Worthless to Priceless The Alpha’s Rejected Mate novel Chapter 48

KADEN’S P.O.V

I waited with bated breath for her to push me away. Her lips were as soft and pillowy as always and I could have gotten lost in them. I savored the taste like it was my last because I knew she would push me away. When she lifted her arms, I was prepared to feel them but to my shock, she placed them tentatively on my shoulders as if she was unsure of whether she should pull me closer or push me away.

I didn’t want to give her the chance to over think. I grabbed her waist and pulled her flush against me. Her hands wrapped around my collar as a gasp left her lips and I used the opportunity to slip my tongue into her mouth. She kissed me back albeit slowly as if she were still indecisive. I poured everything I had into the kiss. I wanted her to know how I felt about her and that I was sorry for what happened with Lucy. I had never been good with my words so I showed her with the kiss.

She seemed to understand because her hand trailed up from my collar to my neck. She was still hesitant and I understood that so I let her be. I wanted so much more than that kiss but I forced myself not to act on those impulses. I wanted nothing more than to rock my hips against hers so she would feel how badly I wanted her but I didn’t. When I pulled back for air, I was grateful I didn’t because there were storms in her eyes.

“Kaden,” she began slowly. I knew she was as affected by the kiss as I was. “That shouldn’t have happened. I shouldn’t have kissed you. Especially not after- I should go.”

She tried to side step me but I stopped her.

“I’m sorry,” the words felt foreign on my lips. It had been a long time since I felt the need to apologize to anyone. The nature of my position did not leave space for apologies. “I should have never kissed her and I don’t know why I did. You are the one I want. I don’t feel anything for her.”

“She was on top of you,” Amelia spat then she gasped when she realized what she had done. “My apologies, Alpha, I should have never spoken to you like that.”

“You have more right than anyone to speak to me that way,” I grabbed her palms tightly in mine. “You are right, I was wrong but Amelia, you are my mate, not her. You are the one I want. I am trying to be patient with you but it is hard.”

She bit her lower lip as she pondered over my words. It was a simple action but it had me hardening in my pants. I tilted my head back and let out a groan. I was trying to take things easy but she was not helping matters. She was leaning against my desk with me standing between her legs and biting her lips. I wanted nothing more than to flip her over and claim her as mine. Instead, I reached out and softly tugged on her bottom lip until she released it.

“Don’t do that,” she scrunched her brows in confusion but I offered no other explanation save for five words. “It can be very distracting.”

Her cheeks heated as if she understood what I meant. “This is happening too fast. I need some time to think. One second you were kissing her and the next you were kissing me.”

I closed my eyes but nodded. She was right. If I pushed her any more I knew I would lose her so I took a step back from her and discreetly adjusted my pants so my bulge would not show. She was shocked that I agreed to her request so easily and I could tell that she had a million questions.

“I have one request,” I spoke up and she hummed. “I want to take you out on a date.”

“Are you sure?” she asked and I nodded. “You want to take me on a date. Why? Where?”

“Why is because you’re my mate and I can’t tell you where or it won’t be a surprise. Just tell me that you agree. We can scrap out our weekly reports for dates instead. What do you think?”

“I think that’s a great idea.”

“Shall we seal it with a kiss then?” her cheeks heated as I leaned in and kissed her softly making sure to graze my teeth over her bottom lip as I pulled back. “Have a good day, Amelia.”

She rushed out of my office quickly after that. As soon as the door shut behind her, I ran my hands down my face in frustration. I could have grossly messed things up with Amelia because of one stupid mistake with Lucy. I needed to keep Lucy in check and get her out of the way without raising suspicion with my mother. Amelia would never truly be mine as long as Lucy was in the way.

There was a knock on my door and I was prepared to tell the person to fuck off when Caleb walked in. His nostrils flared and confusion took over his features. The room smelled like Amelia and Lucy and I could tell he had plenty questions but I had no intentions of answering them.

“Do I want to know?” Caleb asked but I stayed silent. “Fine then, I just wanted to let you know that Amelia just left. Clara will let me know when she gets home.”

“What do you want, Caleb?”

“I want to know if you know what you’re doing. Lucy might get suspicious and if she does then so will your mother. I’m just trying to look out for you and Amelia.”

“I can handle myself and I can handle my mother. Thank you for your concern but it is not necessary right. Focus on not letting things slip to my mother.”