Call me Alpha

Chapter 45: On his spot

Ashira's POV

"No stray thoughts since last night." Aiden said observantly as he looked at me. He was not smiling but a bit of joy is what I read on those golden-brown eyes. He’s relieved and so am I. Who would want some wandering thoughts without consent? Not me.

It is the morning of the day Aiden liked and hated the most.

The peace treaty between our pack and Ravenous pack has expired, that's a favor on his part. And he hates that he'll renew the oath at midnight. If he wanted to be selfish, a war with Elon is suffice for his personal gratification. My respect in him continues to grow whenever he put his pack first in every decision.

"Thanks God." I replied with a bright grin on my face. "Wait, weren't you supposed to be at the Hall? Its a busy day."

He snorted. "Nick was always in-charge when it comes to the treaty with Ravenous." He said lazily as he snaked his arm on my waist, positioning himself behind me.

The sun was exceptionally shining lively today. Its early and the light had perfectly warm on my skin. We just finished eating breakfast and now standing back to chest at the patio, facing the serene greenery of trees and plants in front of us.

"I object to that." said Nick who popped out of nowhere. I moved a little to turn and look at Nick who was grinning from ear to ear.

"That guy," he points his finger at Aiden and I knew from Nick's smile that he's asking for his ass to get kicked any time soon. "started delegating his job to me ever since he met you." He added a loud laugh after his goofy smile.

I turned at Aiden, grinning. I played along with Nick’s teasing but inside, I hope that was true.

Aiden only snorted.

"Really?" I asked, hopeful. And to be honest, it feels good to hear those words from Nick but I hid it behind a low chuckle as Aiden hugged me tighter.

The first time I met Aiden, he's too busy with his duties that I always ached to see him every second. Or to be with him, always. And Nick was right, Aiden is always on my side these days.

"That look," Nick's eyes narrowed at Aiden. "means I need to excuse myself." then laughed as he walks away and like usual, Nick is gone in a blink.

Aiden loosened his embrace and I took that opportunity to turn and look at his face. I’m not letting this topic died down because I witnessed the Aiden’s changes, too.

I got the feeling that I’ll hate myself if I’m the reason for Aiden’s misdemeanor.

"Was that true?" I asked playfully, trying to cover the slightest accusation that my mind has entertained.

Aiden screwed his eyes shut, looking irritated but the willingness to prolong the conversation is there. Although his jaw kept tightening so I figured he’s irritated somehow.

Nick? Or me? I’m not sure but I’m willing to risk just to hear his

hope he

shade his eyes showed. I was stunned. What was he thinking that made me

a darker golden-brown that its almost copper. It expresses a feeling that I know every word he’ll say was hard to utter

he’s passionate about something at work, when he flowed his thoughts to me and when

did when I can't take my eyes off you since the night that

from that event but upon knowing how dedicated he was with his title, I didn't think he would react that way up until

"I… Don’t d-"

looked me straight through my soul as silence enveloped us. At last, he sighed. “If I know they needed me at the hall, I'll be there. My

myself away a little because my mind can’t function properly when he’s that way! I can’t argue if he already explained himself like that. Like he said it clearly and that should be

"I'm not saying-"

leave you alone yet." his interruption made my heartbeat quick and loud. It’s a confession!

He caress my

for a long time." He continued in a

swallowed the bump forming on my throat. I feel like my mouth had dried and upon looking at his normally wet lips, I’m more thirsty. I loved times like this with him but I'm more

broad daylight! Not that

remembered that moment and I quickly distract my head to

can take care

you weak." He stated to prove a

offered me to drink the potion. It’s

me blame this with idiocy,

shame and irritation. He didn’t convey that I’m an idiot

True, he may see it that way. An act of idiocy. But for me, that was never the

be another war, huh? You need to fight for the pack, not babysit

finish a war fast and bloody." My mouth dropped open and his face is not helping me recover from what he said. His expression is far from joking! "Then I'll come back to you."

to laugh with his impulsivity. I can't believe of the ideas he

exploded colors and rainbows. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed, overjoyed,

felt this

finally accepted by my family, overjoyed of the

same

feeling of

don't want him to think I'm all messed up inside my head. Thoughts leaking, suddenly crying from being overwhelmed, I'll definitely look

you need to leave me at times." I reminded him. I brushed my eyes