Page 93 of Her Destined Alpha
“Yeah… I’m not keen on clothes that reveal skin... I’m literally a canvas of scars,” I explained, running a hand through my hair. She gave me a small smile, her eyes sparkling purple for a second.
“I’m sure Rayhan doesn’t care. You’re beautiful either way.”
Maybe. But it didn’t mean I wanted clothes that showed off my skin.
“Leave it to me. By tomorrow you will have an entire wardrobe of clothes.”
“Umm, I don’t really have that much money, and I don’t want to have to owe you,” I said awkwardly. I really didn’t want to take anything from her. She hesitated for a moment, and it was clear she didn’t want to be pushy.
“Oh, don’t worry. If you feel bad, I’ll get Rayhan to pay. His pack is by far the richest in the country,” she replied as she started getting ingredients for something chocolatey. My mouth watered as I watched her, but I frowned at her words.
Rayhan was rich, that much I knew… but another thought occurred to me; would I really fit into his world?
“Hey, it’s going to be okay,” she said softly. I looked up sharply. I didn’t say anything… “I can sense emotions, and when someone’s lying,” she replied as she began whipping the mixture together of what was definitely brownies.
“Oh. I see… a bit like a witch then, although I can’t sense when someone’s lying,” I said, shrugging.
“It’s something I will use when we question the rogues. Do you want to be present for it?” I shook my head.
“I don’t know…”
“You should. It might help bring you closure,” she suggested softly. “Don’t worry, you aren’t alone anymore. We are all here for you.”
“Thank you,” I said appreciatively.
“When I healed you, I felt the barriers upon you… I’m sorry you have been treated like a prisoner,” she said softly. I sighed. Barriers...
“Yeah, my powers were sealed to an extent as a child. Then Endora unlocked them but placed a stronger seal upon them.”
“Hmm, yes, I meant on you. Not your powers,” she replied. I frowned. What did that even mean? I didn’t ask, deciding to leave it at that.
“Can I help? I feel so bad just sitting here while you’re pregnant and cooking.”
“Oh, trust me, I’m fine. I’m pretty fit and healthy,” she laughed. I couldn’t resist the smile that spread on my face.
“Doesn’t matter, I will help.” I slid off my stool and walked around the counter, deciding to start clearing the worktops. She smiled over at me, and I smiled back.
I do like her.
Much later, wehad retreated to our bedroom. Dante had given me a few flowers, which his father said was just like his mom. I had no idea what he meant by that until Kiara told me how when she was a child, she gave Alejandro a flower, one that he had crushed, Rayhan had added.
I had to admit the child was adorable and had taken a liking to me. He had even sat next to me during dinner and given me cute, small smiles. I often saw the jealousy in Rayhan’s eyes, but at the same time, he found it cute, which I loved. I could tell he loved his cousin and played with him as well when I insisted on helping Kiara clear up.
Rayhan had just been on the phone with his mom. He had dropped the bombshell that he had found his mate, and then his mom had gotten super excited, wanting to talk to me and see me. He had stepped out onto thebalcony to calm her down while I had gone to shower.
It was as I was towelling myself dry, thinking how good I felt, that I realised that the scars on my arms were mostly gone. My heart thumped as I quickly examined my arms, my stomach, my legs... my heart was thrumming so loudly when I looked in the mirror. I turned around to realise that my entire back was almost fully empty. The only scars that remained were the ones that had healed perfectly, leaving very faint lines; the runes, the puffy ones, and the dark ones were all gone.
I gasped, shaking as realisation struck. Kiara had been able to heal me… I sat at the edge of the tub, trembling. I hadn’t expected this... I stayed there for a good fifteen minutes trying to comprehend it. To have those marks gone… was a burden off me. The memories that accompanied those scars would no longer be a constant reminder of all the darkness and pain I had gone through.
Finally, I pulled on the cami and shorts Kiara had given me before returning to the bedroom, wondering if Rayhan would notice. I felt lightheaded. It didn’t feel real. Would I look more attractive to him? No, he already looked at me like I was the most beautiful thing ever.
He turned, watching me through the open doors. I shivered involuntarily as the cold filled the room. He said something on the phone before hanging up.
“Sorry. I made the entire room cold,” he said, stepping inside and closing the doors behind him. He pulled the curtains shut before he walked over to me.
“You can warm me up,” I said with a small smile.
“Oh, I intend to,” he whispered, that small, sexy smirk playing on his lips.
