The Alpha's Mate (Alphas of Lair Series #1)

Chapter Forty-Six

I woke up and saw Duke's closed eyes in front of me. Nakadapa ito sa kama at hindi natatakpan ng kumot ang kanyang likod. The sunlight gracefully lighted his features. He's so calm and soft when he's asleep, malayo sa kanyang matigas at maangas na ekspresyon kapag gising.

He took me over and over again last night. And because of it, I was able to communicate with my wolf. I was able to control my temperature and nerves. I even had the chance to touch Duke's wolf. It was like an open passage. I can read his thoughts, I can feel what he feel. Weird but I felt like my heart is beating with the same pace as his.

And last night is one of the best nights I've ever had.

Napadilat si Duke habang nakatitig pa rin ako sa kanya. We stayed silent for a moment until he planted a small kiss on my forehead. Agaran din siyang tumayo mula sa kama at nagsuot ng damit. I remained in bed. I don't think I will be able to make any move right now.

"You sore?" tanong nito sa'kin habang isinusuot ang kanyang pantalon. His voice is husky and manly, and shit! Stop it, Gabriel. I absentmindedly bit my lower lip, unable to utter any single word.

"Of course you are." aniya nang hindi nakakuha ng sagot sa'kin. Mas lalong napahigpit ang kapit ko sa kumot na nakatakip sa aking katawan. He smirked like he's proud of everything he had... done!

Nauna itong lumabas ng kwarto. Ilang sandali pa akong nakatulala sa bughaw na kalangitan bago nagdesisyong maligo.

The smell of scrambled egg and fried bacon enveloped my nose as I walk down the stairs. I silently stare at Duke as he cooks our food. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi parin ako makapaniwalang nasa iisang bahay kami. It felt surreal. The happiness is overflowing my whole system. Pakiramdam ko'y sasabog ako sa saya dahil ngayon.

He served me coffee first and then food. He's been talking a lot as we ate breakfast while I still stutter at answering him. Bakit parang wala lang sa kanya ang lahat? He act like nothing happened... like I wasn't underneath him the whole night.

"What's with the frown?" nagtataka nitong tanong. Napanguso ako dahil sa naiisip. Buti na lang at tinuruan niya akong magsara ng mindlink dahil kung hindi ay malamang pinagtatawanan na nito ako ngayon.

"Did I made it right last night?" I asked with the tiniest voice I could ever make. His reaction tells that he was blown away with my question. Napaawang ang bibig nito na tila ba naghahanap ng pwedeng sagot. It was already late when I realized what I just asked. I pressed my lips into a thin line because of embarrassment. Kung pwede lang na kainin ako ng lupa ngayon ay ako pa ang magprepresenta.

He raised my chin with his index finger and made me look directly into his eyes.

"Everything felt right when I'm with you, Gabriel." sagot nito sa'kin. I bit my tongue as I suppress my smile. I saw him shyly smiled. A heartily chuckle rose from him as he face his food again. Binigyan niya ng distansya ang kanyang sarili mula sa'kin.

"What is it?" kuryoso kong tanong. He immediately stopped. His gaze intensifies when it bore to mine and I could almost see his eyes turning from black to sparkling gold.

"Goodness! I'm so sorry, Gabriel." aniya at lumapit sa'kin. Nagulat ako sa biglaang pag-iiba ng kanyang kilos ngunit nanatili akong tahimik.

"I know, I tired you last night. I know you're still sore down there. But... I want you again."

The sun shine brightly taking over the place. It's already four in the afternoon. Two hours since we started the training again. The wind blew some strands of my hair even though I already tied it in a bun. Sumasabay sa hangin ang mga dahon ng puno sa paligid. The place is perfect for wolf shifting but my wolf won't cooperate.