Puppy Love – Chapter 38

~Charlotte~

A few minutes passed, and a knock echoed through my room. Truth be told, I wasn’t in the mood to engage with anyone at the moment. I could only imagine that some of my cousins had picked up on my mood, and the thought of facing them in this state made my shyness peak. I had no idea what I would say or how I could explain myself.

I was still lost in contemplation when a distinct scent wafted through the air, reaching my nostrils.

bt that it was Caspian.

A rush of uncertainty surged through me – was he coming to reject the bond that fate had seemingly

e as I was of his. With a deep breath, I made my way to the door, bracing myself for what was to come.

etic. It felt like a crime for someone to look as irresistibly good as he did. His presence seemed to overshadow the room, and I

just below the surface.

a remarkable sense of self

s. The question loomed: Did he already belong to someone else?

s purpose for seeking me out.

restraint – one that both intrigued and unsettled me, fueling my fears and curiosity all at once.

ctively, my heart skipping a beat in his presence.

y tone steady but my insides churning as I prepared mys

first time I was laying eyes on him, and discovering that we were fated mates added a layer of surrealism to the situation.

erything, after the revelation, he had nothing more to say than Hello? I found myself struggling to reconcile the reality before me with the weight of our fated connection.

ided that if he intended to play this game, I could play it too.

s brief and casual greeting.

Despite being

turmoil I was feeling inside. But here he stood, entirely collected and controlled, and I couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.

offer him ice for it later. The complex blend of emotions swirled within me, an intoxicating mixture of frustration and fury, at the audacity of his calmness when everything within me was in turmoil. 1

my insides were doing somersaults. He raised his hand to scratch the back of his head, a boyish grin spreading across his face, and I had to admit, it made him look irre

of a young, handsome alpha in the prime of his life.

itted the truth to myself. He was irresistible, captivating in every way imaginable. The pull he had on me was undeniable, like a magnetic force tugging at my very core.

ty.

ssed me, using my name, felt both personal and seductive, a combination that sent a shiver down my spine. I found myself secretly hoping he would say it again. 

fated bond, ‘maybe’ should have no place unless rejection was on the table – and that wasn’t an option for us, I hoped.

“It’s quite late, Alpha, and you should

e.

opping him in his tracks.

u,” I admitted, my vulnerability laid bare before him.

standing tone inviting me to continue.

emotions and uncertainties.

o my room,” he finally said, gesturing toward

ps resolute and steady, refusing to look back.

I needed them now more than ever.

It also sounded as if she was about to sleep.

udible sigh.

ter’s whereabouts.

ave had quite an eventful day.

mixture of excitement and trepidation.

reaction was immediate and explosive.

y from my ear, wincing as the sound reverberated. Ria, my wolf, hissed in response.

l me he’s a handsome hunk,” Gemma exclaimed, her excitement und

sexy, but he’s also the Alpha of Cains,” I admitted, a mixture of awe and concern flooding

fting to one of disbelief.

of the situation settling over me.

to my door to say hello,” I explained, my frustration ev

wind of emotions.

esn’t he

echoed in her words.

dmitted, my vulnerability laid bare before my sister.

allowing my words to sink in, and then she fin

e.

the Agk32 serum, a silver bullet was certain death.

lf of that and exercise patience.

until eventually, we decided to end the call. With a sigh, I hung up the phone, preparing myself for what lay ahead.

mix of anticipation and uncertainty.

pian might bring into my life. I was well aware that the journey with him might not be smooth; there were bound to be bumps along the way. But despite the inevitable difficulties, I remained optimistic.

s willing to take it, even if it meant traversing unfamiliar and potentially challenging terrain. So, as the night lingered on, I clung to the hope that whatever lay ahead would be guided by fate and the choices we made together.