The Alpha and I

Chapter Seventeen: Home Sweet Home 1

I dreamt that Henry carried and laid me on a soft bed. I moaned in pain when something hit my back.

"I am sorry,"he whispered on my ear, with tenderness. I am freezing and all I wanted is to be in Henry's arm.

"I am cold," I murmured. In my dream, I saw Henry lay down beside me and snuggled me. That was all I needed, to feel his warmth.

*Henry's POV*

When we arrived in my grandfather's place, Maib is still asleep. I did not want to wake her up so I carried her inside the house. I was greeted by some people and headed into my room. Inside, I gently put down Maib to bed and she moaned while I cleaned her wound. It was maddening me. She was worn out from the fight. I was mad at her when she covered me. And let that creature lashed her back. Her smooth and luminous skin was ruined by the elf's invisible whip. I did not see what it was. The wound runs from her back to her waistline. I hope it will heal soon. I felt guilty. And was mad with myself too because I was too consumed by jealousy so I never paid attention to her plan. I wanted to rip Zerq's neck and tore him into pieces. I would really do it but once again this brave girl, my girl, just took the first move. She'd surprised me with her gifts. Yes! I was too stunned by what I saw back in Martu's. I never thought that my destiny is a witch, a very gifted witch. She was like a vixen back there. And she called me my love. I was too proud because this girl is mine. Well not yet all mine. But she will be soon. My finger traced her eyes, nose, cheekbone, jaw, and her pink lips. I wanted to-

"Kiss her?"

"No." I have to avoid my wolf. Kissing this girl is not a good idea right now. If I kiss her, I will just want more, especially my wolf. The two of us will want more than a kiss.

"Why not? She's our mate."

"I am tired. And stop messing inside my head." I sighed and

wrapped my arms around her gently and she must have liked it for she lay her head on my shoulder.

I could not help myself but to smile in happiness. I contentedly shut my eyes and followed her in darkness.

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Maib's POV

I was awakened by an arm on my waist and by a peaceful breathe on my nape the next morning. Plus, the pain on my back has worsened. I opened my eyes and welcomed by an alien room. I now remembered everything, I was lashed pretty bad by Zerq and we managed to escape. My eyes widened when I found myself lying on a four fostered bed and Henry's arm is freely wrapping me. I knew It was him because of the scent. I got up and checked myself. My back was bare and already bandaged. But I still have my pants on and my front was covered.

"Hey," Henry called, his voice is deep and he'a wearing his boyish grin. "How do you feel?" He got up too and I found out that he's half naked. Shit! His six-packed abs is mouthwatering. His aura is bright, his eyes are glowing and his lips? They were pinkish and so damned sexy. I shifted my gaze away from his body. I am already turned on. Damned hormones! My period is coming and it was making me hotter inside.

"We slept together!" I snapped, pushing him away and trying my best to cover my craving. His smile faded away and a vague pain was all over his handsome face. He did not want to be pushed, but I wasn't sure about it.

"Obviously we did. But nothing happened. I will never take advantage of you, Maib."

I searched the sincerity in his hazel eyes. He's telling the truth.

"Okay, I believe you." I jumped out from bed and regretted it later. My back is freaking sore! I groaned in pain. Henry was beside me in seconds. He brought me back into bed.

"Be careful. Stay on bed, it will help if you stay here. I will go get some food for you." He helped me sit. And left me with a smack on my forehead. I felt cold when he's gone.

I can't lean my head on the headboard. Henry is thoughtful, caring too. My stomach is full of butterflies right now. I was never babied before. My aunt prepares our food, yes. But never treated me like a baby. She taught me how to be independent, always telling me to be brave.

My eyes roamed inside the room the wall was painted with russet and nougat in combination. Very masculine! So this is his room, I guess. And this is huge. I noticed the 42" inches flatscreen tv across his bed. Then in my left, I found a classy but elegant colored black sala set. Henry has his own living room is his bedroom. His grandfather is absolutely rich! Beside the bed side table there is a mini fridge and a coffe table. Then at the right side of the flatscreen tv, I saw a wooden door. If I am just fit to walk, I would like to know if what's behind that door. I sighed as I felt the oddest feeling in my whole life. I felt like I am finally home. This place is whispering in my mind and touching my heart. It is buzzing 'home sweet home' and it creeps the hell out of me.