Alpha Nasser

Chapter 25: I am Alpha's mate

I retreated outdoors and settled on the swing outside of Aunt's house. Thinking about the thing that happened today.

I was lost in my own thoughts, trying to make sense of everything that had happened with Alpha, and whether or not I was truly his mate. As I sat there swinging back and forth, lost in my thoughts, I suddenly felt a pair of hands covering my eyes from behind. My heart jumped into my throat, and I let out a small scream before I heard a familiar voice say, "Guess who?"

I turned around and saw Alpha standing there with a big grin on his face. I let out a sigh of relief and punched him playfully on the arm, still feeling a little shaky from the shock. "You scared me!" I said, laughing a little to cover up my embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't resist," he said, still smiling at me. "I saw you out here and I wanted to surprise you."

I smiled back at him, feeling a warmth spreading through me at the sight of him. Despite everything that had happened, there was still something about him that drew me in. "It's okay, I'm just a little on edge tonight," I admitted, feeling a little vulnerable.

Alpha's smile faded a little as he looked at me, concern etched on his face. "What's wrong? Is everything okay?"

I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should tell him about the incident with the girls at the training field, but then decided to be honest. "I've just had a lot on my mind lately," I said, looking down at my hands in my lap. "I don't know where I stand with you, and I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about everything."

Alpha stepped closer to me, and I felt his hand gently lifting my chin so that I was looking up at him. "Emily, I know I've been a bit of a mess lately, and I know I messed up with you. But I want you to know that I care about you. A lot."

I felt my heart skip a beat at his words, and I looked up into his eyes, seeing the sincerity there. "I care about you too," I whispered, feeling a flush creeping up my cheeks.

Alpha took a step closer, and I could feel his breath on my face as he leaned in closer. For a moment, everything else seemed to fade away, and all I could focus on was the warmth of his body and the scent of his cologne. I felt myself leaning in too, drawn to him despite everything.

But then I remembered what Sarah had said, and I pulled back slightly. "Alpha, I can't do this," I said, feeling a pang of regret.

Alpha looked confused for a moment, and then seemed to be hurt. His eyes were filled with sorrow as he looked at me, his expression betraying his inner turmoil.

But the next moment, he lowered his head and pressed his lips on mine.

I felt a rush of emotions flood through me as Alpha kissed me. It was like I was drowning but in a good way. I was confused about my feelings for him, but in that moment, everything felt right.

After a few moments, Alpha pulled back and looked at me with a mix of sadness and regret in his eyes. "I'm sorry," he said, "I shouldn't have done that."

I didn't know what to say. I was still in shock from the kiss, and the sudden change in his demeanor made it even more confusing. "What's going on?" I asked him.

Alpha hesitated for a moment before finally speaking. "I don't know if I should tell you," he said. "It might make things worse."

"What could be worse than this?" I replied, gesturing between the two of us.

Alpha took a deep breath before speaking. "I've been keeping something from you," he said. "Something important."

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's about us," he said. "About our connection."

"What connection?" I asked, feeling a sense of panic rising in my chest.

"The connection between mates," he said. "The bond that ties us together."

I was stunned. "What are you talking about?" I asked.

Alpha looked at me with intensity in his eyes. "Emily," he said. "I think we're mates."

I felt my heart stop. Mates? The idea of being tied to Alpha forever was overwhelming. But at the same time, there was a part of me that felt like it was meant to be.

"I don't know what to say," I said, feeling tears prick at the corners of my eyes.

"You don't have to say anything," Alpha said. "Just know that I care about you, and I want to do whatever it takes to make things right between us."

I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. The idea of being mates was scary, but at the same time, it felt like it was meant to be. I knew that I had a lot to think about, but for now, I was content to just be in Alpha's arms.