Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Alpha Dayson was there, and he asked her to continue using this room and he said that no one will disturb her anymore and she doesn’t need to hide, and that she can train self-defense.
Talia didn’t remember when she fell asleep, but she knew that Alpha Dayson slept with her, or at least held her while she was sleeping. The sheets next to her were cold but based on the strength of the scent, she concluded that Dayson left recently.
She bit her lip guiltily at the memory of her sticking to Dayson. She felt guilty because it was not allowed, not for someone like her.
His body was solid and warm, and his presence made her feel safe. It felt good, more than good, but if Marcy or Cassie or any other Dayson’s woman saw them like that, Talia was confident that she would get a beating, so the events from last night will definitely stay a secret buried in her memory.
Talia let out a sad sigh and reminded herself not to get used to Dayson’s clinginess because his mood swings are unpredictable, and she should not expect that he will treat her with kindness. If she expects it and it doesn’t happen, she will end up hurt.
Talia could describe Alpha Dayson as confusing. Why can’t he pick one personality and stick to it?
If he is mean to her or ignores her, it would be so much easier to leave and not look back.
Talia chided herself for wavering. She was resolved to leave as soon as Doctor Travis says that she recuperated, but then Alpha Dayson brought her dinner and climbed into her bed, but he was not intrusive. It was the opposite. Yes, he pressed her against him, but he was kind and he listened, and she didn’t hate it.
But no matter how good it was to fall asleep in Alpha Dayson’s embrace, Talia didn’t dare to hope it will happen again.
Does she want it to happen again? Does it matter what she wants?
She justified Dayson’s behavior from the previous night as something he did because he wanted to comfort her and apologize since Cassie bullied her on his watch. Those were his words.
Yeah… it will not happen again.
Talia glanced around the room, to make sure she is on her own and no one can see her, and then she buried her face in the pillow and took a deep breath. How can a man smell so good?
She really loved Dayson’s scent, but she would never admit that. Not even to herself. Those kinds of thoughts were not allowed.
Talia jolted when the bathroom door opened, and her eyes widened in shock at the sight of Alpha Dayson standing there with only a towel hanging dangerously low on his waist.
His hair was damp and messy, increasing his visual appeal by a notch; not like he needed that to look delicious.
Talia swallowed a mouthful of air while struggling to maintain eye contact and not gape at the magnificent landscape of his body.
“Good morning, my dear wife.”, Dayson said with his signature lopsided smile.
“Good morning…”, she responded in a squeaky voice, too flustered to address the ‘dear wife’ part, and her face exploded in blush when his smile widened.
Dayson raised his arm and leaned on the doorframe, giving her a spectacular view of his V-shaped torso.
Talia’s breath hitched when their eyes met and she saw his knowing gaze.
Oh, God! He noticed her staring! But she couldn’t look away.
“Why are you here?”, she managed to force words out of her mouth.
“I didn’t want to leave before you wake up. It would appear that I sneaked out after we spent the night together.”, he said like it’s a totally normal thing.
Talia paused. That was ambiguous but in a way, it was true. However, was all that exposed skin necessary? “Why are you wearing a towel?”
Dayson’s hand fell on this waist. “Should I remove it?”
“No! NO!”, Talia screamed in panic and Dayson burst into a hearty laugh.
He loved her variety of expressions. He loved everything about Talia.
Talia loved seeing him laugh like that, a carefree laugh. His features softened and he didn’t appear scary. At that moment, he was Dayson. Just Dayson.
“Aren’t you going to freshen up before your doctor’s appointment?”, Dayson asked.
Talia wanted to say, yes, but he was standing at the door of the bathroom, and if she went now it would only bring her closer to that sinful devil who liked to tease her.
She gathered her courage and responded with a question, “Aren’t you going to leave?”
Dayson stalked to the bed and sat on the edge.
Talia inhaled a shaky breath when his scent hit her, and she hoped that he didn’t notice.
“Unfortunately, I need to leave. There are no clothes for me in this closet.”, Dayson said while his eyes darted over Talia’s face as he searched for signs of approval or discomfort at the idea of them sharing a closet, but there was nothing.
“Breakfast is in half an hour, and after that, I will accompany you to see Travis.”
Talia blinked herself out of her Dayson-induced daze. “Oh, no. Breakfast! I was supposed to help in the kitchen.”
Dayson pushed a lock of Talia’s hair behind her ear. “Don’t worry about it. I told Stephanie that you had a rough night and will sleep in. She will expect you to help with lunch.”
“Thank you.”, she really meant it. Not just for telling Stephanie about her absence related to breakfast preparations, but also about staying with her overnight. Talia doesn’t remember if she ever slept that well.
She understood that this Dayson is playful and teasing, and he would never harm her. After all, if he wanted to do anything inappropriately, he had the whole night for it and she would be unable to fight him off, yet her clothes are still in place.
A small voice inside Talia’s head whispered that no matter what Dayson’s mood is (or which personality he switches into), he will never harm her.
“I will see you at breakfast.”, she said.
She didn’t want him to leave, but he was kind of naked, and she needed to get ready.
Dayson stood up with difficulty.
He really wanted to get under that cover and snuggle with Talia.
…
Dayson came to the dining room and found Jaeden and Maya there, with a cup of steaming coffee each.
The table was set with serving plates filled with sausages, bacon, and scrambled eggs.
Dayson went to get himself a coffee first, he will eat when Talia comes, which should be soon.
“Nice of you to join us.”, Jaeden grumbled when Dayson took a seat.
Dayson didn’t understand Jaeden’s attitude. Yes, he is usually the first one up and working, but he didn’t want to cut short his morning with Talia.
“Did I miss something important?”
“Alpha Richard called, three times. He wants to talk to you in person and apologize for Cassie’s behavior.”, Jaeden said.
Dayson didn’t want to talk to him. “Tell him that’s not necessary. Apology accepted, but I won’t change my mind about Cassie coming back here. Starting today, I want us to increase border patrols. Outsiders are not allowed to step into our core territory without approval from me or my Betas, and they are to report when they leave. If the number of requests is too much for the three of us to handle, we can authorize a few more people to deal with it.”
They discussed this previously, so Dayson didn’t want to go into details.