Love Me Alpha

Chapter 51

~ I know I promised this yesterday by I was unexpectedly called into work. But I hope you enjoy. Better late than never, right? ~

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Chapter 51

Holly’s Pov

I must have fallen asleep on the journey, my eyes having felt heavy as I squirmed and hummed, trying to get comfortable in cramp space of the car. Adrian if anything was incredible practical, it being shown by the fact he didn’t allow any of the pack to spend outrageous amounts of money on posh cars when it could be spent on more practical things.

He thought of the future, not just the present.

Waking up I blinked heavily as I tried to clear the sleep from my eyes, yawning widely before turning to face an amused Adrian who was watching me with clear adoration in his eyes. It was still hard for me to believe that I had a mate who loved me so passionately and openly, especially since I had never even allowed myself to dream of this happening.

I was incredibly lucky. I knew that.

“What?” I asked sleepily.

He grinned, and it was only then I realised that he was still driving. How far away was this place?

“Well Sweetheart, we’re almost here but some of the pack wanted to stop off for a loo break,” he gestured to the small store just before he turned into the parking lot. “I didn’t want to wake you, especially since you need the sleep, but do you need anything?”

Staring at the store I tried to remember why it seemed so familiar to me. Had I been here before?

“Do you have a drink?” I croaked out, my throat dry.

Adrian suddenly seemed to look alarmed, his hand automatically moving off the steering wheel to rest on my stomach as he pulled into a parking space near the front of the entrance. I had a feeling it was just because he didn’t want me walking futher than I needed to.

“You’re not dehydrated are you?” he moved his other hand to press against my forehead. “I forgot you have been drinking more lately.”

He was right. For the past few days all I had ever seemed to feel was thirsty, and it seemed to worry Adrian enough that he had called Lisa to come and exam me. It was awkward, and I didn’t like it since I couldn’t help but remember how she had tried to hold me firmly while taking a blood sample against my will, but I knew it meant a lot to Adrian.

Plus, it wasn’t like I wanted anything to happen to our pup.

Lisa had said it was perfectly normal, and while it only affected a few females there wasn’t any cause for alarm. She put it down to the fact since I was still recovering the extra liquid was helping with keeping my energy at a healthy rate.

Since then Adrian had taken it upon himself to always have different drinks in the house 24/7 without any exceptions. I didn’t think it was necessary but I couldn’t deny that I thought it was adorably sweet.

I still wasn’t used to having someone care for me as much as he did. It was going to take some getting used to even after all this time had passed.  

“I don’t have any in the car, I forgot. Do you want to stretch your legs and have a look around the store, I’m sure they must have something?”

Nodding, sensing it was a good idea, I waited for him to open my door since I knew he didn’t like it when I did it myself, before allowing him to help me out. I hated to admit it but ever since I had gotten pregnant I had felt like my energy was being drained at times.

Again, Lisa said it was to be expected considering the circumstances.

“Thank you,” I smiled up at him as he held the door open, the rest of the pack seemingly relieved for the break in driving as they filtered in after us and immediately seemed to either make a break for the snacks or the toilet.

“We making a stop or carrying on until we get there?” Ryan made himself known, kissing Kelly on the cheek as she mentioned something about the bathroom.

I saw Adrian think for a few moments before glancing down at me. Whatever seemed to be on his mind clearly helped him come to his decision as he turned back to face Ryan.

“We’ll stop. I’ll make reservations before we leave. We don’t know how they’ll take to our appearance so it would be best if we were all fully rested.”

Obviously in agreement, Ryan nodded before heading off after shooting me a smile I couldn’t help but return.

As soon as he was out of view Adrian seemed to lead me towards the row of drinks, leaving me standing next to him awkwardly as he told me to get what I wanted. I still wasn’t use to being able to choose for myself. I must have come far if it had gone from me eating scraps to being able to have something for myself, that was mine.

I couldn’t resist putting my arms around my mate’s waist, pulling him to me as I buried my face in the black shirt he was wearing. It defined his muscles clearly, not hiding the fact that he was not someone you would want to mess with.

I had a feeling he had done it on purpose, for the new packs benefit. I still wasn’t sure what pack it was, but I knew it wouldn’t matter. A pack in need was a pack that needed help.

“Holly? Sweetheart?”

I heard his soft questioning tone but I didn’t answer, rather burying my nose deeper against him as I breathed in heavy lungful’s of his scent.

He smelled delicious.

He smelt like home. He was my home.

“Are you ok?”

I nodded against him.

“Are you sure? You’re worrying me a little, sweetheart.”

Pulling away I couldn’t resist wrapping my arms around his neck, jumping slightly onto my toes as I brought his head down for a kiss. I felt him smile against my lips causing me to want to purr out in delight, but I knew humans could be around and I needed to keep myself in check.

It wasn’t every day that a human would hear someone purring like a cat so distinctively.

“I love you,” I whispered honestly, because I did.

He was my everything, and he always would be.

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~ Next up we find out both Holly’s and Adrian’s reaction to the realisation of who the pack actually is. Thanks for the support guys, keep it up! ~