Page 142 of Her Destined Alpha
“Take care of yourself too, Princess,” Chris said smoothly. His voice was light, but I could sense theemotions he was masking so well.
She looked up, her chocolate-coloured eyes filled with so many conflicting feelings. I saw Rayhan was watching her sharply.
“Let’s get in the car,” I suggested, pulling him away.
Lola and Rose seemed to get the hint and waved before walking off. I glanced up at the house. Only Papa Raf had said goodbye to us, but I hoped one day Luna Maria would accept us too. If not me, then at least Raihana.
Raihana
The moment thecar door shut, I blinked and nodded, just about comprehending what he had said.
“You too,” I said. He closed the gap between us. I could hear his heart racing as I looked up at him. My heart squeezed painfully. “Don’t whore around too much…” I mumbled. Trying to act casual, I turned away when he took hold of my elbow and turned me back towards him. My stomach fluttered at his touch, my heart pounding as I tried not to get lost in his scent.
He was about to say something, his own heart thudding, but he frowned instead, looking away and letting go.
“Yeah...” he said, swallowing. “Goodbye, Princess.”
He leaned over, about to open the door for me, when I stopped him, placing my hand over his, not missing the way he tensed.
“Will you be coming for the Blood Moon ceremony?” I asked quietly, looking up at him. He frowned, his face unreadable.
What if… what if by some chance… I couldn’t bring myself to even think it… but…
“To watch you find your mate? I don’t think so. I have things to do, Princess,” he said in his usual cocky way.
“Well, I actually thought you might be lucky enough to find yours. But guess not. I feel for the woman who is paired with you,” I shot back, tapping his hand to open the door.
“Me too…” he murmured so softly that I almost didn’t hear as he opened it. I looked at him sharply, but he just gave me a cocky smirk. “Take care, Princess,” he said quietly.
Our eyes met as Rayhan started the engine, my heart beating. I wasn’t able to… I… This farewell isn’t enough.
“You too, Chris,” I whispered before getting in and yanking the door shut.
Delsanra was sitting in the back. She wrapped her arms around one of mine, and I placed my head on her slender shoulder, my sadness drowning me. I didn’t bother looking back as Rayhan drove away.
“Blake will follow in an hour,” he said.
I frowned. He had been avoiding me a lot lately and taking days off ever since that day at the mall. AndMom? She didn’t even want to see me…
Delsanra
We were onour way to drop Raihana off at the Night Walkers Pack. She had been quiet for quite some time after we left, and I knew it must have been difficult for her. Leaving without bidding her mom farewell must have been tough, and then whatever was between her and Chris.
An hour had passed, and we were texting each other about filling Rayhan in, despite being sat right next to each other. Rayhan had joked that it seemed Raihana had gotten me into social media, if only he knew what we were actually doing.
“Let’s do this Uncle Al’s style,” Raihana whispered. I raised an eyebrow, confused.
“To the point, bam bam bam,” she said, making a chopping motion with her hand.
“Okay…”
Was that really wise? Wouldn’t breaking him in slowly be better? Just the thought made me nervous. Okay, guess we will do it her way…
“So, Ray Ray, listen. There’s something Del and I need to tell you… well, there are a few things actually… and I have no idea how you’re going to take this…” Wasn’t she going to break it to him fast?
“What are you going on about?” Rayhan asked, glancing back at us and sounding as sexy as ever.
I reached out, wrapping my arm around him from behind and resting my chin on the top of his seat. He turned, leaning back, and kissed me softly, making me whimper.
