Chapter 39
Abd Westors
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Alpha Thoughts 2
Alpha Kingsley’s POV
The light from the passage shone intensely with a holy aura.
“Let’s go,” I commanded, stepping into the passage.
Olivia followed behind me, while the others joined as well.
Stepping into the sacred ground, I breathed in the air that filled the entire plane. My cells rejuvenated rejoicing as if new life had been pumped into them. The whole environment screamed holiness.
Sacred.
Solemn.
Olivia, beside me, was completely fascinated and amazed by everything. She looked around in awe, her jaw slightly parted, like a village girl stepping into the city for the first time and witnessing the splendor and opulence of a greater civilization.
I couldn’t blame her.
This was her first time here, and anyone would be swept off their feet by the magnificence of the sacred ground.
I couldn’t help but chuckle at her expression and excitement. It was cute…. and amusing at the same time. Her innocence. Her simple mind taking in the world with curiosity and wonder.
Kate and her counterparts moved closer, whispering just low enough-
“Country bumpkin.”
Audible enough for my sharp hearing to pick.
They went on to provoke and mock her the more.
Argon growled sharply.
Furious.
I, too, was angered by their blatant display of disrespect and disdain toward Olivia. I wanted to step in… to put them in their place.
But I held back.
My fists clenched tightly.
Argon stirred inside me, pushing me to act, to react… but I remained still.
“I can’t show I care,” I told him.
“Coward,” he replied.
I ignored him.
Olivia glanced at me.
Her eyes met mine for a brief moment… then dropped with disappointment.
I saw it clearly.
The hope in her eyes.
The silent plea.
And then… the dull ache of rejection.
She expected me to act.
She wanted me to speak.
To stand up for her. But I didn’t.
And when I remained silent, pretending as though I hadn’t heard anything…
She sighed quietly like one resigned to her fate.
Her aura shifted growing colder.
My heart clenched tightly, and something sharp pierced deep within me.
I knew I was hurting her.
I knew I was pushing her too far.
But I didn’t care.
At least… that’s what I told myself.
After all, she was only here to help me win the election.
I was never meant to have a mate.
I’m only using her to get what I want… and after that….
No.
I can’t afford the luxury of love.
Not when danger is approaching.
Not when darkness is near.
I can’t show weakness.
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The Alpha in me thrives on control
On dominance.
Olivia is too fragile.
Too weak.
That’s what I told myself
Yet deep within…
I was afraid.
Afraid to lose her.
For someone I claim not to love….
I was already terrified of losing her.
Maybe Argon was right.
Maybe I am a coward.
But if being a coward keeps her safe…
Then so be it.
I snapped out of my thoughts and looked ahead.
My warriors were already forming into position.
Sharp.
Formidable and disciplined.
I nodded at them, and with a simple hand gesture, I moved forward, with them following behind.
There was still some distance before we reached the main sacred ground.
As we walked, I couldn’t help but steal glances at Olivia.
She was still completely immersed in the surroundings, taking in every detail of the sacred land.
The earlier provocation from Kate and her dogs didn’t dull her spirit.
The ancient trees stood tall and mighty along the path.
Birds of different colors and species flew in groups, singing in harmony.
Animals rested peacefully in the woods, some playing with their mates.
Everything… Alive and magical.
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Peaceful and beautiful.
And I could see it clearly that she was happy.
Curious.
Free.
A small smile formed on my lips, and for the first time since we left that town… I felt myself relax
It was surprising.
How much effect she had on me… without even trying.
And that alone scared the hell out of me.
“Oh, Moon Goddess… what game are you playing?” I muttered quietly.