Alpha alec's redemption (Sadie) novel Chapter 263

“I’ve got you,” he murmurs, his breath warm against my temple.

We move through the trees, the moon casting long shadows over the ground. Alec keeps his hand on my lower back, a steadying presence, so much so that I find myself leaning into it more and more. Nothing registers as we walk except for the man next to me. It’s like when I am with him, the whole world disappears.

When we reach the clearing, the moonlight pours down, painting the grass in silver. Alec stops beside me, his hand still on my waist, his thumb making small, soothing strokes.

“You ready?” he asks, his eyes holding mine.

I take a deep breath and nod. “Ready.”

Alec steps back, his eyes darkening, and then he shifts. One moment he is Alec, the next he is Knox — massive, imposing, his dark fur glistening under the moon. His amber eyes fixed on me.

Nyx surges forward, taking control. The shift is quick, and when it is over, She shakes herself out, her sleek white coat catching the moonlight.

Knox steps forward, his gaze softening as he lowers his head to nuzzle Nyx’s cheek. Nyx lets out a soft whine, pressing into him, her body sagging against his.

“My queen,” Knox rumbles, his voice a soothing vibration.

It’s a sight to behold. Who would have thought that Knox could be a gentle beast? Yet again both Alec and Knox surprise me. Their gentleness clearly communicated their feelings. Feelings that I can no longer ignore.

Nyx’s eyes flutter closed as Knox licks behind her ear, a slow, deliberate stroke that made her sigh.

“I’ve been dying to meet you, you know,” Nyx says, her voice weak. “But I have to say, both you and Alec are idiots. How could you let another woman trick you into thinking she’s your mate?”

I stifle my laugh, knowing that Nyx has been waiting for this for a long time. If it weren’t for the fact that the moon heat weakened us, she would have taken a swipe at him.

Knox huffs softly, his nose brushing along her jaw. “I admit that we were dumb, but at least we didn’t mark her, and it’s not too late.”

“Men are stupid sometimes.”

Knox gives her a wolfish grin. “I couldn’t agree more, my beautiful mate.”

Alec’s voice broke through the haze, soft and hesitant. “Sadie?”

“Yeah?” I whisper, her eyes heavy.

“Are you okay?”

I smile, feeling a little lighter than I have felt in days. “Yeah. I’m... better. I think Nyx is too.”

Knox lets out a soft whine, his muzzle brushing against Nyx’s ear. Nyx sighs, pressing into him.

I feel tears prick my eyes. It is such a simple, intimate moment — one I hadn’t thought we’d ever get to experience and one that was ripping through the walls I had over my heart.

Knox nuzzled her once more, giving a soft huff of breath against her fur. Nyx let out a low, contented growl, the last of her tension finally dissipating.