Hello Darling: Book 1 (Completed)

The Smell of You (2)

Alina's POV

Oh, this is more intense than I had initially thought. The way his blood-red eyes stare deep into my soul, his heavy breathing, his hands clenching tightly at his sides, and the way licked his lips. God, my fangs hurt so much. I need to mark him, I need to make him mine.

"Um, hi." Hi? That's all you got, woman?! What the hell?

"Hello." Ya'll just play his voice at my funeral cause I'm dead! Literally.

"Could you come down? I think there are some things we need to discuss." He stares at me for a bit longer before standing up and jumping off of the roof and landing next to me. I gasped at his close proximity. Damn, his scent is suffocating me. I love it!

"So, it would seem that we are mates. Just know, I do not want to get married to that Maddox! If he wasn't a prince with some land that my father is desperate to get his hands on, I would shove this marriage off! I want you, I need you, but my father will not see that!" He just stood there, listening to me before cradling my face with one of his hands. Oh, fuck, his hands are big.

"Alina. I want to be with you. Hold you, love you, kiss you, fuck you..." Oh, yes, please.

"But, I can't. I have a secret that can ruin this family if I say anything." What could this family be hiding? 

"But, I want to be with you, Sorin. Please." I had tears in my eyes at this point. Anything to keep him with me.

"I promise, we will be together. I just need a little more time to get some things together." I sighed sadly and nodded.

"Okay. Is there anything I can do to help?" He nods.

"Make sure that jackass doesn't touch you. You have no idea how hard it is for me to hide the shadows and not kill him for touching you. We might not be able to be together right now but you are mine. Do not forget that, Alina." He grabs my throat and pulls me close. 

"Sorin, please..." He growls lowly before letting me go. No, please come back.

"Please be patient with me for a little more. I promise." He kisses my cheek and walks by me to go into the palace. Silent tears run down my face as I feel like my heart got rejected. Okay, just grin and bear it, Alina.

*The next day*

Mother decided to take me shopping for a dress for the ball. Father wants me to get a dress to match Maddox but I am not going to. I'm going to pretend to get one and then burn it. 

"What do you think about this one, Alina?" Mother holds out a deep navy dress. It was pretty but it screamed subdued and in the background. I refuse to be that. I want something bold.

"It's okay..." Mother sighs and puts the dress back.

"So, the servant, huh?" I stopped in my steps and turned to my mother.

"What are you talking about?" Mother rolled her eyes.

"Your father might be stupid but I'm not. I can tell by your breathing. Now, it's the one with long hair, huh?" I blushed and nodded.

"Mom, what do I do? He's my mate but Father wants me to marry Maddox. My fangs hurt every time I am around him. I need him." Mother cradled my cheek and kissed my forehead.

"I know it's hard honey but things will turn out for the better." I sighed and turned around.

"That seems to be the story of my life right now." I walk around the dress shop for a little bit more and then my eyes fell upon this gorgeous dress. This is a statement dress!

After mother and I return from the shop with my dress, Father is standing in the living room with Maddox. They look up and Father smiles. 

"Alina! Perfect timing! Maddox is going to take you out for some lunch." Ew.