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Thea’s POV“Mom, can Wyatt come over for a sleepover this weekend?” Leo asked his eager voice barely registering as my thoughts had already drifted elsewhere.The idea of visiting Kane in prison had been haunting me for days. I kept telling myself I’d go when I was ready, but things were getting complicated. The thought followed me everywhere, yet I couldn’t find the right moment to discuss it with Sebastian.It was obvious he fucking hated Kane–that much was clear. I wasn’t seeking his permission; I’d visit Kane regardless since he was Phoenix’s biological father. What worried me was Sebastian’s reaction. Though he loved Phoenixashis own,his hatred for Kane was equally evident. I wasn’t sure if his opposition stemmed purely from oathing Kane or if other factors were involved. Probably both.“Mom! You’re not even listening to me!” Leo’s frustrated voice yanked me back to reality. I hadn’t even noticed I’d zoned out again.“Sorry, what were you saying?” I asked, meeting his scrutinizing green eyes. His mannerisms and behavior were so similar to his father’s. Sometimes I found their resemblance absolutely uncanny.He rolled his eyes,asif praying for patience or divine intervention, then repeated his question.I took a deep breath, feeling conflicted. I’d needed time after waking up to understand that Wyatt was already his best friend, butIhadn’t forgotten the complicated history between Sebastian and Jaxon. I wasn’t sure if Sebastian’s previous dislike for Jaxon had changed now that their sons were friends–that part was blank in my mind, and asking Sebastian didn’t seem like a wise move.Their rivalry over Aurora during their younger days still made me uncomfortable. I hated thinking about those times, those years when Aurora had Sebastian wrapped around her finger.The knowledge still stung. Even though everything had changed since I woke up, even though he wrapped his arms around me every night, the shadows and doubts remained like a parasite. It was an ongoing battle. Especially when I didn’t understand what had changed or what had prompted him to give up his love for Aurora and choose me instead. And things only got worse when I felt he was hiding something from me.Part of me feared this was all a dream and I would wake up to find everything gone; another part feared he was playing me. Toying with me. I might be overthinking, but I was afraid he was executing His ultimate revenge card. I mean, what better way to get back at the woman who hurt you than by pretending to be the loving, adoring man she always dreamed of? Then,when she’s wrapped up in the performance,ripping her world apart by leaving her and telling her it was all just a cruel joke. Just revenge for the years he missed being with the woman he truly loved.“Mom!”“I’m sorry,sweetie. I’m a bit distracted today.” He looked annoyed, andIcompletely understood why. Pushing all these thoughts to the back of my mind, I focused on my son. Whether Sebastian’s intentions were pure or not didn’t matter. If he hurt me, I would do what I always did. Pick up the broken pieces and move on. It would hurt like hell,but I also knew I could continue living with abroken and dead heart.“So can Wyatt come over?” Leo persisted.“Let me discuss it with your father when he gets home, okay?”I pulled him close,his presence helping anchor me to the present. “If he agrees, Wyatt can come over this weekend.”His face immediately lit up with a brilliant smile, and I couldn’t help thinking about how many girls would lose sleep over those greeneyeswhen he got older, just like they had over his father’s when he was younger.“Thanks, Mom!” He kissed my cheek. “I’m going to check if Phoenix is awake. I haven’t spent time with her in a while.”“Go ahead.” I watched him race up the stairs, grateful for his affection toward his sister. Leo’s protectiveness over Phoenix reassured1/2Doubtsme. I’d never experienced thats Roman had never cared about me, but I was glad Leo cared for his sister. I wasn’t sure if he knew she was only his half–sister. Deep down, I knew he did. He was a perceptive child, so I guessed he had already figured out Sebastian wasn’t Phoenix’s biological father. And that only made me love him more. Because despite that, he had fully accepted her, and that unconditional love warmed my heart.“What’s got you so deep in thought?” Sebastian’s deep voice suddenly came from behind me, making me jump.“You’re home.” I turned to face him.He sat down on the couch next to me. Then directly, without warning, he pulled me onto his lap and started kissing me. The kisses and intimacy between us were something I’d never get used to. Sure we hadn’t had sex since I woke up, but the way he kissed mewasenough to let me know how intense the hunger burning inside m was. He slipped his tongue into my mouth. I opened for him. Lost in his masculine scent, how our mouths fit together, how his tongue tangled with mine. I completely forgot we were in the living room where Leo could walk in and see us at any moment. My nipples hardened,straining against my bra. I ground my ass against his hardness. Wishing our clothes would magically disappear and I could have him inside me. The groan he let out at my teasing sent electricity through my entire body, and I felt myself get wet.Damn. I really needed to do something about the sexual tension between us. Sebastian seemed to have sworn himself to celibacy for some unknown reason. I didn’t know how to break through his defenses.He pulled away as usual, ending the scorching kiss. While we both tried to catch our breath, he rested his forehead againstmine. Finally, when the fog cleared, I got up from his lap. He was still hard, and I was still aroused. But sitting on his lap like that, feeling his hardness,would only distract me from saying what I needed to say.“What’s wrong?” he asked, seeming to sense the shift in mood. He adjusted himself in his seat, as if trying to find a comfortable position, because the bulge in his pants was really too obvious. So much so that it momentarily distracted me asIcouldn’t help imagining how good his cock would feel in my mouth. I shook my head, clearing the thought, shocked by the images playing in my mind. Fuck, this was so unlike me.“Thea?”I turned tofacemy husband, forcing myself tofocuson the matter at hand. “We need to talk.”ChapterCommentsLIKEDoubts(PartTwo)Thea’s POV“When someone starts a sentence like that, it’s usually not something good,” Sebastian frowned, staring at me almost as if trying to figure out if he’d done something wrong.I didn’t speak. First, I was trying to calm down from the high of sexual arousal. Second, I still didn’t know how to approach this topic with him. I was doing my best to gather my thoughts.“You’re scaring me, Thea,” he said, which surprised me and made me laugh a little scornfully.“Nothing scares you.”It was true. The man standing before me had never been afraid of anything. Had things changed that much? What had happened during the time I couldn’t remember that made him fearful?He stood up and walked to where I was standing. Cupping my cheeks he gave me a small, quick kiss. It wasn’t as intense as the one we’d just shared, but it still made my knees weak.“Before, yes, but now? Now I’m afraid of losing you,” he paused, his eyes looking directly into mine, showing me the truth and sincerity in his words. “I’m afraid of living in a world without you.”His confession caught me off guard. I never imagined I’d hear such sweet words from Sebastian’s mouth. But hearing them felt really good, like floating on a cloud.After all, I’d always imagined how happy I would be when he said sweet things to me. And now it was all happening, and had been since I woke up. I couldn’t stop my heart from racing or those damn butterflies raging inside me.“You’ll never lose me, Sebastian,” I finally got my mouth to work and say something.I saw a flicker of doubt in his eyes. He didn’t believe me, which confused me. Him doubting and thinking I’d leave him was puzzling. Why would I leave? Especially now that I had everything I’d always wanted and craved.Unless he took the first step to leave me, I guess I would never leave. I couldn’t imagine anything that would make me leave the Sebastian I had now. “Trust me,” I told him, holding his hands. “Nothing could take me away from you. Not even death.”His eyes continued to move between mine, as if trying to find the truth of my words in them. After a few seconds, a small smile appeared on his lips, and I knew I’d convinced him. He went to kiss me,but I stopped him. “I won’t let you distract me,” I said firmly. “We really need to talk.”He nodded, then took my hand. His eyes searched the living room, landing on the baby monitor. Without hesitation, he grabbed itand silently led us to his study.“So what did you want to talk to me about?” he asked once we were in his study.The door was locked, and I watched him sit down with confidence.“I want to see Kane,” I decided to say it straight out, like ripping off a band–aid.Over my dead body.” The words were more of a beast’s growl than speech.The calm atmosphere suddenly turned tense. The peace and serenity that had been on him completely disappeared. In its place wasacold mask and anger.1/2Doubts (Part Two)I felt myself shrink back. Normally, I would take his answer like I always had, but something inside me wouldn’t let me yield to him. I couldn’t explain it, but something inside me had changed.“I’m not actually asking for your opinion, I’m just fucking informing you out of courtesy,” I glared at him, letting him see my dissatisfaction. I knew this wouldn’t be easy, but I absolutely wouldnt back down.“You’re not going to see him, Thea. That’s final.”“For God’s sake, Sebastian, he’s Phoenix’s father… unless you lock me to the damn bed, I don’t know how else you’re going to stop me from seeing him.”“That can be arranged.”“You can’t be serious!”I stared at him in shock. The fact that he would actually consider locking me to the bed completely baffled me. He had truly lost his mind, and all this just because I wanted to see my daughter’s father?“I am serious,” he said through gritted teeth.Sighing, I threw my hands up in frustration. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t go. He’s Phoenix’s father.”“Seraphina and Maximus can take Phoenix to see him anytime. It doesn’t have to be you who sees him.”Was his hatred really that deep, or was it something else? I knew Kane and I had once had a relationship, but that was clearly over, just as his relationship with Aurora was over. So what was the problem? Did he not trust me around Kane?ChapterCommentsLIKEPOST COMMENT NOWSHARE2/2ChasinChasing His Wolfless Luna BackFragileAlphaThea’s POV“That’s not an answer,” I snapped, my patience wearing thin.Sebastian’s eyes were like a tempest. Behind those emerald irises swirled an ocean of emotions threatening to pull me under, to drown me in their depths. I’d seen many expressions in those eyes over the years–coldness, indifference, even hatred–but what I saw now was different.Just then, I caught it. A crack in his impenetrable armor. The real reason he didn’t want me to see Kane.It was the second fucking shock I’d had today.“You’re afraid, aren’t you?” I asked softly, trying to process this revelation.He turned away, but it was too late. I’d already glimpsed the fear in his eyes. There was no taking it back now.I stepped closer to him, gently placing my hand on his shoulder. “Sebastian, talk to me.”When I felt the tension in his shoulders, I instinctively began massaging them. I just wanted to understand him. This man who’d spent years treating me like I was nothing more than an inconvenience, suddenly afraid of losing me? It was hard to wrap my head around.After a moment, he exhaled deeply and finally turned to face me. For the first time since I’d known Sebastian,Isaw uncertainty in his eyes. “You’re right, Thea. I am afraid,” he sighed, almost wearily. Afraid you’ll fall in love with him. Afraid you’ll choose him over me, the way I chose Aurora over you time and again. I’m fucking terrified that one day you’ll wake up and decide I don’t deserve you, that I’m not good enough, and you’ll leave. And if you leave me, especially for him, I think my heart would fucking break beyond repair.”His words and the broken look on his face brought tears to my eyes. The man standing before me fascinated me. He’d always been so strong, so confident, but looking at him now, I saw vulnerability. I saw that he was just a man like everyone else, not the cold Alpha statue I’d grown accustomed to.“I’ve already told you I would never leave you, Sebastian,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.“But you haven’t seen Kane yet. He almost took you away from me right under my nose. If it weren’t for his betrayal, I don’t think you’d be with me right now. You would belong to him, and I would have been too late to win you back.”My heart shattered seeing the pain, guilt, and regret mingling in his eyes. If I could, I’d take this heartache from him and bear it myself.If I’d ever doubted whether his feelings for me were genuine, I believed now. Not even the best actor could fake the emotion and vulnerability I saw in his eyes.“Sebastian, I need you to understand something,” I said, holding his gaze. “My feelings for you have always been unconditional. Even when you hurt me, tore me apart, broke my heart, I still loved you. I forgave you because I knew my obsession with you when we were younger ruined your life. Despite how cruel you were, I still loved you,even when I wanted to stop. I’m with you because you’re all I’ve ever wanted, and nothing could take me away from you.”It was the truth. We’d both made mistakes. Some I would regret for the rest of my life. Yes, we were both drunk then, but it was my obsession with him that led me to that bar that night. My obsession that made me think it was okay to sleep with Sebastian even though I knew he belonged to someone else.He repaid me the only way he knew how. It was wrong, and I hated that he made me pay for that mistake, but I understood. If I’d been in his position, I might have done the same thing. I would have gotten revenge on anyone who took me away from the person1/2Fragile AlphaitI loved. We were both wrong, we both handled things in the wrong way, but I was ready to move forward and leave the past behind. Holding onto did nothing but hold us back.“My heart has always belonged to you,” I continued. “If I truly loved Kane, or felt even a tenth for him what I feel for you, then despite his mistakes, I wouldn’t have left him. I would have been angry, I would have been fucking furious, but nothing would have(2) taken me away from him. Not what he did to me or his imprisonment.”Finally, the cloud that had been hanging over him beganto lift.“You have nothing to worry about,” I murmured, stepping into his personal space, wrapping my arms around his waist and resting my head against his chest.But a small part of me couldn’t help but wonder–was that really true?I pushed the annoying thought away, focusing on my husband in front of me.“Alright… then you can see him,” he said evenly.I chuckled at his behavior. He was trying to erase his vulnerability, trying to act as if he was allowing me to do this, but we both knew the truth. He couldn’t stop me from doing what I wanted.I let him think he was getting what he wanted and, leaning against his rumpled shirt, whispered, “Thank you.”This unbreakable Alpha had now shown me his most vulnerable side. Perhaps we could never completely escape the shadows of our past, but at least we could face future challenges together.I was nervous as hell about meeting Kane, but I knew it had to be done, no matter the outcome.ChapterCommentsVisitorThat’s a ridiculous statement when she knows why Kane is in prison.VIEW ALL 2 COMMENTS >LIKE<SHARE Thea’s POV “Mom, can Wyatt come over for a sleepover this weekend?” Leo asked his eager voice barely registering as my thoughts had already drifted elsewhere. The idea of visiting Kane in prison had been haunting me for days. I kept telling myself I’d go when I was ready, but things were getting complicated. The thought followed me everywhere, yet I couldn’t find the right moment to discuss it with Sebastian. It was obvious he fucking hated Kane–that much was clear. I wasn’t seeking his permission; I’d visit Kane regardless since he was Phoenix’s biological father. What worried me was Sebastian’s reaction. Though he loved Phoenixashis own,his hatred for Kane was equally evident. I wasn’t sure if his opposition stemmed purely from oathing Kane or if other factors were involved. Probably both. as , “Mom! You’re not even listening to me!” Leo’s frustrated voice yanked me back to reality. I hadn’t even noticed I’d zoned out again. “Sorry, what were you saying?” I asked, meeting his scrutinizing green eyes. His mannerisms and behavior were so similar to his father’s. Sometimes I found their resemblance absolutely uncanny. He rolled his eyes,asif praying for patience or divine intervention, then repeated his question. as I took a deep breath, feeling conflicted. I’d needed time after waking up to understand that Wyatt was already his best friend, butIhadn’t forgotten the complicated history between Sebastian and Jaxon. I wasn’t sure if Sebastian’s previous dislike for Jaxon had changed now that their sons were friends–that part was blank in my mind, and asking Sebastian didn’t seem like a wise move.Their rivalry over Aurora during their younger days still made me uncomfortable. I hated thinking about those times, those years when Aurora had Sebastian wrapped around her finger. I . The knowledge still stung. Even though everything had changed since I woke up, even though he wrapped his arms around me every night, the shadows and doubts remained like a parasite. It was an ongoing battle. Especially when I didn’t understand what had changed or what had prompted him to give up his love for Aurora and choose me instead. And things only got worse when I felt he was hiding something from me. / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Part of me feared this was all a dream and I would wake up to find everything gone; another part feared he was playing me. Toying with me. I might be overthinking, but I was afraid he was executing His ultimate revenge card. I mean, what better way to get back at the woman who hurt you than by pretending to be the loving, adoring man she always dreamed of? Then,when she’s wrapped up in the performance,ripping her world apart by leaving her and telling her it was all just a cruel joke. Just revenge for the years he missed being with the woman he truly loved. , , “Mom!” “I’m sorry,sweetie. I’m a bit distracted today.” He looked annoyed, andIcompletely understood why. Pushing all these thoughts to the back of my mind, I focused on my son. Whether Sebastian’s intentions were pure or not didn’t matter. If he hurt me, I would do what I always did. Pick up the broken pieces and move on. It would hurt like hell,but I also knew I could continue living with a , I , broken and dead heart. “So can Wyatt come over?” Leo persisted. “Let me discuss it with your father when he gets home, okay?”I pulled him close,his presence helping anchor me to the present. “If he agrees, Wyatt can come over this weekend.” ” , His face immediately lit up with a brilliant smile, and I couldn’t help thinking about how many girls would lose sleep over those greeneyeswhen he got older, just like they had over his father’s when he was younger. eyes “Thanks, Mom!” He kissed my cheek. “I’m going to check if Phoenix is awake. I haven’t spent time with her in a while.” “Go ahead.” I watched him race up the stairs, grateful for his affection toward his sister. Leo’s protectiveness over Phoenix reassured 1/2 Doubts me. I’d never experienced thats Roman had never cared about me, but I was glad Leo cared for his sister. I wasn’t sure if he knew she was only his half–sister. Deep down, I knew he did. He was a perceptive child, so I guessed he had already figured out Sebastian wasn’t Phoenix’s biological father. And that only made me love him more. Because despite that, he had fully accepted her, and that unconditional love warmed my heart. me. I’d never experienced thats Roman had never cared about me, but I was glad Leo cared for his sister. I wasn’t sure if he knew she was only his half–sister. Deep down, I knew he did. He was a perceptive child, so I guessed he had already figured out Sebastian wasn’t Phoenix’s biological father. And that only made me love him more. Because despite that, he had fully accepted her, and that unconditional love warmed my heart. “What’s got you so deep in thought?” Sebastian’s deep voice suddenly came from behind me, making me jump. “You’re home.” I turned to face him. He sat down on the couch next to me. Then directly, without warning, he pulled me onto his lap and started kissing me. The kisses and intimacy between us were something I’d never get used to. Sure we hadn’t had sex since I woke up, but the way he kissed mewasenough to let me know how intense the hunger burning inside m was. He slipped his tongue into my mouth. I opened for him. Lost in his masculine scent, how our mouths fit together, how his tongue tangled with mine. I completely forgot we were in the living room where Leo could walk in and see us at any moment. My nipples hardened,straining against my bra. I ground my ass against his hardness. Wishing our clothes would magically disappear and I could have him inside me. The groan he let out at my teasing sent electricity through my entire body, and I felt myself get wet. was , Damn. I really needed to do something about the sexual tension between us. Sebastian seemed to have sworn himself to celibacy for some unknown reason. I didn’t know how to break through his defenses. He pulled away as usual, ending the scorching kiss. While we both tried to catch our breath, he rested his forehead againstmine. Finally, when the fog cleared, I got up from his lap. He was still hard, and I was still aroused. But sitting on his lap like that, feeling his hardness,would only distract me from saying what I needed to say. mine , “What’s wrong?” he asked, seeming to sense the shift in mood. He adjusted himself in his seat, as if trying to find a comfortable position, because the bulge in his pants was really too obvious. So much so that it momentarily distracted me asIcouldn’t help imagining how good his cock would feel in my mouth. I shook my head, clearing the thought, shocked by the images playing in my mind. Fuck, this was so unlike me. I “Thea?” I turned tofacemy husband, forcing myself tofocuson the matter at hand. “We need to talk.” face focus ChapterComments Chapter Comments LIKE
Doubts(PartTwo) Doubts ( Part Two ) Thea’s POV “When someone starts a sentence like that, it’s usually not something good,” Sebastian frowned, staring at me almost as if trying to figure out if he’d done something wrong. I didn’t speak. First, I was trying to calm down from the high of sexual arousal. Second, I still didn’t know how to approach this topic with him. I was doing my best to gather my thoughts. “You’re scaring me, Thea,” he said, which surprised me and made me laugh a little scornfully. “Nothing scares you.” It was true. The man standing before me had never been afraid of anything. Had things changed that much? What had happened during the time I couldn’t remember that made him fearful? He stood up and walked to where I was standing. Cupping my cheeks he gave me a small, quick kiss. It wasn’t as intense as the one we’d just shared, but it still made my knees weak. “Before, yes, but now? Now I’m afraid of losing you,” he paused, his eyes looking directly into mine, showing me the truth and sincerity in his words. “I’m afraid of living in a world without you.” His confession caught me off guard. I never imagined I’d hear such sweet words from Sebastian’s mouth. But hearing them felt really good, like floating on a cloud. After all, I’d always imagined how happy I would be when he said sweet things to me. And now it was all happening, and had been since I woke up. I couldn’t stop my heart from racing or those damn butterflies raging inside me. “You’ll never lose me, Sebastian,” I finally got my mouth to work and say something. I saw a flicker of doubt in his eyes. He didn’t believe me, which confused me. Him doubting and thinking I’d leave him was puzzling. Why would I leave? Especially now that I had everything I’d always wanted and craved.
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Unless he took the first step to leave me, I guess I would never leave. I couldn’t imagine anything that would make me leave the Sebastian I had now. “Trust me,” I told him, holding his hands. “Nothing could take me away from you. Not even death.” His eyes continued to move between mine, as if trying to find the truth of my words in them. After a few seconds, a small smile appeared on his lips, and I knew I’d convinced him. He went to kiss me,but I stopped him. “I won’t let you distract me,” I said firmly. “We really need to talk.” , He nodded, then took my hand. His eyes searched the living room, landing on the baby monitor. Without hesitation, he grabbed it and silently led us to his study. “So what did you want to talk to me about?” he asked once we were in his study. The door was locked, and I watched him sit down with confidence. “I want to see Kane,” I decided to say it straight out, like ripping off a band–aid. Over my dead body.” The words were more of a beast’s growl than speech. The calm atmosphere suddenly turned tense. The peace and serenity that had been on him completely disappeared. In its place wasacold mask and anger. a 1/2 Doubts (Part Two) I felt myself shrink back. Normally, I would take his answer like I always had, but something inside me wouldn’t let me yield to him. I couldn’t explain it, but something inside me had changed. “I’m not actually asking for your opinion, I’m just fucking informing you out of courtesy,” I glared at him, letting him see my dissatisfaction. I knew this wouldn’t be easy, but I absolutely wouldnt back down. “You’re not going to see him, Thea. That’s final.” “For God’s sake, Sebastian, he’s Phoenix’s father… unless you lock me to the damn bed, I don’t know how else you’re going to stop me from seeing him.” “That can be arranged.” “You can’t be serious!” I stared at him in shock. The fact that he would actually consider locking me to the bed completely baffled me. He had truly lost his mind, and all this just because I wanted to see my daughter’s father? “I am serious,” he said through gritted teeth. Sighing, I threw my hands up in frustration. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t go. He’s Phoenix’s father.” “Seraphina and Maximus can take Phoenix to see him anytime. It doesn’t have to be you who sees him.” Was his hatred really that deep, or was it something else? I knew Kane and I had once had a relationship, but that was clearly over, just as his relationship with Aurora was over. So what was the problem? Did he not trust me around Kane? ChapterComments Comments LIKE POST COMMENT NOW SHARE 2/2 Chasin Chasing His Wolfless Luna Back FragileAlpha Fragile Alpha Thea’s POV “That’s not an answer,” I snapped, my patience wearing thin. Sebastian’s eyes were like a tempest. Behind those emerald irises swirled an ocean of emotions threatening to pull me under, to drown me in their depths. I’d seen many expressions in those eyes over the years–coldness, indifference, even hatred–but what I saw now was different. Just then, I caught it. A crack in his impenetrable armor. The real reason he didn’t want me to see Kane. It was the second fucking shock I’d had today. “You’re afraid, aren’t you?” I asked softly, trying to process this revelation. He turned away, but it was too late. I’d already glimpsed the fear in his eyes. There was no taking it back now. I stepped closer to him, gently placing my hand on his shoulder. “Sebastian, talk to me.” When I felt the tension in his shoulders, I instinctively began massaging them. I just wanted to understand him. This man who’d spent years treating me like I was nothing more than an inconvenience, suddenly afraid of losing me? It was hard to wrap my head around. After a moment, he exhaled deeply and finally turned to face me. For the first time since I’d known Sebastian,Isaw uncertainty in his eyes. “You’re right, Thea. I am afraid,” he sighed, almost wearily. Afraid you’ll fall in love with him. Afraid you’ll choose him over me, the way I chose Aurora over you time and again. I’m fucking terrified that one day you’ll wake up and decide I don’t deserve you, that I’m not good enough, and you’ll leave. And if you leave me, especially for him, I think my heart would fucking break beyond repair.” I His words and the broken look on his face brought tears to my eyes. The man standing before me fascinated me. He’d always been so strong, so confident, but looking at him now, I saw vulnerability. I saw that he was just a man like everyone else, not the cold Alpha statue I’d grown accustomed to. “I’ve already told you I would never leave you, Sebastian,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “But you haven’t seen Kane yet. He almost took you away from me right under my nose. If it weren’t for his betrayal, I don’t think you’d be with me right now. You would belong to him, and I would have been too late to win you back.” My heart shattered seeing the pain, guilt, and regret mingling in his eyes. If I could, I’d take this heartache from him and bear it myself. If I’d ever doubted whether his feelings for me were genuine, I believed now. Not even the best actor could fake the emotion and vulnerability I saw in his eyes. “Sebastian, I need you to understand something,” I said, holding his gaze. “My feelings for you have always been unconditional. Even when you hurt me, tore me apart, broke my heart, I still loved you. I forgave you because I knew my obsession with you when we were younger ruined your life. Despite how cruel you were, I still loved you,even when I wanted to stop. I’m with you because you’re all I’ve ever wanted, and nothing could take me away from you.” , It was the truth. We’d both made mistakes. Some I would regret for the rest of my life. Yes, we were both drunk then, but it was my obsession with him that led me to that bar that night. My obsession that made me think it was okay to sleep with Sebastian even though I knew he belonged to someone else. He repaid me the only way he knew how. It was wrong, and I hated that he made me pay for that mistake, but I understood. If I’d been in his position, I might have done the same thing. I would have gotten revenge on anyone who took me away from the person 1/2 Fragile Alpha it I loved. We were both wrong, we both handled things in the wrong way, but I was ready to move forward and leave the past behind. Holding onto did nothing but hold us back. “My heart has always belonged to you,” I continued. “If I truly loved Kane, or felt even a tenth for him what I feel for you, then despite his mistakes, I wouldn’t have left him. I would have been angry, I would have been fucking furious, but nothing would have (2) taken me away from him. Not what he did to me or his imprisonment.” Finally, the cloud that had been hanging over him began to lift. “You have nothing to worry about,” I murmured, stepping into his personal space, wrapping my arms around his waist and resting my head against his chest. But a small part of me couldn’t help but wonder–was that really true? I pushed the annoying thought away, focusing on my husband in front of me. “Alright… then you can see him,” he said evenly. I chuckled at his behavior. He was trying to erase his vulnerability, trying to act as if he was allowing me to do this, but we both knew the truth. He couldn’t stop me from doing what I wanted. I let him think he was getting what he wanted and, leaning against his rumpled shirt, whispered, “Thank you.” This unbreakable Alpha had now shown me his most vulnerable side. Perhaps we could never completely escape the shadows of our past, but at least we could face future challenges together. I was nervous as hell about meeting Kane, but I knew it had to be done, no matter the outcome. ChapterComments Comments Visitor That’s a ridiculous statement when she knows why Kane is in prison. VIEW ALL 2 COMMENTS > LIKE <SHARE
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