Chapter 13
Dangerous Distraction
Alpha Kingsley’s POV
I stood behind her and watched her sleep.
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There was something… strange about it. Almost magical. The way she looked so peaceful, like nothing in the world could touch her. A small smile rested on her lips, like she was dreaming of something good. Every now and then, she mumbled softly, words I couldn’t understand, her brows moving a little like she was talking to someone in her dream.
I had never seen her like this before.
So calm.
So… soft.
It was distracting, No more than that.
It was intoxicating
I told myself I was only here to make sure she was okay. That was all. She was important. I needed her alive and well until I figured things out. Until I got what I wanted.
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Nothing more.
At least… that’s what I kept telling myself.
But time passed, and I didn’t move.
Not even once.
I just stood there, watching her breathe like some kind of fool.
Then suddenly, she moved.
Her fingers clenched the sheets tightly. A small whimper left her lips, then it turned into a sharp scream. Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, even though they were still closed. She held onto the bed like she was falling from somewhere high and trying not to die.
My body moved before I could think.
I was beside her instantly.
Concern hit me fast.
It’s normal, I told myself. Just a nightmare. You need her fine. That’s it.
But I knew that wasn’t the full truth.
Her eyes slowly opened, confusion all over her face. She looked lost for a second… then she saw me.
Watching her.
Her breathing slowly calmed, but her hands were still shaking a little.
I reached for the glass of water beside the bed and leaned closer.
“Easy,” I said quietly Our faces were close.
Too close.
Her eyes dropped to my lips.
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Then slowly… S
She closed her eyes.
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Her lashes rested softly on her cheeks. Her lips parted just a little, not intentional… just soft.
Innocent.
She thought I was going to kiss her. 1
For a second…
I almost did.
My eyes stayed on her lips. I could feel her breath on my skin. Warm. Soft. Close.
Argon stirred inside me.
Kiss her.
Claim her.
I almost listened.
Instead, I reached past her and picked up the glass, placing it in her hands. My fingers brushed hers on purpose.
She jumped slightly and almost spilled the water.
A quiet chuckle left my mouth.
Her eyes snapped open, Realization hit her instantly. Her face turned red so fast it was almost funny.
“You should drink,” I said, trying not to smile.
Argon growled “Coward“.
I ignored him.
She avoided looking at me while she drank, clearly embarrassed. And for some reason… I enjoyed it. The way she struggled to
act normal under my eyes.
When she finished, she tried to leave.
Without thinking, I grabbed her wrist.
It just happened.
She lost her balance immediately and fell forward but I caught her, of course I did.
Her body crashed into mine, and my arm wrapped around her waist to steady her.
Then her scent hit me.
Lilies.
Wildflowers.
And something else… something that was just her.
Soft. Warm. Addictive.
It filled my head instantly. Something inside me settled.
Even Argon went quiet for a second.
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Her hands pressed against my chest, trying to hold herself up.
But then…
She didn’t pull away, Her hands stayed.
Slowly… they moved.
Carefully.
Her fingers traced over my chest like she was exploring something new.
Like she didn’t even realize what she was doing.
If I didn’t know better, I would have thought she was trying to seduce me.
And damn…
She was doing it well.
Heat rushed through my body fast. My grip on her waist tightened without me meaning to.
I wanted more, Wanted her closer.
Wanted to feel more than just this.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
My voice came out rough.
Dark.
She froze.
Her eyes widened as she realized.
Then in her panic, she tried to pull away
But her hand slipped lower.
And my body reacted instantly.
Her fingers brushed against me.
Holding something right between my legs.
Everything in me went still.
So did she.
Oh.
She pulled her hand back fast like she got burned.
“L….I’m sorry!” she rushed out. “I didn’t mean to! I swear!”
Her face was completely red now.
I took a slow breath, forcing control
“What are you sorry for?” I asked quietly.
But there was something dangerous in my voice.
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“You’ll start something you can’t finish,” I added.
Her eyes widened even more
Embarrassment.
Confusion.
And something else…
Curiosity.
I saw it, I could have pushed her.
Tested it and see how far she would go.
But I didn’t.
Instead, I stepped back.
“You’ll stay here,” I said. “With me.”
Argon growled happily in my head.
Her mouth opened. “W–what? I can’t…..”
“One word from me,” I cut in, “and it’s done.”
Silence.
She knew I meant it.
I didn’t give her time to argue.
I turned and walked out.
The air outside was cooler, but it didn’t help.
Not even a little.
Why did I say that?
It’s temporary, I told myself. Just until she’s fine. Until I understand what’s going on.
That’s it…. Nothing else.
But my mind kept going back to that moment.
Her eyes closing.
Her Waiting lips.
Her touch and her scent
The way my body reacted to something so small.
“Fuck,” Limuttered.
What is wrong with me?
She’s temporary.
That’s all.
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But my body clearly didn’t agree.
Footsteps pulled me out of my thoughts.
I turned.
Beta Andrew was walking toward me, his face serious.
“I tried to reach you through the mind–link,” he said. “You didn’t answer. ”
My brows pulled together.
I didn’t even notice.
“You were distracted,” Argon mocked.
I shut him up.
“What is it?” I asked.
Andrew looked at me for a second before speaking.
“There’s movement near the northern border,” he said. “Patrols are reporting something… off. Feels like black magic.”
That snapped everything back into place.
Black magic.
My thoughts about her disappeared instantly.
“Where?” I asked sharply.
“Near the old forest line,” he said. “It’s faint… but wrong.”
That was enough.
“Alert the warriors,” I ordered. “No one moves alone.”
I didn’t wait.
I started walking toward the border immediately.
Whatever was going on out there mattered more.
Romance could wait.
If dark magic was creeping into my land, then someone was targeting us…
Or preparing for something worse.
War.
And if anyone thought they could step into my territory without consequences….
They were about to learn.
Exactly why I am Alpha.
And why people fear my name.