Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Dayson didn’t understand. Werewolves were hardwired to cherish their mates and their offspring, at least until they were old enough to fend for themselves. Sure, there were cases of parents going astray, but that was rare.
Dayson couldn’t imagine how Talia felt when she found out that her parents abandoned her when she was a baby. She grew up alone, like an outcast, without anything and anyone to call her own, while her parents were alive and well and powerful. She even had a brother that grew up as part of the loving family that was hers, yet she never had it. It was twisted and sick.
And then those same people tried to cripple him out of fear that he was getting too powerful.
Dayson realized that he was Talia’s only family and his desire to protect her and give her only the best swelled within him.
Dayson regretted immensely his actions while he was under the influence of dark magic, and he ended up in that wretched state because of Alpha Sophia and Alpha Isaac!
A low growl formed in the back of Dayson’s throat. “When are we going to the Midnight Guardians pack?” He had a lot of anger to vent, and those two Alphas were perfect targets.
“Not today.”, Talia responded. “Can we not talk about that?”
“We don’t need to talk at all.”, Dayson said while pushing a lock of hair behind Talia’s ear. “We can stay here the whole day or not. Whatever you want, kitten. Did the run help?”
Talia released a long breath while assessing her emotions. “A little bit.”
Dayson leaned closer to Talia and extended his free arm around her. “Can I?”
It took Talia a long moment to understand that Dayson was asking for permission to hug her, and his insecurity hit her hard.
“Don’t ever… EVER, ask if you can hug me.”, Talia said seriously. “Your proximity is essential for my sanity.”
Dayson smiled and scooted closer to Talia. His arm wrapped around her, and she leaned on him.
Talia turned to look at the gravestone. “See? Your son is wonderful. Dayson knows how to take care of his mate. He is the one holding me together to prevent me from falling apart.”
“You do the same for me, kitten”, Dayson murmured into her hair and then he kissed her there.
Talia took a few deep breaths and she pushed herself deeper into Dayson’s embrace, seeking the comfort his closeness provided. The sparks were there wherever their skin touched, and she greedily inhaled her favorite scent of the forest and the dark chocolate that had a therapeutic effect on her.
“I’m still nervous.”, Talia said after some time. Even with Dayson all around her, he couldn’t dispel the uneasiness that twirled in the pit of her stomach, making her whole body tingle in unpleasant ways.
“Do you want to run more?”, he asked.
Talia refused. “I need something more than running. How about we spar?” A second later, she shook her head while dismissing that idea. She didn’t want to risk any of them getting hurt, and if they didn’t go all out, it wouldn’t help.
Dayson pursed his lips and then he got an idea.
His arms moved under Talia, and he stood up while carrying her.
Talia was not sure what he was up to, but his focused gaze and steady steps told her that he had a plan. However, why was he heading toward the cliff where the river was ending?
“Dayson?”, Talia asked, now a bit nervous. “What are you up to?”
“You will find out in a minute”, he said, and her hands tightened around his neck on an instinct.
Talia’s eyes widened when she realized that he was walking straight for the edge, climbing the massive rock where the two of them were sitting the first time he brought her here. That rock provided a great view of the forest, valley, Darkbourne, and the waterfall below it.
Dayson pried Talia’s arms from his neck and kissed the inside of her palms while putting her hands to rest on her stomach.
“Do you trust me, kitten?”
“Absolutely.”, Talia responded right away while smiling at him stupidly. She loved those small kisses he would place randomly all over her body when she least expected them.
Talia wondered, why were they there? Did he bring her to enjoy the view? It was a nice view, and they could sit on the rock, but Dayson didn’t seem to have any intention of letting her down.
“Dayson?”
He pressed his lips into a line while steeling his resolve and then his knees bent.
“Ahhhhh!”, Talia screamed when Dayson jumped off the rock with Talia in his arms without any warning.
She just told his parents how he was treating her well, yet now he was murdering her! What the hell!?
The moment Dayson’s legs parted from the rock, he flung Talia away from him and her arms flailed in an attempt to latch onto Dayson, but he was far away.
Talia panicked. This was it. He was set on killing them both!
At that moment, Talia saw her life flashing in front of her eyes.
But why were all of her mental images filled with Dayson?
Talia remembered a million moments with Dayson, and she could see his expressions that were warm, tense, happy, anxious, cheeky, and naughty. Many of those moments included Dayson and Talia naked, yet each of them was pure and unspoiled.
Talia was struck with a realization how every moment with Dayson felt right, and any shade that was thrown in there was because of other people.
Didn’t that mean…?
Before she could finish that thought, Talia’s body painfully jolted when harsh icy water surrounded her from all sides and the pressure from the waterfall kept pushing her down and throwing her in various directions.
Intense clamor assaulted Talia’s ears and the twirling bubbles and mud made it impossible to figure out which way was up, so Talia relaxed and allowed the currents to carry her.
It reminded her of the first time she jumped into the waterfall, and she remembered all the rocks that were there. What if she hit one of those!?
After the initial panic, Talia calmed down while repeating that the worst was over, and she probably won’t die. At most, she won’t be able to come out in time, she will run out of oxygen and faint, and emerge down the river to wake up eventually.
A dreadful thought shot through her. What if Dayson was hurt? What if he fell on a rock? Sure, he was strong and athletic, but no one can control his direction mid-air! Why did he act so recklessly!?
Something hard wrapped around her waist and she felt solid warmth pressing on her back, dispelling her anxiety.
Talia turned around and her hands sought to hold onto a firm body that she was familiar with.
Dayson found her, just how he did the last time… just how he promised that he always will.
She stuck to him closely, mindful of not obstructing his arms and legs. She believed that he will take them to the surface on time, but she also didn’t care if she loses the air from her lungs and faints because Dayson was there, and everything was fine when he was by her side.
‘PAAAAAH!’
They inhaled in unison as they emerged from turbulent waters, with the waterfall on one side, and the steep cliff on the other.
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
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