Chapter 71 Alex’s truth
Alessia’s POV
Alex is sitting beside me on the bed his knees pressing into mine as his thumb makes circles against my back. The room is in a complete disarray from the storm I created but at least everything is quiet now. Even the air seems still like its listening , waiting.
“Alessia” he murmurs. His voice low and steady not holding an iota of fear. “Are you okay? Can we talk? He hesitates I dont want to overwhelm you.”
I nod my head “I am not completely fine but my heart is still, we can talk-” I wonder what it is he wants to tell me. I look at him watching his black eyes fill with something a kin to panic briefly before it disappears. My heart sinks to my stomach he must have some important news. Straightening I face him listening Intently
He tightened his hand around my back once before continuing to rub soothing circles “Padre mentioned this over the phone, he told me there are two ways for a witch to awaken her powers”
My pulse picks up as I face him “Really? The last call he made to you before we left Sicily?” I ask and he nods. “What else did he say?” I whisper softly even though deep down I am not ready for whatever he has to tell me.
Alex takes a deep breath his eyes filling with worry before he locks his eyes on me again and blurts “There are two ways to awaken a witches powers or unbind her powers” he begins as I reach out for his thigh squeezing him gently “The first is by initiation in your coven performed by the high priestess”
I gulp pondering over his words, that makes some sense I guess. It will be returned at the aisle it was probably taken from I nod “And the Second?”I whisper softly I have an idea about this but I want him to tell me. A muscle ticks in his jaw as he looks at every thing in the room for a moment before his gaze finally settles on mine again.
“By Intimacy” he says quietly “An intimate bond is also strong enough to break whatever seal was placed in you.”
I gasp
A million and one thoughts filter through my mind but one stands out.
He could have used that excuse to force me into bed sooner.
He could have easily manipulated me and I would have agreed.
He could have had me warm his bed since.
But he did not.
Warmth fills me cracking my last bit of resistance like clay.
“You knew” my voice is shaky “You knew making love could unbound my powers and yet you did not take advantage?”
“Yes Cara Mia I knew” he answers without hesitation but I have given you my word. “You will have to make the choice.”
I sigh locking my eyes with him “Thank you for not taking that away from me”
His eyes soften, as something sweet and unguarded flashes in his eyes and my heart rate pics up.
“You will always have a choice Cara Mia. A choice in everything that happens. I will never take that away from you”
Warmth fills my body, I feel it radiating through every pore in my body, through my stomach.
My ribs.
I feel it filling up my chest and throat making my breath uneven.
A shaky laugh escapes me “Even though sometimes you infuriate me Alex I did not expect this”
He scoffs you did not expect what “For you to be this patient-” My voice breaks “I didn't expect you to be this sweet”
He sighs before adding “He also said we won't be able to face La Geneva without awakening your powers, Padre had been off the opinion that I take you to my bed immediately” He pauses a faint blush appearing on his cheeks and I smile “I couldnt take away your freedom of choice Cara Mia not after all you have been through. It will be selfish of me.”
I shiver as I wonder just what Is waiting for us at La Geneva that requires me having my powers. That means they won't give us La Rosa easily and a power tussle will definitely occour. Dios it just keeps getting from better to worse unfortunately .We sit together in silence as I think about all he has said.
I rest my head on his shoulder as Alex lifts his hand to my cheek slowly as if asking for permission without seeking it out loud. I lean into his touch without thinking his palm radiating heat. Just what I need to drive away any residual fear about the upcoming battle with La Geneva. I will cross that bridge when we get there.
“Alessia” he whispers his voice mirrors my longing My heart constructs in my chest. And my last bit of resistance untangles. I lift my head and move closer pressing my lips to his portraying all the emotion he awakened inside me with my kiss.
It's slow.
It's gentle.
It's my way of saying thank you.
Pure .
Real.
Unadulterated.
He returns my kiss with fervor and just as he tilts his head and plunges his long tongue into my mouth-
A loud knock interrupts us!!!
Alex stiffens all of a sudden as Lucas’s voice wafts through the closed door, tense and urgebt
“Alex, sorry to interrupt but there is someone here”
Alex mutters a curse under his breath as he presses his forehead to mine .I take a deep breath shakily as he kisses my forehead.
“I will return shortly Cara Mia, In the meantime have a bath and get dressed.” He gets up reluctantly and I watch his tall frame as he walks towards the door. He turns around and gives me one more intense look before stepping out and shutting the door firmly behind him. I can't even move a muscle as everything that has happened within the last few hours keeps flashing behind my eyes like a movie.