The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 61

“Why so serious Alpha Allison Trust Wells?” Devin teased, but the concern was evident in his voice, I found that adorable.

“Nothing major Alpha Devin Summers.” I spun around and threw my arms around his neck, sending him a wicked smile. Devin placed his hands on my waist and pulled me closer; the teasing look was now replaced by an apprehensive frown.

“Allie Cat, you know you can tell me anything.” He assured me hopefully, but I wouldn’t budge.

“It’s really nothing Devin, I swear.” I tried, but he was adamant.

“Humour me then.” He shrugged and we had a little stare down, after realising that he wasn’t letting it go, I released a long breath of annoyance.

Secretly, I was relieved.

“What’s going to happen to us Devin?” I voiced, my eyes fell to his shirt clad chest unable to meet his gaze. Sensing my unease, Devin tugged on my waist and pulled me towards his bed. He sat me down on the bed and sank down on his knees before me with his hands gripping onto mine. The position was both intimate and comforting.

“Haven’t I told you Allison? I am not going anywhere. I know we haven’t had the best relationship, but I know that what we have is worth fighting for. I have loved you since we were kids and no amount of distance or time will change that.” His revelation shocked me, but his serious tone baffled me beyond words. I had no idea how he felt, but as our childhood flashed before my eyes, it all made sense. His affection was obvious, even though I was oblivious.

“I know this is a shock to you.” he smiled encouragingly, “I wish I could turn back time and takeaway all the years I failed to protect you from the wrath of my father and the pack, I wish I could take back the moment I rejected you, I wish I could take back turning my back on you when you told me you loved me, but I can’t. I can’t undo the hurt, I can only make up for it and I will spend the rest of my life by your side as the mate that you deserve, completing your soul in the way I was meant to.” My eyes softened as I listened to him speak with so much conviction. He was sure of every word he spoke, despite his soft tone.

“How do we make this work?” With those words, something in me broke free. A rush of emotions hit me like a freight train, my eyes snapped up to meet his wide ones. His reaction was the same as mine.

“Do you feel that?” his voice dropped, the look he sent me spoke volumes about his feelings. Unable to speak, I nodded. Before I knew it his lips were on mine, moving feverishly as he lifted my further onto the bed and leaned his hot body over me.

All sense left my brain as his hands travelled against my skin, exploring every crevice of my body. I felt high off him, like I couldn’t get enough, I ached to feel his hot skin beneath my fingertips and before I could comprehend what was happening, my fingers were tugging the material off his taut body.

Devin’s body froze, he leaned up and stared deep into my eyes silently questioning. I felt warmth spread through me at his gesture and without a moment’s hesitation I pulled him back down to me. Just like that we lost ourselves in each other.

∞ Dream ∞

“Mother Selene?” I questioned excitedly, it had been a while since she last visited me and I was happy to see her. I stared in awe as the gorgeous woman dressed in glowing white smiled beside me.

“My beautiful Shadow Alpha.” She greeted, her tone giving away her elation.

“Mother, I missed you so much.” I confessed and she smiled knowingly.

“As have I, my child.” I felt calm; I didn’t know whether it was because I was seeing Mother Selene after all this time or because of what happened between Devin and I. Mother Selene giggled lightly, the sound caused my attention to snap to her glowing features in curiosity.

“You are glowing.” She explained and I blushed crimson, knowing what she was referring to. “I am proud of you Allison, both of you. I did not have a sliver of doubt that you both would succeed and I am proud to see how far you have both come.” My heart swelled with pride at her words, but my eyebrows furrowed in question, not knowing what exactly she meant by her statement.

“What do you mean mother?”

“Today you both have proven yourselves. You have become one in spirit and truly accepted one another. You found your soul in him when together you defeated the uprising, but only today have you placed your trust in him.” My eyes were wide in wonder.

“That feeling…” I muttered more to myself, but she nodded.

“Yes.” I chuckled breathlessly.

“Wow, so all this time… All this time what we had been feeling?” I wondered, feeling puzzled by the sudden turn of events.