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All Chapters of The Alpha and his Awaited Mate: Chapter 211 - Chapter 220

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AshtonI think I know this place. The greenest grass I have ever seen…butterflies, flowers, serene atmosphere… Yep, this is where the Moon Goddess is.”My child” I hear her celestial voice.I turn around, but I can’t see her anywhere. I stop walking and stand still. Soon she visualizes in front of me.”Hello” I greet her.”My child” she smiles at me.I have to admit, I feel a bit uneasy. The last time I was here, she told me that something bad was going to happen and the next we knew, Sebastian was taken.”Is everything okay…is Sebastian okay?” I ask, worry evident in my voice.”Yes, all is well” she smiles at me.”Okay, that’s good, that’s really good” I sigh in relief.I stay silent and so does she.”Um, did you…ah, did you have something to…I mean, did you want to tell me something?” I try to ask as politely as possible.”Oh, I didn’t summon you here” she says, her smile never wavering.”Oh?” I am puzzled.”Then…why…I don’t understand, what is the reason for me being here?” I blurt

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MarcusI’m exhausted—Goddess, I have never been this sleep-deprived in my entire life. My eyes feel like they’re full of sand, and my brain is a fog, but I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world. It’s some hour of the night; the hospital is quiet, and the only light comes from the soft glow of the monitors. I look over at Lucas, and my chest just aches with a love so fierce it’s almost hard to breathe. My precious mate has been beyond amazing. Watching him bring our children into this world was the most humbling experience of my life. He’s perfect. I honestly didn’t think I could love him any more than I already did, but I was so wrong. Seeing him as a father, seeing the strength he pulled from somewhere deep inside during the delivery—it’s changed me. Lucas is fast asleep now, finally getting the rest he needs. Little Ella is tucked against his bare chest, her tiny heart beating against his. I just finished changing her, and now I’m pacing the room, bouncing on my heels with

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"Ashton?" I whisper.My voice is thick, ragged with a longing I can’t even begin to hide.He drops his arms, turning his gaze toward me. His eyes are heavy, rimmed with the weariness of the day, but they still hold that soft warmth that has always been reserved only for me."Yeah, love?”I don't answer with words. I can't.I move on top of him, my body hovering over his as I claim his lips. It starts as a kiss of pure, soul-deep devotion, but the moment our skin touches, the dam breaks. I kiss him with an overwhelming, desperate love. The kiss escalates instantly, turning into a frantic, heated exchange as my hands slide over his skin, needing to feel the frantic beat of his heart against my palms.Soon Ashton flips me under him.”Fuck, I really want you babe” I murmur between hungry kisses.”How do you want me?” Ashton mumbles between kissing and sucking my jaw and neck.”I…ah, I…I..want..ah” I can’t even form words.I’m fucking crazy about my mate.”You want me inside?” Ashton whisp

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”Hey, are you okay, babe?” Sebastian whispers.He presses a lingering kiss to my neck, his breath ghosting warm against my ear, filled with a desperate tenderness that makes my chest ache. "Yeah. I just... This is all so new to me. Being part of all this, being wanted.” I mumble, gesturing vaguely to the warmth of the room. Sebastian turns me in his arms, his touch possessive yet gentle, forcing me to meet his gaze. He cups my face in his palms as if I’m something fragile and priceless. The look in his eyes is terrifyingly intense—overflowing with a raw, worshipful devotion. It’s the kind of all-consuming love I never thought existed for the lonely, invisible boy I used to be. ”You belong here, Ashton" he whispers, his voice steady and fierce, cutting through the festive noise of his family.Our family. ”You are never going to be the left alone again. I won't let you. You are my entire world." He presses his forehead against mine, closing his eyes and inhaling sharply, as if he n

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”Okay, who’s ready for presents?!” Charlotte exclaims, her eyes dancing with excitement as she clasps her hands together.The room is filled with the scent of pine, expensive bourbon, and the overwhelming warmth of a real home. ”Come here, love” Weston murmurs, beckoning Charlotte closer.As she reaches him, he pulls her into a deep, lingering kiss, his arms wrapping around her in a protective embrace that speaks of decades of devotion. ”You are wonderful” I catch him whispering against her skin.It’s so sweet it almost aches—a glimpse of a future I never dared to dream of until I met Sebastian. ”Thank you” Charlotte beams, leaning her forehead against his for a brief moment before turning back to the room. ”Now, for the gifts. Aiden, Xander—would you boys mind handing them out?” ”Sure, mom” they reply in perfect, practiced unison, laughing as they dive toward the mountain of gold-wrapped boxes. As the festive chaos begins, Sebastian’s arm tightens around my shoulders, drawing m

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Xander weaves through the crowd, dropping a few beautifully wrapped packages into our hands with a wink. Sebastian catches them, but his focus never shifts from me. He selects a small, velvet-covered box and places it deliberately on my lap, his hand lingering on my thigh just a second too long. ”Open it” Sebastian murmurs near my ear, his chin resting on my shoulder.I can feel the heat radiating from his chest, his presence surrounding me like a physical weight. Every breath he takes brushes against the side of my neck, sending a fresh wave of static electricity through my skin. My heart is racing so fast I’m sure he can feel the vibration through my back. I pick up the small box, realizing it’s heavier than it looks. The weight of it feels significant, like it holds more than just a physical object. "What..." I am completely breathless.I turn towards him to find him smiling with a look of pure satisfaction—the look of someone who knows they’ve pulled off a perfect surprise. The

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The sound of clinking silverware and happy chatter fills the air, but it’s the feeling of 'home' that’s the strongest. I reach for Ashton’s hand under the table, squeezing it tightly. I’ve never felt more grateful. Everything—the food, the laughter, the love—it’s perfect. It’s exactly where we’re supposed to be.The room falls into a heavy, sacred silence as Ashton stands up.I can see the flickering candlelight reflected in the unshed tears shimmering in his eyes, and my heart aches with a sudden, fierce wave of protectiveness. I reach out, resting my hand firmly on his lower back, wanting him to feel my warmth, to know I am his anchor in this moment.He clears his throat, his voice small and trembling at first. ”I... I didn’t think I’d be able to stand here and say this without completely falling apart” he begins, a bittersweet, fragile smile touching his lips. ”But looking around this table, at all of your faces... I realized I had to try.”He takes a shaky, uneven breath and lif

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I sit down fast, my face burning with the sudden rush of heat, and I immediately take a huge gulp of my drink to avoid having to say anything else. I can feel Aiden’s hand find mine under the table, squeezing hard, and for the first time, the fear of leaving is balanced by the pride of knowing exactly where I belong.”Thank you, Xander” Ashton says, his voice strained as he fights to swallow his tears. Sebastian has wrapped his arms around him and is kissing his cheek.I just nod, not trusting my own voice to hold up if I say anything else. The way he looks at me—with such raw, genuine shock and gratitude—makes that knot in my chest tighten even more. It’s a heavy realization, knowing that a few simple words from me could mean that much to someone. Across the table, I see my mom hiding her face in her napkin, her shoulders shaking, and Dad just leans to rest a heavy, proud hand on my shoulder.I realize then that tonight isn't just about Christmas anymore. It’s about the fact that o

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Suddenly, my phone vibrates in my pocket. I check the caller ID—it’s my Beta. He’s away for the holidays, visiting his mate’s home pack. I push myself up from the recliner and move toward the large windows, seeking a bit of privacy away from the noise. ”Hello?” I answer. ”Weston, I’m a grandfather!” my Beta exclaims, his voice booming with a mix of exhaustion and pure adrenaline. ”Congratulations!” I say, a wide grin spreading across my face. ”That’s incredible news!” ”Thank you. It’s been a long road, Weston. Lucy had a difficult labor... they had to go in for an emergency C-section. But she’s stable now, thank the Goddess” he says, and I can hear the tremor of relief in his voice. ”Thank the Goddess indeed” I reply with deep sincerity. ”I’m glad she’s okay.” ”Yes, I’ve sent up more than a few prayers tonight. Max was a wreck; he truly thought he was losing both his mate and their son” he explains, the gravity of the situation settling between us. ”I can only imagine the ter

Writer's note

Hello, my wonderful readers!My heart is absolutely full seeing how many of you have joined Sebastian on this journey!Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for every second you’ve spent with these characters! It means the world to me to have you by my side, and I truly hope you’ll stay with us until the very final page... :)Wishing you all so much love and light.Love you all!

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