Filed to story: Hiding the Alphas Baby Novel PDF Free by Author Lia
“Is he coming here?” I ask, knowing she can hear and smell him due to her sharp werewolf senses.
“Where else do you think he will go?” She grins at me before Alex appears in the doorway behind her.
He scans the area, his gaze lingering on Ayla, who is playing. Of course, he is here for her. I inhale a deep breath, and it gets stuck in my throat when he snaps his head in my direction.
In two long strides, he is looming over my head and looking at me. I blink, craning my neck to meet his gaze.
He cups my cheek in his big palm and leans down. His lips press into mine, leaving a chaste kiss. My eyes widen as he draws his head back and caresses my cheek with his thumb.
“I didn’t get the time to talk much in the morning. I wanted to ask you, alright?” His deep voice resonates all inside me.
I nod silently, my heart betraying the cause of staying detached from him.
“Are you sure you are not sore?” He whispers, peering into my eyes.
I almost choke on my breath as my gaze is drawn to Daphne, who is giving me a dirty, wicked look. He didn’t just say that in front of her, right?
“Tell me if anything hurts. I will take care of it. “His soft eyes steal the breath out of my lungs.
“Yeah, Layla. You must tell Alpha if it hurts anywhere. “Daphne teases.
“N-Nothing hurts. I am- – -I am fine. “I lick my lips, which subtly taste like his.
“Good. Go get ready, then. We are going out.” Alex demands.
“I thought you were only taking Ayla out. “I mumble, staring into his eyes.
“You shouldn’t think so much. “He smiles and kisses my lips again.
I inhale his musky scent and shudder. The sparks were always there. I should have known the rejection didn’t work.
“Get ready. You have ten minutes. “Alex groans and pulls away.
“Daddy!” Ayla yells when she notices his presence before I hear her running footsteps.
“My Princess.” He grumbles, bending down to pick her up in his arms.
My dazed eyes meet Daphne, who is grinning smugly at me. My heartbeat skyrockets as I process everything. He kissed me in the open, not one but two times, and proceeded to mess with me by talking so gently.
“Told you. He has fallen for you.” Daphne mouthes.
A shiver racks my back. This only makes things worse.
ALEXANDER
Layla looked conflicted after we fucked. I tried to be as gentle and patient with her as I could, but it’s not working.
She continues to be lost in thought, the detestable lines of worry etched between her brows. My Princess is sitting in her lap, refusing to get down and leave my side while we drive to the ice cream parlor on the outskirts of my pack.
“Daddy.” She speaks up, and I look down, taking my eyes off the woman who is busy ignoring me.
“Yes, Princess,” I ask, shifting my focus to the road.
“Will I go back to school?” She mumbles, fumbling with the hem of her dress.
“Do you want to?” I question carefully.
She has been sensitive since the time we got her back. I don’t doubt that I will murder all those fuckers for making my ray of sunshine like this. She was always so joyful before she was taken, and now she is more serious and scared of everything.
“Will they come to take me again? “Her whispering voice reaches my ears and makes me drown in guilt.
“No, Baby.” Layla says before I can.” Daddy won’t let anyone take you again. They surprised us before because we were not expecting them to pull this prank on you, but it won’t happen again.”
The trust in her tone makes my heartbeat escalate. I lost our daughter once, and this woman, this pretty woman, still trusts me to protect her.
“Ish that right, Daddy?” Ayla grabs the side of my jacket, tugging at it gently.
“Mommy is right, Princess. They shouldn’t have played with you. It was between us. We will punish them for it.” I whisper, patting her hand before placing it back on the steering wheel.
My insides hurt every time I see her sad or scared. I want to make it all better, but I know it will take a lot of time. But at least Layla and I are together now. We will bring our Princess back on the track. She will become a bundle of joy again.
“Daddy. “Ayla mumbles as I park the car in the empty parking slot.
I kill the engine and turn to face her completely. My hands land on her small cheeks that barely fit in my fingers before tilting her head back.
“What flavor does my Princess want?”
“Chocolate chip.” Her eyes beam when she looks at me.
Momentarily, she is out of that dark place inside her head. A force tugs at my heart as I nod and glance up at Layla.
She nods at me subtly, telling me it’s fine or it will be alright if it’s not yet. I find that gesture beautiful. Her attempts to make me feel better when she doesn’t want to be with me are adorable, to say the least.
“What do you want? “I lift my brows while keeping my hands over my Princess’ cheeks.
“I am not in the mood for – -“
“You must like vanilla. “I conclude.
She shoots me a displeased look. “I don’t.”
“What do you like then?”
“Chocolate.” She blurts.
My trick becomes successful. I grin triumphantly. She glares at me, realizing what I just did.
“Chocolate it is then. “I whisper, leaning in to kiss Ayla’s forehead.
She giggles and places her hands over mine, becoming her old self, if only for a few moments. I get out of the car, feeling weird in the guts. I have never made such efforts before-efforts like taking someone out for ice cream or going out myself to bring something. Things were always taken care of for me. And when I became capable of doing things for others, my family was gone.
‘We have a family now. ‘My wolf whispers, deciding to establish a rare interaction.
He is right. I have a family now. My woman. And my Princess.
A smile plays over my lips as I order the ice cream and wait for them. My eyes are drawn to my two girls sitting inside the car, talking about crayon colors as I hear from afar.
