Semua Bab SURROGATE FOR THE ALPHA : Bab 21 - Bab 24

ValerieI don't know how long I lay there fantasizing about Max, until I heard my door open, and sat up. There he was in all his glory, wearing nothing but his Grey sweat pants, he looked at me with that look that told me he wanted me just as much as I wanted him. He sat beside me, his leg brushing mine as he shifted closer. The contact sent a shiver through my stomach, tiny wings of nerves and anticipation dancing beneath my skin. His hand moved slowly, fingers tugging on the edge of the blanket I clung to like a shield. He exhaled deeply but didn’t pull the covers away forcefully. Instead, he leaned over, grabbing the cup of water he’d handed me earlier, his scent enveloping me in warmth and tension.Then his eyes found mine, those deep, dark eyes that always seemed to know more than they should. They pinned me in place. He wasn’t asking for permission. He already knew I wasn’t going anywhere tonight.It wasn’t fear that gripped me, it was the heaviness of a truth I hadn’t spoken

The Silence Between UsValerie. I woke up to the sound of birds chirping faintly outside the window and a warmth at my back that made me smile before I even opened my eyes. Max’s arm was wrapped around my waist, his breathing slow and steady, and for the first time in what felt like forever, I felt… content.Safe. I could get used to this, waking up next to this amazingly sexy man. The memories from last night fluttered through my mind, the way he held me, kissed me, looked at me like I was more than just the human girl carrying his child. Like I mattered. His touch and I started getting goosebumps all over my body, desire building back up between my legs despite the fact that I was still so sore from the events of last night. I shifted gently, turning in his arms to face him. His eyes blinked open, those emerald green irises softening when they met mine.“Good morning Handsome,” I whispered.He let out a deep breath that sounded like peace and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear