Chapter 160 Miranda Gross
Alessia’s Pov
Absent-minded I open the shower and cold water pelts down on my body but it doesn't ease my thoughts at all.
I know what I heard
It wasn't my imagination
He was thinking about it and I heard him loud and clear. I brush my fingers over my rose tattoo again and warmth fills me .It actually feels like it is coming alive. If this is what it feels like when you are fully bonded then I underestimated it's depth and importance. I have felt drawn to Alex like a moth to a flame since the moment we met at his club. But being bound feels a whole lot deeper. And if I can already hear his thoughts it means he will soon be able to hear mine.
Mine happened before his because I am a Molano witch I presume. My mouth curves into a smile, I can't wait to take a look at his torso to see how his own tattoo is looking now. I step out of the shower and dry myself quickly. I donned black tight jeans and a fitted pair of jeans. Not sparing a glance at the mirror I step back into the room. Lucy and Angelica are dressed in similar attire seated on the sofa talking lowly. They both turn at the sound of the bathroom door closing.
“Princess you look a bit different” Lucy says watching me proceed to the middle of the room.
I don't have time to ask her what she means now.
“I need a moment with Alex” I say simply and the ladies exchange amused looks.
I am sure they think I need an intimate moment with him to calm my nerves and I don't dissuade them.
Upon leaving the room I find Alex standing at the end of the long corridor peering at something on his phone .He seems to feel my presence and he looks up immediately.
“Alessia, do not forget Her name is Miranda Gross” he says without missing a bit “ I am just watching her videos “
I scoff, “The name that is already etched in my brain?” Alex laughs “I will check it out later” I reply calmly “Right now I want to check something.”
“Show me your bond mark” I tell him calmly.
His eyes darken for a moment before he shrugs taking his top off… “Your wish is my command” As soon as it is off his head his tattoo comes into view. I gently brush his full rose exactly like mine with my fingers and feel the same zap and warmth I felt from mine. “Its just as I thought the bond is complete” I murmur more to myself than him.
Alex stares at me, his eyes full of wonder . As he looks at his mark “ I haven't checked it in a while but I felt it pulsing warmly earlier. What does this mean for us?”
I watch him intently for a moment “I am not sure of all that it entails, I am yet to figure that out but I know one thing”
He raises his brows as I step closer to him. Leaning towards his ear “I want you to think of something”
He is quiet for a moment, then his eyes flash with a look akin to amazement. He finally understands what I want to try.And He does it…
“You look so amazing after your shower “
I hear it in my mind like an extra inner voice with a different tone and breath hitches in my chest. I school my face to not give me away.Instead I lift my head and give him a wink .
“You should guard your thoughts more carefully.” I answer softly “And thank you I also feel more energised after the cold shower”
His pupils dilate with shock written all over his face.He doesn't utter a word but he clenches his jaw and tries it a second time, this time his thoughts are sharper more pronounced in my mind. “If we can read each others minds in La Geneva, we will be unstoppable”
It's clear our connection has been formed and his thoughts are clearer when he focuses, and is more centered.
I let out a deep breath “Indeed we will be” I whisper
And I laugh doing a small dance! “Alex, do you know what this means?” I hesitate before adding “because of this development our strategy will evolve.No need for spoken cues between us anymore, or subtle looks. We can proceed silently”
He nods letting out a small chuckle “Yes Alessia,We will be deadlier.”
We stand together silently for a few minutes then he hands me the phone to watch the video “Here watch this and show me Miranda Gross” I study the video carefully then nod. Cramming her features. His words feel more like a command so soon after we discovered our mind-reading he could have even sent it as a thought but I don't take offense. I need to be able to put whatever is on my mind aside and work fast.
Shutting my eyes I take a few deep breaths, locking up all my thoughts and worries in the depths of my mind and pulling on my power in my core. I replay Miranda's video in my mind. Then slowly start transforming into:
Miranda Gross
Mid forties
Chestnut haired
Detached high council member
A woman who needs no validation from anyone talk less of her coven members
My bones re align she is slightly shorter than me
Body becomes older a bit plumper
Posture changes
Lastly my face, my jaw changes, eyes more spaces and the final ripple as my face is now completely transformed. This time around the glamour feels like a second layer of skin. I open my eyes slowly and Alex opens his phone camera to show me my face.
I am not longer Alessia Molano
I turn from side to side checking the bone structure and facial features.
Alex says nothing as he slowly returns his phone to his pocket and watches me critically
“Speak.” Alex commands
I let Miranda talk
“How may I help you? Her voice is low and in control just the right touch of authoritative without sounding like a dictator.Alex paces around me checking me from all angles, I remain in the same spot calmly. Then he checks his watch for the time.
“Lets see how long you can hold her”
Time lapses as we stand together, I look out through the window peeping at the blooming rose bushes. I feel a slight tingle on my spine but not as bad as I felt it yesterday. Before Glamour used to feel like I was pushing myself but now it feels like wearing an extra layer of clothes..
He checks the time once more “Five minutes already.” he mutters and I don't feel tired or a sheen of sweat. I watch him as his eyes remain on his watch, occasionally turning to me to see how I am still holding up. Checking my nuances and facial expressions.If he notices a small sign of distress then the jig is up-