to the music. Others joined in the dancing, but we were lost only in one another. I joined in singing along to the chorus, letting myself go. The look in his smouldering grey eyes consumed me, hypnotising me completely. If he told me to lay down my life for him right then, I would do it without question.
“I love you,” I whispered the moment the song came to an end, flinging my arms around his neck. His heart raced, catching me as he lifted me from the ground and spun me around, his arms locked tightly around my waist too.
“I love you too, Kitten,” he whispered, his voice resonating in the room around us thanks to the microphone.
I looked into his eyes, pulled down his headset, and kissed him passionately. He smiled against my lips, kissing me back with even deeper passion. His hand grazed down my back while the other locked around my waist. I was drowning in an ocean of pleasure and happiness.
Whistles and hooting brought me back to reality when I finally pulled away, gasping for air as Rayhan let up. He pressed his lips against my neck right on top of his mate mark, making my core clench. I blushed deeply, glancing around at the large group of people watching us.
My smile faded. The laughing, the smiles… the bright lights...
My heart thundered as I remembered being kept as entertainment for those monsters long ago... being the centre of attention…
