Chapter 40 His And Only His
Alyssa's POV
By the time I woke up the next morning, I couldn't feel my body but at the same time, a permanent smile was etched on my face when I remembered how Zayn held me and how he repeatedly called me his and told me he loved me as if he wanted it to sink in…it definitely did.
I was alone in the bed causing a frown to settle on my face. “Where did he go?" I thought, standing up while ignoring the pain that shut through me.
“Are you okay, Red?" I heard Zayne ask through our mindlink and my frown only deepened seeing how he wasn't close.
I nodded before realizing he couldn't see me, “I'm okay, where are you?" I asked. His response was immediate, telling me he was getting breakfast for me…I mean, he could've easily asked one of the Omegas to do that or even Mel but the fact that he went himself made me feel on top of the world.
“After last night, I don't think you can go any higher." Nira teased, and I just rolled my eyes before going to stand in front of the mirror.
I pushed my hair aside and smiled the second I saw it.
His mark. My mark.
A warm crescent sat on my neck, glowing softly like it belonged there. I touched it, and heat rushed through me, a flutter settling low in my stomach. Unlike when he first marked me, the pain had disappeared and instead, a gentle warmth spread through me, steady and comforting.
“Beautiful, isn't it?" Nira asked.
I smiled softly, “it's perfect." I murmured, wondering why it didn't happen sooner.
"If I know wearing my mark would put that smile on your face, I definitely would've marked you a fucking long time ago.” Zayne said and I turned to face him, his arms wrapped around my waist.
"Good morning, baby.” I said, kissing his lips softly.
He simply nodded, not taking his eyes off my neck. "Fuck! You are perfect.” He said.
"I feel that way too.” I confessed.
Together, we took a not so quick shower and he fed me breakfast…and I definitely wasn't complaining. For whatever reason, being with him now felt like the first we met. Maybe it was because of his mark I was now wearing, being with him felt different in a good way.
“I'll see you later." I told Zayne about thirty minutes later, when he was ready to get back to work and I also needed to meet the girls.
“How about you stay with me for a few minutes?" He asked, “the girls can handle the childcare without you for a while."
I turned to look at Tristan and Xavier who were trying not to look at us. “You'll be just fine, baby." I told him, “I’ll sneak back once you're alone." I added through our mindlink and I loved how his face lit up.
“Fuck!" He groaned slightly, “I love you."
I kissed his lips again before waving goodbye, to him and also to the guys who were done pretending they were focused on the report in their hands.
“I take it the talk yesterday worked really well," Mel said, as we made our way to the childcare. “You're glowing, Luna." She said and I felt my face heat up.
“I mean, I didn't realise what I was missing out on." I admitted, “but I'm not going to make that mistake again."
She grinned widely, making me wonder why I never really spoke to her in the first place. From our conversations, it was obvious she was cool to talk to and she also didn't have issues saying how she felt. The girls also didn't mind involving her in whatever conversation we were having.
The smile was wiped off my face when Lori appeared in front of me. Mel was quick to step between us. For a moment, I'd forgotten about her and I thought it was the same for her…but apparently not.
“I just want to talk to Luna Alyssa." She said, but Mel stood her ground.
“She doesn't want to talk to you."
“It won't take time, and you can be here if you want to."
A part of me was curious about what she wanted to say, but at the same time, I couldn't stop thinking about our first encounter…especially with her brother. Then again, she hasn't said anything out of the ordinary except to try to apologize.
“It's okay," I told Mel, who looked at me as if to ask if I was sure. "I'll talk to her." I repeated, and only then did she step out of our middle.
Lori gave me a small nod, “thank you."
“I didn't do it for you," I said sharply, my tone surprising even me.
But Lori didn't look fazed by my reaction. “I deserve that," she murmured. “I know you have your doubts about me…and you have every reason to, but I really am sorry about how I handled everything.”
A wave of guilt washed over me, she lost her brother and she was grieving. Even though Jace wasn't my real brother, I didn't pray for anything to happen to him.
“I'm sorry too…he was your brother.” I heard myself say and her head snapped upward and Mel met my gaze but didn't say anything.
“Alyssa," Nira warned slowly.
“So you forgive me?" She asked.
I nodded and even before I could open my mouth again, she threw her arms around me, catching both of us by surprise.
"But that doesn't make us friends.” I quickly added, putting some space between us and she nodded, "I'll take what I can get.”
She waved me goodbye while I tried not to over think it, if she had an ulterior motive or something. I could tell Mel was trying not to say anything as well which was probably a good idea.
The girls both stood up to greet me the moment I walked through the door, both of them wearing laugh smiles.
"Oh my goodness!” Aria exclaimed, "it finally happened…our baby is no longer innocent."
Several heads snapped to us, wondering what was the problem this time, seeing how we were always loud. Pushing the thought of Lori to the back of my mind, I let myself enjoy being with the girls while fighting the urge to run back to Zayne's office.
“Tell us, how was it?" Aileen asked.
“No thank you," I replied, my face burning up. “But I can assure you it's definitely happening again very soon. I should've listened to you guys in the first place."
They went on to obsess over my mark and how beautiful it looked compared to theirs, which was a string of numbers, the day they met their mates. I loved how I could finally contribute to their conversation.
“I forgave Lori." I announced, when they were done looking at my mark.
Two heads snapped to look at me, “what?" They chorused, looking at me like I'd lost my mind.
"What were you thinking?” Aileen asked, before turning to face Mel. "You didn't stop her?”
"I swear I tried, but I can't go against her order.”
Aria groaned, "I can't believe you sometimes…that girl is evil."
“She probably is," I agreed, “but at the same time, she looks sincere and what type of Luna…or person would I be if I don't give her a second chance.”
Aileen sighed deeply, "I'm not sure I envy you right now.” She said, resting her back against the couch, clearly done with me.
We spent the rest of the day taking care of the kids, teaching them how to bake, how to paint and we also made sure they had fun. A part of me soon found myself wondering if I would be a good mother to my kids.
“Hold on…” I paused, "how am I already thinking about kids?”
"Oh, after last night, it's definitely going to happen.” Nira said, “maybe even faster than you think.”
I was still on that when Tristan came in, a frown on his face as he took the seat beside Aileen, wrapping his arms around her. And after greeting me, he avoided meeting my eyes and that didn't sit well with me.
“Did something happen to Zayne?” I asked, already standing up despite not feeling anything from him.
He shook his head, "of course not.” He replied, "Alpha is fine.”
That didn't sound convincing enough, so I dashed out of the room, going straight to Zayne's office with Mel behind me.
“Luna, I don't think you want to go in there." Xavier, who was standing in front of the door said, shooting me an apologetic smile.
Before I could ask why, a loud voice came from inside the office. “How dare you mark that good for nothing Omega?" And I felt my blood run cold.