Chapter 24

Alessandra's POV

I knew Malcolm was hiding something from me but I could not pinpoint it and I was in no place to inquire about it. The last thing I want him to do is feel as if I was a clingy and obsessive girl.

I was sort of happy that I was his mate but this wasn't the kind of excitement I was hoping to have. I should have been head over heels.

He didn't even wait to see me off when he dropped me off at Holly's house. He sped off like a bat out of hell and I couldn't help the feeling that overwhelmed me.

I entered the house and avoided all of Holly's probing questions. I took a long shower and allowed the warm water to sooth my muscles and wash away all my worried. It did help with distracting me for the time being but after my shower I found myself thinking about him again.

I towel dried my hair and wore my pajamas and an oversized t-shirt. I hopped onto bed with Holly who waited up with a wide grin spread across her face.

Behind the smile I could tell that she was hurting an