The Alpha's Famous Mate |Rewritten

Chapter 18

Melody's POV

Alec pulled up Netflix as we sat on his bed cuddled up together. We had settled on watching the first movie that came up on Alec's recommendation list. Neither one of us paid particular attention to the movie, content to lie in each other's embrace. With my back against Alec's chest as he sat up against his headboard, I found myself so relaxed that I had started to doze off. Alec must have sensed my body growing limp in his arms because his head that was leaning on my shoulder lightly pecked my cheek, before he changed our position. In the haze of sleep, I felt Alec wrap his arm firmly around my waist and reposition us so that he was lying down on his bed with me lying mostly on top of him. I recall letting out a satisfied sigh and I threw my leg over Alec's waist and let sleep overcome my senses.

. . .

I awoke to the credits of the movie rolling on the screen. I attempted to stretch but found myself wrapped firmly in Alec's embrace. The hand Alec had on my waist as my leg rested between his was awfully close to my butt. The realisation caused colour to paint my cheeks in a rosy red.

Trying to ignore the little predicament I found myself in, I looked above the tv in front of us at the clock on Alec's bedroom wall. The time read 8:30pm. It wasn't late by any means but I had been out all day and had an entire room and closet to pack up so I was a bit hasty to get home.

My head that had rested comfortably on Alec's chest, tilted upwards to look at my sleeping mate. His hair tousled over his forehead and his mouth slightly agape caused a smile to make its way onto my face. With my face hovering over his I whispered,

"Alec wake up, please," as I shook him lightly.

Unfortunately instead of waking Alec simply tightened his hold on my waist. I came to the quick realisation that my plan was not working. Hmm, what's a good way to wake him up, I thought to myself. The idea that came to mind made my face hot, but since the haze of sleep hadn't completely cleared my mind I couldn't think of a better idea. So I pushed down the embarrassment and hesitantly pressed my lips to his. My initial peck got no reaction other than a groan from Alec, which I am certain caused my cheeks to deepen in colour. Trying again, I kissed his mouth, after a short peck, I pressed my lips to his top lip, before making sure to give the same attention to his bottom lip. As I kissed his bottom lip, Alec opened his mouth and licked at the seam of mine. His response caused me to gasp, he pressed his mouth to mine harder, his hand found its way to my chin, positioning my face where he wanted it. His thumb dug into the space between my ear and my jaw.

"I could wake up to this everyday," he said, smirking.

I just shook my head and told him I needed to go home because it's getting late and I wanted to go home and prepare for my new home. He initially argued with me, saying I could stay for the night and we could tackle my things together tomorrow. Or that he could simply get pack members to pick up my things. I quickly nixed the idea, wanting to spend one more night under the same roof as my family. I told Alec that I wanted to spend the night with my big brothers before I moved out. He eventually relented after I started pouting about it and took me home. I quickly realised that my pouting and batting my eyelashes was put to good use while helping me get what I wanted.

I knew that if I moved out without giving my brothers a chance to get used to the idea, I would be throwing them a curve ball they weren't prepared for. It would take them by surprise and knowing my overprotective brothers they would waste pack resources and drag me home tonight. If I spent one more night with them, then at least I was slowly implementing the idea instead of just ripping off the bandage. I was aware of their ability to go overboard with their protective nature where I was concerned. Knowing my brothers they might even attempt to talk me out of moving. The idea made me snicker internally. I knew that if I didn't come home and 'forgot' to tell them I was spending the night at Alec's that they would panic and assume the worst, that the rogues had gotten ahold of me. The issues that being a white wolf brought to my life were endless. And it gave the men in my life the perfect opportunity to justify their overprotectiveness.