Chapter XLII

Elián remains static when she places her hand in his, he inhales her scent, feels how his lungs fill with her essence, it is sweet, strong, he cannot distinguish, but it is intoxicating, she is going to stand up, but he stops her.

• I guess you'll never forgive me.
• It's not that, I'm not presentable and, um, I have a nasty scar.
• Ulysses wouldn't let me go because of the war, he told me I was vulnerable even though we were aware of it.
• I saw you twice, or was it just a dream?
• The two times we saw each other it wasn't a dream, the first time, I was actually dying and received CPR, the second time, I was sleeping, in my dream I saw a huge man.
• William?
• Yes, that was his name. That night I was having nightmares. Those nightmares made me astral travel. I was lost. He rescued me and took me with him. That was an interesting encounter. – without seeing each other, the two blush.
• I'll thank you when I see you. Regarding that meeting, were your words true? Your actions?

• Every one of my words, every one of my actions. – He ignores the Greek, stands up, face to face.

Elián had to hold on to the counter tightly to avoid falling. He brought his right hand to his neck where the scar from the cut and bite was. He leaned close enough to kiss her. “I have to ask something important.”

• Go ahead – he looks into her eyes.
• Do you love me?
• Yes, and you, me? – he closes his eyes as if he doesn't want to hear the answer, while turning his neck to the right.

That gesture seems strange to him, he takes his chin – Open your eyes – she refuses – please open your eyes.

• I'm afraid.
• That?
• I don't know – he leans down to her ear.

He opens his eyes. Secundina is surprised to obey him. The tone of his voice was different, this time it was thicker, huskier, a direct order from his Alpha, and her enormous brown eyes took in Elián's serious expression. "Yes, I love you, but I'm upset with you."

He lowers his head, sits back down, and puts on his headphones.

• You know where the exit is, you know where to find me... I'll leave it up to you whether you tell Emilia or not... I know she's fine at your house, I also know she's been traded, thank Jonathan for me.

He takes off her headphones – Stop being childish and behave like a forty-three-year-old woman with an almost eighteen-year-old daughter.

• What do you want me to say? You're upset, so it's only natural that you reject me.
• I've never said anything like that. Maybe that's what you want to reject me for, feel free to do so.
• “No!” he shouts. “I mean no, but I thought that…”

Elian's passion

• "Stop, stop! You're not me, you don't know what I think, you don't live inside me, so I forbid you from doing this again, is that clear?" he says again in a commanding voice.
• Yes – he says it in a submissive tone that surprises her.
• Okay, look up, don't let anyone see you lower your head, just me.
• "Okay," he looks up, "I hadn't noticed you were shirtless. I'll lend you one of mine. Don't worry, they're men's, and it's Superman."
• I have competition with a man who doesn't exist.
• Brandon Routh does exist and he's very handsome – she gives him the shirt, he goes to put it on, but she stops him – if it's worth anything, I like the scar.

He feels his face burn with shame, it was the first time in years that a compliment made him feel ashamed, his eyes changed tone he gathered all his control however he breathed in her scent, without preamble he kisses her lips, when he doesn't withdraw he deepens the kiss, she gasped, she heard him grunt with pleasure, their tastes mixed, they devour each other, it is he who ends the kiss— Now it's different.

Sigh—what do you mean?

• It'll be when you're in heat or whenever you feel like it. I'll never force you or touch you without your permission. Doing so is considered abuse in more ways than one. I'll explain in time. Come with me, I have to introduce you to someone.
• It's definitely something you need to explain to me. Okay, introduce me to that someone. I thought you were coming alone.
• No, I'm in such good company that I'm always in the know. To be honest, being with her has been like therapy for me.
• She? Who is she?
• You'll see - they go down the stairs, Carolina is sitting on the couch looking at Ulises ugly - What happened?
• She woke up, and ever since she woke up, she's been like this, defiant. She's a very brave Omega. — Elián takes her in his arms, she hugs him by the neck— her eyes look like my niece's.

• Secundina, she is my great-granddaughter, the youngest is called Carolina.
• She's pretty, she reminds me of my Emi.
• I have to go – he offers his right hand to her – are you coming?
• He sees the Spartan, nods, accepts the invitation— I'm still scared.
• I'll never let you fall. – he closes his hand in hers – Ulysses…
• Get out of here, I'll see you in November at the pack meeting, even though I don't have one.
• There's always room for one more member in my house.
• Maybe I'll take you at your word - he leads them towards the exit - be patient, both of you, and Secundina, this is your last chance, don't waste it with crazy ideas.
• He won't do it, I'll take care of that—Carolina asks the woman for her arms, takes the baby and hugs her by the neck—he accepted you well, that's good. Dear, do you think you can keep up with me?
• If I didn't, I wouldn't be worthy of being called your Alpha. – Elián hides his pride well at what he said.