Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 693

Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder Chapter 693

Chapter 40 : You Shouldn’t be Surprised

*Mila*

Strong, warm arms wrapped around me in a firm, secure embrace. I felt light and safe, protected and cared for.

My mind was a bit hazy and I couldn’t remember where I was but something cool slipped down my throat and I greedily swallowed it. The liquid quenched my parched mouth and throat and I wanted more.

I sucked at the source of where the water was coming from, my mind clearing with the more water I got.

The powerful arms around me tightened slightly and I felt like I could have melted into them forever. I’d be safe and happy there, no need to leave.

My throat eased and I started to come back to myself.

Sighing against the water source, I slowly opened my eyes.

A bright pair of grayish-blue orbs peered down at me. Startled, I tried to pull back, but those strong arms kept me encapsulated.

After a moment, I realized it was Soren’s handsome face behind those lovely eyes, hovering so close to me.

He pulled his mouth from mine and I gasped. He’d been feeding me water through his lips! It was strange and sweet. How out of it did I have to be for him to need to feed me water like that?

“You’re awake,” Soren said, smirking. He still held me in his powerful arms and I didn’t try to pull away again.

“Ah…”

My throat spasmed and my dry, cracked voice only made a harsh sound. I rubbed my throat, wishing for that cool sensation from the water to come back.

I glanced around the room. It was Soren’s hotel room. How had I gotten back here? The last thing I remembered was breaking the curse.

Abruptly, I sat up, forcing Soren to lean back slightly and loosen his arms on me. I looked out the window and saw the sun shining brightly.

Relief swept through me and I sighed. The curse was broken!

“You’ve been running a fever and are pretty dehydrated,” Soren said.

I turned my attention back to him and nodded. That’s why the water had tasted so good, like life itself, and why my throat was so messed up.

“Don’t try to talk now, if you can help it,” he suggested.

I nodded again and leaned against his chest.

Soren chuckled and ran his fingers through my hair. He moved his hands to my upper arms and gently eased me back on the bed. As I lay down, he fluffed my pillow a little.

“Comfortable?” he asked.

I nodded, looking into his face. He kept my gaze for a long moment.

I wondered if he’d been the one taking care of me. I wasn’t sure how long I’d been out of it or why I’d passed out but Soren was dressed differently than I remembered.

Biting my lower lip I glanced down at my clothes and realized I was dressed differently, too. I had been put into one of Soren’s t-shirts.

My cheeks burned hot and I grabbed the sheet, tucking it around myself.

Like it would make a difference now. If Soren had been caring for me, he was probably the one that dressed me in his shirt… just his shirt. I had no pants or underwear. It wasn’t like he hadn’t seen me before but it was still embarrassing to think he’d changed me while I was passed out.

“If you’re wondering who changed your clothes, it was me,” he offered.

I looked at him again, creasing my brow. Swallowing into my dry throat, I tried to ease it enough to talk.

Soren shook his head.

“Don’t strain yourself. I’ll have more water and some medicine from Dr. Lee brought up,” he told me, holding a hand up to me.

All I could do was nod.

“You seem surprised that I’m the one who changed you. I thought it only appropriate since I’m the only one who has seen…” Soren smirked and winked at me.

My cheeks got even hotter, my blush spreading down my neck and shoulders.

“Besides, I promised to help you, so you shouldn’t be that surprised. Part of the deal was to help detoxify you from the poison and restore you to health. Wasn’t that one of your conditions?”

I nodded and played with the edge of the sheet.

Our “deal” had been his help curing the Blackfire poison and helping me find information about Helen in exchange for what was in the box. He was also supposed to protect me.

Yet, the first chance Soren had to see what was in the box, he’d taken off. It had been respectful and thoughtful but he’d also had other business to take care of.

After going to the temple, he never once asked me what I’d found. In fact, he hadn’t brought up the box at all. Instead, he jumped in to help me uncover secrets about my past and anchor me from getting lost in my memories.

Sure, that could have been a way to protect me and help me find out about Helen, but it went above and beyond the deal we’d made.

I raked my eyes over him as he sat on the edge of the bed, caring for me while I was sick.

It occurred to me suddenly that Soren didn’t actually care about the secrets in the box. Otherwise, he would have made me reveal it a while ago. Instead, he was just helping me do whatever I wanted.

Our eyes locked again and my stomach squirmed.

How easy would it be to pull him down to me?

I thought of how I woke up with his lips on mine. It wasn’t a true kiss but his lips had still been on mine and he’d been feeding me water, which felt very intimate.

Then there was the kiss we shared after we woke up from the dream. I had meant to give him just a thank you kiss but he had gone much further than that. The way he’d grabbed me and rolled me over…

My stomach fluttered again and I squirmed on the bed. It had been so unexpected but I loved it!

And now, once again, his lips were just inches from mine. I could practically taste his sweet breath and I licked my lips, the tip of my tongue grazing his lips.

My heart raced in my chest and I knew Soren would be able to hear it. I didn’t look away or try to conceal it, though. I just bathed in his scent and his overpowering masculine energy.

Heat rushed through my veins and I felt like my entire body was flushed red. My skin got hotter and hotter until I thought I might burst into flames!

Soren reached out delicately and brushed his fingers across my cheek, tucking some stray hair behind my ear.

His touch was light and pleasantly cooling against my burning hot skin.

I pressed my cheek into his touch and I felt like electricity coursed through my body. My skin hummed and the blood in my veins felt alive.

My breath caught in my throat and I arched my back slightly, hoping he’d touch me more. A tremble shot through me and my n*****s hardened against the fabric of his shirt, which felt cool against my burning skin.

My core tightened and I clenched my thighs, feeling dampness pool between my legs.

What was happening to me?

Soren’s fingers slowly trailed down my neck and I moaned slightly.

Embarrassed, I closed my eyes and bit my lip to muffle the sound. I was longing for him. Not just his touch and his lips, but for all of him!

Forgetting my embarrassment, I turned my face toward him slightly. I licked my lips and puckered them a bit, waiting for him to close the space between us and kiss me.

I couldn’t deny how strongly I desired him. It coursed through me, causing me to tremble. I wanted him to kiss me, wrap me in his arms, and claim my body again. What did I have to be embarrassed about?

I sensed Soren lean in closer and I held my breath in anticipation.

Any second, I’d feel his lips on mine and he’d give into the same desire and passion he’d responded to under the temple.

His warm breath brushed over my face and my neck and his lips grazed my earlobe.

I quivered beneath him.

Soren chuckled lightly. “You should get some more rest,” he whispered softly, just below my ear.