The Alpha's Girl

Chapter 18

The light that broke through the window blinded me the next morning.

Not that it bothered me, but it awakened me. I was not very pleased with that.

A sudden urge struck through me, and I realozed I really needed to urinate. I launched- okay well I tried to launch out of the bed but my head flew back into a wall.

Or what I thought was a wall, but from the electric shocks bolting throughout my body, I'm taking a wild guess that it was Cooper.

Ugh. I don't miss this.

Well I do.

of course you do, you like anything that involves Cooper.

Hey, don't act like you don't either. 

I don't.

Liar, liar! Pants on fire!

What are we? Five?!

Would you prefer an eighty year old woman?

Yes, at least an eighty year old woman is more mature and wise.

Oh? Is that so? You want wisdom? I have wisdom. Quit horsey footing around and hike up that thick skirt of yours and forgive Cooper already. He's your mate, and his going to disappoint, irritate, tease, be a douche, and make you cry. But he's always going to be here for you, always going to love, care, and protect you. Times will get rough, but he's the only one that's going to be here and make it all better. You felt better after being with him last night whether you'd like to admit it or not. Cooper's going to make it all better, I promise. Just let him in, let him be what you've always dreamt a guy would be.

She got me. I asked, and I received. How am I supposed to forgive him? I did like being in his arms last night. And I do miss him.

I'm one confusing woman.

"Estella?"

My heart leaped for joy. It thumped and if Cooper couldn't hear it, he needed a hearing aid.

"Y-Yeah?"

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah."

"You sure?"

I nodded, I refused to look in his eyes. I feel bad now. I don't know what to say.

"You're a really bad liar, you know that right, Estella?"

I wanted to flip him the birdy, but that wouldn't be very mature.

Quit being a wuss, and forgive him. Gosh.

I hate you.

The feelings are mutual.

"Estel-l-l-l-la. Please tell me." He lifted my head and cupped my face, trying to catch my attention.

"Now."

That little heifer.

I frowned, and looked directly in his eyes.

His expression fell soft, and he pulled me in for a hug.

I reluctantly hugged back and tucked my head in his chest.

"What's the matter Princess?"

"I feel bad."

"Don't, it was my fault. I understand your reaction to my actions. Although I would've handled things differently..." Cooper trailed, and his lips swelled up into a perfect smile.