Chapter 54 054
Danica's POV
"You know, that bracelet of yours gave me a kind of burning feeling when I tried to take it off your wrist when you were unconscious," Alexander muttered, still carrying me like a baby... a big baby.
"Really? It... burned?" I asked, amused yet even more confused because I was beginning to think 'HIM' could be someone like my mate or someone I could trust. But if it burned Alexander, what was that supposed to mean?
Was he going to become a big jerk to me eventually too? Or was it just someone else entirely?
I wished it was simply the latter.
The thought of Alexander screwing me over after all these... After I'd unintentionally given my heart to him even when I vowed not to, killed me.
I can't imagine what would happen if he did screw me over.
I'd probably go completely out of my mind.
"It did, and that was when I realized it wasn't just a regular tacky bracelet. Not that I would ever call it tacky to you because it suits you," He quickly added, and I laughed. Not those usual forced laughter that leaves my mouth when I'm facing the ultimate test of my sanity around Joey, my stepmom or my father.
"Right" I muttered amidst my laughter and I didn't miss the tiny smile that ghosted the corner of his lips when I pulled back a bit to see his face.
I relaxed into his body again and then I said the words I've been meaning to say since I woke up in that room after ten days of being unconscious.
"Thank you, Alexander" I murmured softly, almost inaudibly but I knew he heard me.
"For what?" His response came, calm and controlled, almost bored.
"For everything. Sparing my life, making me feel the most comfortable even when I don't deserve it, saving me, and punishing those that hurt me" I recited each one after the other.
"Thank you so much for that" I added and he sucked in a sharp breath.
"I did those because you don't deserve less, little Doc. You deserved my full attention, my full care and my full protection" he muttered simply and I felt my breath hitch.
"Why?" I whispered, my heart racing, scared and thrilled at the same time.
"Because, you're mine. And mine alone. Every inch of you belongs to me and no one dares to touch what is mine" he said lastly, his tone gaining an edge that dragged a shiver through my spine.
Though he said nothing more, and nothing less, that was enough to tell anyone that there was no room for arguments.
It wasn't like I wanted to argue anyway. I want to be his... And I want him to be mine. But maybe this... Being his is just enough right now.
He gently lowered me to a fluffy soft surface and it wasn't until then that I realized we were already here. In my own room.
"Take a break for today and think of what you're going to do tomorrow, the next two days and the next three days..." He trailed off and my brows squinted.
"What do you mean by thinking of what I'm going to do?" I asked.
"What I mean is, you're going to have a one week break before becoming an official doctor at the Pack's clinic. Your break isn't limited to the Pack house. You can do whatever you like and visit wherever you like, as long as it doesn't go beyond the borders." He explained in detail and my heart literally exploded in happiness.
"Really? I get that freedom?" I asked to be sure he wasn't just messing with me. But he wasn't.
"Yes. For one week." He responded and my face exploded in a full blown smile. Soft giggles escaped me as I dramatically collapsed on the bed only to sit up again to see Alexander staring intently.
"What are you thinking about so hard?" I asked, my face still beaming even though I wasn't smiling anymore.
"I'm just thinking... How could a female wolf be this bright and adorable and still not have a mate?" He said and my heart stopped. Went in complete shambles and then stopped again.
"At the last Mating night celebration, did you not find your potential mate? The Moon goddess was always very generous with dropping the bond bombs during those parties" He continued and my nails bit into my palm nervously.
I was practically scratching and pinching myself hard for a distraction.
The silence that followed his last words was deafening. It took a while to remember that he actually asked me a question. And when I did, I gave a response that was the easiest for me.
"No. I guess she looked up on my request to not have another after my first two" I said simply and he nodded once, not pressing me further for answers I wasn't ready to give.
I'd fallen in love with Alexander somewhere along the line but that doesn't mean I was ready to acknowledge the mate bond.
All this was just a fantasy. And it would end.
Alexander was only physically attracted to me but once it came to worse, he would do what he thinks is best for the Pack. And that would be to reject me.
He could spare me the public humiliation because of how much he likes me right now but even a private rejection is also a rejection, right?
So, no. I'm not going to do that to myself.
I'm not going to make my heart bleed one more time from a rejection. Especially not now when my heart has completely betrayed me.
And probably not ever.
“I'm leaving for Woven Peak Pack first thing tomorrow morning” Alexander muttered, thankfully changing the subject of discussion.
“You're leaving? For how long?” I asked. I couldn't help myself, okay.
“Minimum of three days” he replied but I wasn't done.
“And Maximum?”
“Five days” he added and I smiled tightly.
“You seem tense. Is it about the trip?” I asked softly and he hummed softly.
“You don't feel comfortable going on the trip?” I asked and he nodded once.
“That's disappointing” I muttered after a sigh and he immediately returned his attention to me, amused eyes raking me down.
“You're Alpha Alexander Russell himself. The sole ruler of Dark Orchids Pack. Not even another Alpha qualifies to make you feel uncomfortable. You can just pull out a few eyes and tongues if anyone crosses you” I told him with a smile. Though I didn't mean the last words literally.
He said nothing in return. Just took three steps towards me and planted a soft yet passionate kiss on my lips.
"I could ban Bianca from your room the entire day if you want" he muttered as he pulled away.
I blinked, clearly confused.
"No, don't do that. I've been bad enough not asking about her first before going to find the people who are responsible for me ending up like mashed potatoes" I told him guiltily and he nodded once.
"I found you faster, thanks to her. Or you could have been lonely in that forest for a long time before I even thought about it" he said.
"Where is she right now?" I asked her and a squeak in my window followed just in time.
"There's an ancient criminal living inside her, I tell you" Alexander shook his head before turning to walk out, leaving me with my ancient criminal friend.