Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 107

I was abruptly awakened from what could have been a deep and pleasant dream due to the shrill sound of an alarm coming from the tablet. The tablet vibrated on the Persian carpet on the floor, causing me to quickly get up. I rubbed my eyes to clear the sleep as I hastily threw the blankets off my body.

While I was sleeping, the tablet had fallen to the floor, and I almost leaped off the couch to grab it in time. Though I was bothered by the tablet’s intense light, I forced myself to look until the spots disappeared, finally allowing me to understand the situation. My stomach sank momentarily, but then a feeling of relief flooded over me.

“We know someone’s in there, let us in!” Aly’s voice wasn’t filled with fear or panic, but with aggression and determination.

e and its surroundings, and sensors on every window, entrance, and opening. Either Sven Ross was filled with paranoia or he truly had dangerous enemies threatening him.

much longer. All three collapsed to the floor, emitting muted groans. Lucy was the first to recover from the wreckage, sitting up with her back against the wall. Her hair was disheveled and tangled in places, and her eyeliner was smudged on her face, though not from tears. Aly had a similar look, worn out and fatigued, but with a fierce determination in her eyes.

few meals,” Lucy muttered irritably, putting her hand to her head. “First, I’m Sleeping Beauty’s babysitter, and now I’m part of the rescue team. Not only does he owe me a new phone, but he should also make s

r eyes showing determination as they settled on Lucy.

approached to help both of them.

f lightness into the situation, although it was difficult considering he was bleeding on the floor. I reached out my hand to Aly. “Come on, let’s get Nicolas onto the couch. I think I saw a first aid kit in the kitchen. While you attend to

ors to cut Nicolas’ shirt.

ll smile from her.

ag of chips in her hand.

the downside of your ability, we all do at some point.”

major inconvenience,” I chuckled lightly, though I had only just begun to appreciate my power a bit.

e more than once,” Lucy nodded in my direction.

ess. Every time I use my abilities to save a life, I can’t regret it.”

asked, indicating the blood-stained towel in her hands.

let out a silent groan, I paused. He had cuts on his torso, from his chest to his neck. He also had purple bruises, clearly the result of blows. At least the wounds on his face would heal in a day or two. The cuts on his body would require more time to heal.

as she threaded the needle through one of the larger cuts on hi

retire for a while.”

noring filled the room. Aly glanced at me before refocusing on Nicolas. “It wasn’t my intention to leave you like this, you know. The circumstances changed last minute.”

ns to arrive.

e it, or we’d be in trouble,” Aly laughed, though her tone was fragile. Nicolas let out a faint grunt, making Aly shudder slightly. She overlooked the reaction an

s.

her’s pack, but some of the white wolves are loyal to her. Despite her tough exterior, Lucy was trying to help. In fact, she was the one who knocked out the guards.”

er were hurting her.

father,” Aly answered grimly, and her emerald eyes darkene

hy this surprised and horrified me so much, but it did. I guess I wanted to believe that there was a limit to the crue

ed up the healing process. I watched closely as Aly moved, with steady hands and not the slightest tremor.

e I could drain someone’s life energy, it would be possible for me to also give it?

kground noise, or I’ll fall asleep,” Aly sighed, pushing some strands of crimson hair from her forehead.

urged, understanding that all three of them were exhausted after everything that had happened.

head, her lips forming an expression that indicated she wouldn’t change her mind. “I know you won’t sleep until they get here.”

ound whenever something slightly funny was said. Midway through an episode, Aly’s quiet words caught my attention.

ight?” she asked, her eyes still on the TV screen. “Despite what Lucy says, I didn’t save him for the cursed bond. I did it be

emotionally blocked him, pushing him away from me and himself. The glimpse I had into his inner thoughts made me understand how he felt, and I knew not to press for more information.

e was mumbling. He was saying a lot of things, and when he saw me, it got worse.”

ed the question. I let her take her time to reflect on what she wanted to share.

reaking my heart.”

made a decision, but he was also convinced we would lose against his father.

ght TV screen. The family-friendly show failed to capture me, and I sighed with reli

the screen.

e a fantasy to me until recently,” I chuckled softly, needing a moment of

me to keep quiet. They wanted to be the ones to break the news to you, but Axel beat them to it.”

old Axel,” I snorted, though I genuinely hoped he and Thomas would come out alright from the hotel. Nerves were still on edge from Liam’s capture, and

an usual.

as stubborn as me,” I shrugged, laughing

to use her abilities.

akes.

easily put everyone to sleep,” Lucy huffed, rubbing

t.

ms wrapped around me in a tight, almost painful embrace. But I didn’t mind and sank even further into his chest. His scent was stronger after being captured by David’s men, but all that mattered was that he was safe.

him was grateful to be here with us.

are,'” I chuckled, but the sound was shaky and broken.

ath turned into rapid gasps. At that moment, I couldn’t afford to think about how close I had been to losing Liam. Now, that was all I could think about. Over my shoulder, I fe

wards where Nicolas lay unconscious on the couch.

ervened, my words partially muffle

fall over at any moment,” Ethan grumbled, watching Liam.

in how Liam’s eyes were shadowed and how his skin was even paler.

ion instantly, how his jaw muscles relaxed and his shoulders loosened.

nt situation, I would have enjoyed a house like that. Everything was clean and in perfect condition, with no damage caused by living beings. Even the windows had the slightest imperfection. I would have explored every corner of the house and toured every room inside. However, given the circumstances and our current exh

the bed and headed to the spacious bathroom.

ed messing with the shower and offered me a kind smile. It was a subtle curve on one side of his mouth, but it had his characteristic tenderness that I had deeply missed.

ed to shave. I wondered what Sven’s personal house would be like, considering his hideaway was a mansion in the woods.

the hem of my shirt. “If I get into bed now, I’ll smell bad.”

ted to stay awake, to make up for lost time, I saw how exhausted he was. I had no idea

hips, making sure not to touch his growing arousal.

d playfully, and his expression generated an instant response

ng off my shirt. I brushed his hands aside when they went for my chest and undid the pants I was wearing.

as only when we stepped under the shower’s rainfall that I let hi

rough hands exploring every inch of my body, from the softness of my chest to the curve of my waist and hips.

ding the areas he most desired. After tracing a path of my skin with his fingers, I settled into his embrace and watched as the dirt and grime of the past few days dissolved