Alpha alec's redemption (Sadie) novel Chapter 304

“We can tell her tomorrow,” she whispers.

I nod, watching the tenderness in her gaze. “Tomorrow.”

I guide her to the bed and help her settle. I then pull the covers, watching as she blinks in surprise when I climb in beside her. I hesitate, waiting for the pushback—for her walls to slam shut again.

But it never comes.

Instead, she settles willingly against me. Her cheek rests on my chest, her arm slipping around my waist.

My heart stutters, then races. I hold her carefully before tightening my embrace, unable to help myself. Knox purrs inside me, content in a way I haven’t felt in years.

Knox rumbles deep inside me, pleased. “Finally. She lets us hold her. Don’t let go.”

“I won’t. I’ll never let go.”

For a long while, silence stretches between us. Just her breathing, the rise and fall of her chest against mine. Then, her voice breaks the quiet.

“I’m scared.”

I tilt my head down to look at her, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Of what, love?”

Her eyes shine in the dim light. “This… this power. I didn’t expect it. To feel something like that. To know before anyone else. It’s new and it’s terrifying. No one should be able to sense a baby that early. What if it means something’s wrong with me?” Her voice cracks on the last word.

She doesn’t say anything more, seeming very much okay with just holding on to me.

Eventually, her breathing evens out, and I realize she’s drifted to sleep against me. I press a soft kiss to her forehead, then carefully shift. I kiss Aspen’s hair, too, my heart swelling as I take in both of my girls lying safe in front of me.

For a moment, I let myself just breathe it in. This fragile, perfect moment.

Then, with a reluctant sigh, I slip out of bed. I tuck the blanket more securely around Sadie, pressing one last kiss to her temple.

“I’ll be here,” I whisper, a vow only the night and shadows can hear.

Knox rumbles low in agreement. “Always.”