Alpha Tristan ✓ [Republishing]

Eikostessera [ 24 ]

I knew Tristan could tell something was wrong.

It was obvious by the hesitancy in his kisses and the frequent glances he would give me, more so than usual. It was only eight o'clock in the morning, but as I stood in the kitchen, I could feel his gaze before I could see him.

Lifting my head up, my breath halted at the back of my throat when I saw the fitted black suit he was wearing. I had never seen him look so formal and I couldn't stop myself from admiring him. At this point, I knew it was more than just an attraction towards him. He occupied my thoughts all the time and my heart practically yearned for him.

He adjusted his cuff links as he mustered up a hesitant smile, and I suddenly found myself hoping that he didn't think he had done anything wrong. I knew I hadn't done anything wrong, but my secret would be a lot to deal with and he had already gone through so much.

I didn't want to add to his pain, but I knew he deserved to know.

Overcome with emotion, I quickly placed his parmesan and herbed scrambled eggs on a plate before wrapping my arms around his waist. I brought him into a hug as my head rested on his chest. I heard his heartbeat skyrocket and I couldn't help but laugh. His hand curved around the back of my head and he simply just held me against him, breathing slowly as his other arm came around my back.

There was nothing that I enjoyed more than immersing myself in his scent. He smelled manly and powerful and that was just his natural scent that came with being an alpha. His cologne was subtle and complimented his scent in a way that could make me putty in his hands.

"I made you breakfast." I wanted to treat him to a cooked meal after the thoughtful surprise he had given me the night before. We couldn't stay in the cabin since I didn't want my mother to be alone in this big house, but I still appreciated the dinner.

"It smells really good." He lightly tugged on my hair to tilt my head upwards. Lowering his lips to mine, he kissed me slowly and pulled back before I could deepen it. "Thank you." There was a smile on his face when I unconsciously sought for another kiss. "You'll crease my suit, Kara."

I pulled back with a sheepish smile and flattened my hands against his suit jacket. He was handsome all the time but there was something about the sharpness of his attire that accentuated his chiselled facial features. It was like I couldn't take my eyes off him. He had to be the most beautiful person I had ever seen. "Where are you going?"

"The Council. I have to officially register you and your mother and sort out the legal side of things." He tightened his tie around his collar before I led him by the hand to sit behind the island. I slid the plate over to him with a bright smile as I felt the sudden urge to kiss his cheek. I decided to act upon it as I leaned over the counter and pressed my lips softly to his face.

Ever since he had marked me, the urge to show him affection had increased tenfold and with the looming fear of rejection hanging over my head, I wanted to give him everything I had. As I placed my hands against the counter, he stared at me silently before a tender smile graced his features. His gaze was soft and he picked up the fork before speaking. "Come eat with me, αγάπη μου."