Chapter 27

Alpha Kingsley’s POV

Alpha Kingsley’s POV

In one quick motion, I pulled her closer and pressed my lips against hers.

The moment we touched, something inside me broke loose.

I kissed her hard, pouring everything into it—my hunger, my frustration, at the emotions I had kept buried for so long.

Damn it.

I had wanted this.

More than I cared to admit.

I had thought about it too many times. Her scent alone had stayed in my mind for days, pulling at me in a way I couldn’t ignore.

At first, she froze. I felt it in the way her body stiffened against mine. The suddenness of the kiss caught her off guard.

But only for a second.

Slowly, she relaxed.

Her body softened in my arms, leaning into me as if she had been waiting for this moment too.

A soft sound escaped her lips, and it sent a sharp heat through my body

Her hands moved hesitantly at first, resting against my chest. Then they began to move, slowly tracing the shape of my body through my shirt. Her touch grew more confident with each passing second.

A low sound slipped from my throat before I could stop it.

Argon stirred inside me, restless and eager.

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Claim her.

His voice was rough, filled with hunger.

I pushed him back, trying to focus.

But it wasn’t easy.

My hands moved on their own, settling on her waist, then along her curves. I held her firmly, feeling the warmth of her body through her dress.

My grip tightened slightly.

She reacted instantly, her breath catching again.

That only made it worse.

My control slipped further.

I brushed my lips against hers again, deeper this time, taking my time, learning the feel of her.

For a moment, everything else disappeared

There was no pack.

No journey.

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No responsibilities waiting ahead.

Just her.

And the heat building between us

The air inside the carriage felt warmer, heavier

Every second stretched longer than it should.

Argon grew louder in my mind.

“Take her”.

“Claim her now”.

His impatience pressed against me, urging me forward.

I clenched my jaw. “Enough”.

With effort, I pulled back.

The moment our lips parted, the loss of her warmth hit me harder than I expected.

I drew in a slow breath, forcing myself to calm down.

We were still in a carriage.

Losing control here would only make things worse.

Reluctantly, I let go of her and shifted back slightly.

Her clothes had become a little messy during everything, so I reached out and carefully adjusted the fabric of her dress, smoothing it down.

Then I fixed my own clothes.

To avoid looking at her, I turned my head toward the window beside me.

The forest stretched out endlessly. Tall trees, soft light filtering through the leaves, a calm and familiar view.

I had seen it countless times before.

But at that moment, I focused on it like it was something new.

Anything to steady my thoughts.

From the corner of my eye, I caught the look on her face.

For just a second, there was something there.

Disappointment.

It stirred something in my chest that I didn’t want to examine.

Then she turned away quickly.

A deep blush spread across her cheeks as she faced the opposite window, pretending to admire the view just like I was

But I could still see her.

The faint reflection on the glass gave her away.

She kept stealing small glances at me, thinking I wouldn’t notice.

A small smile touched my hips

It was almost childish.

But… it was also endearing.

Argon, however, was not pleased.

He continued moving inside me, restless and annoyed.

“Why did you stop?”

“She is ours. Take her”.

I shut him out completely.

His voice faded, leaving only silence behind.

I leaned back against the seat, still aware of her presence beside me.

Still affected by her.

The space between us felt different now.

Not quiet in a normal way.

But full and heavy.

Filled with everything that had just happened.

After a while, I decided to speak.

“Are you alright?” I asked. My voice came out calmer than I expected.

She blinked, as if coming back from her thoughts.

The blush on her face hadn’t faded.

“I… I’m fine,” she said softly.

Her hands moved nervously over her dress, smoothing the fabric again and again.

I watched her for a moment.

“If you’re uncomfortable, we can stop at the next town,” I said. “You can get some fresh air. Maybe eat something ”

Her eyes widened slightly.

She looked at me, surprised.

For a moment, she didn’t say anything.

Then she shook her head.

“I’m okay,” she replied quietly. “You don’t have to worry about me.”

She hesitated before adding,

“The faster we get there, the better.”

That caught my attention.

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I studied her more closely.

Was she eager to reach the conference?

Or was there something else behind those words?

Argon shifted again, quieter this time.

“Mine”.

I ignored him, but the word stayed in my mind longer than before.

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I leaned back, folding my arms loosely as I looked out at the passing forest again.

But my focus didn’t stay there for long.

It kept drifting back to her.

Again and again.

And no matter how much I tried to deny it…

One thing was clear.

Staying away from Olivia was becoming harder with every moment.