His unexpected mate [the green coven series]

KISS

ALEX POV

"I don’t want your pity, I don’t need anybody pitying me," she yelled, tears streaming down her cheeks from her puffy eyes. "I saw your face, Alex! I saw how you look at me! I even saw Max pitying me!" She sobbed and trembled, avoiding my gaze.

I was speechless.

I’m not good at talking; I’m more a man of action than words. Leo kept pacing incessantly in my mind, searching for a way to calm and comfort her. A mate’s touch usually calms down, maybe I should embrace her. "Whatever! Do something! She is hurt! Move, human!" Leo screamed, stepping forward. "Or I will!"

"Calm down, she is already scared enough. I’ll try," this thought calmed him a bit.

I lowered myself, reaching out toward her chin, lifting her face so our gazes met again. With my thumb, I wiped away a tear trickling down her cheek, flushed from crying and running through the trees.

"Ali, hey, I’m not pitying you, we are not. You misinterpreted my behavior, I swear to you…" Leaning forward, I was almost convincing her to let me hug her.

"Do you think that I am a w***e? That I’m not able to keep my thighs closed? Do you think that I deserved what happened?" With trembling lips, big doe eyes, my little bunny was waiting for answers, with trepidation and anxiety.

Every sob that escaped her lips felt like a dagger to my heart, a painful reminder of the pain I had caused her by not being there when she needed me most. Regret gnawed at my insides, If only I had been there for her, if only I had made different choices, perhaps she wouldn't be in such pain now. How could I have been so blind? How could I have let Jacob words to trick me?

Idiot. I'm an i***t, nothing more than that, I muttered to myself mentally, with Leo in agreement.

"Ali, don't say that. I'll never think poorly of you, and neither should you," I managed to say in a soft tone. "Jacob is a dark warlock, a powerful one. I believe he put you under a spell, maybe more than one, judging by your account." She widened her eyes, paling. "The fact that you managed to break the spell and escape from him indicates that...nothing, we’ll figured it out"

Maybe it's too soon for this conversation, maybe she needs time to adjust, I told myself. I sighed, finally embracing her, burying my head in the curve of her neck and deeply inhaling her wonderful and comforting scent.

Alice breathed heavily against my chest, her forehead resting on my chin. My little bunny was calming down; my scent was soothing her, her breaths gradually steadied, becoming more even. The tension in her body seemed to melt away as she relaxed in my embrace. It was a relief to feel her calming down, her trembling gradually subsiding.

Surrounded by the serene ambiance of the forest, the rustle of leaves overhead and the gentle sway of branches, we found a moment of solace amidst the chaos. The soft rays of sunlight filtered through the canopy above, casting a warm glow around us, as if nature itself was offering its comfort.

I tightened my embrace around her, wanting to convey a sense of safety and security. With her forehead against my chin, I felt Leo purring, an alpha wolf purring like a damn kitten!

The more I reflected on her story, the more convinced I became that she wasn't human. Perhaps a hybrid, but there had to be something hidden within her. No human could break a spell by Jacob, especially not one as powerful as the one she described. The aura I sensed was likely Alice's at this point; it was the only explanation. As incredible as it seemed, it couldn't have been Jacob; otherwise, she wouldn't be here in my arms now. No one intervened, but my little bunny saved herself.

It was as if pieces of a puzzle were falling into place, yet the picture they formed remained obscure and enigmatic. Instead of unravelling the mysteries, her story only deepened the plot. She's unaware of her nature, hell, she didn't even know about the existence of supernatural’s until an hour ago.

As I held her close, I observed her absentmindedly twirling her necklace, the amulet spinning between her fingers in a rhythmic, hypnotic motion. Taking a closer look, I recognized it immediately: imperial jade. This stone was renowned for its physical and spiritual protection among witches and warlocks. How had she come by it? Did she understand its significance? Could this be the missing piece of the puzzle ? The need for answers intensified, driving me to seek out the truth behind the enigma that was Alice. My mother, with her knowledge of the occult, would likely have the answers I sought.

"Alex," she said softly, capturing my attention. "I'm sorry."

"Hmm? For what?" I inquired.

"For everything. You guys revealed all your secrets to me, and I've put you all at risk because of the unwanted attention of a sick, crazy warlock. I should just go back home. He won't cross half the world for a missed hookup," she murmured, pain and regret filling her emerald eyes.

I paled at the thought. I couldn't bear the idea of losing her. In my mind, Leo glared at me, his thoughts piercing mine. "Useless human! She's MINE!" he roared. "Fix it, or I will!"

My heart raced, and in that moment, instinct took over. I gently lifted her face with my thumb and forefinger, locking eyes with those two magnificent green pools. Then, I shifted my gaze to her plump lips. She was nervously biting the bottom one—a sight that made me yearn to be the one nibbling on it.

Closing the few inches that separated us, I pressed my lips softly against hers. It was a chaste kiss, not meant to scare her, but to banish those troubling thoughts from her mind. Tingles and sparks erupted from our contact, coursing through my chest.

As I pulled away to gauge her reaction, she reached behind my neck, pulling me back in for another kiss. This time, it was different—filled with urgency and passion. Soft nibbles and bites ensued, and she let out a soft moan as I slipped my tongue into her mouth, exploring and savoring her taste. Our kiss grew more intense, a silent battle for dominance unfolding between us.

Goddess, she tasted divine, her scent growing stronger with each passing moment—cinnamon and maple syrup filling the air around us. My co*k twitched in anticipation, desire coursing through me. I gently took hold of her thighs and placed her on my lap, facing me. My hard on pressed against her core, and I retracted it a bit, I didn't want to frighten her.

Despite my efforts to restrain myself, my body responded eagerly to her proximity. I could sense her arousal, sweet and spicy, adding to the intoxicating atmosphere between us. As we both panted and moaned, our bodies intertwined in a passionate frenzy.

I ran my hands from her toned thighs to her luscious curves, feeling her fingers intertwine in my locks. As I bit down on her lip with a hint of force, she gasped in response. "Sorry," I murmured softly, my lips trailing rough kisses along her jawline and down to her neck. There, I found her marking spot, licking and nibbling it, she was a moaning mess and Leo was howling in delight.

In the midst of our intimate moment, the tranquillity of the forest was shattered by a sharp sound. Instantly, I shifted into a protective stance, my senses heightened as I scanned the surroundings for any sign of danger.