All Chapters of Billionaire Alpha's Plus-Size Mate : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Hayes's POVI had to admit, I enjoyed taking Lillian around the pack.I couldn't remember the last time I had simply walked around without a meeting waiting for me at the end of it. For years, almost every part of my life had revolved around meetings, traveling and searching for a way to break the damn curse or secure an heir.There had always been something demanding my attention.Today had been different.Lillian had listened to everything I told her, and I liked that about her. She didn't take advantage of the unusual patience I had shown her by asking questions that would force me to lose my temper. She was careful with me, always watching herself to make sure she didn't cross a boundary.Perhaps that was because of how she had been treated all her life.Still, I appreciated it. More than I wanted to admit.I also liked seeing her become comfortable in my territory. She had spent so long believing she didn't belong anywhere that watching her look around the pack with genuine wonde

Lillian's POV Hayes looked directly at me. "There is nothing wrong with you, Lillie." I lowered my eyes. "You are not fat. You simply have extra curves, and there is nothing wrong with that."I felt my cheeks heat. I hesitated before asking the question that had been sitting in my mind. "I'm sorry to ask this, but... do you actually like women like me?""Women like you?""Plus-size women."He gave a small smirk as he cut a piece of turkey. "I've always liked my women with a little extra."My face became even warmer. "Really?""Really." He looked at me. "Curves are beautiful. A woman doesn't become less attractive because she has a softer body."I looked down at my plate. "But we aren't always..." I struggled to find the right words. "We have stretch marks. Folds. Our bodies are too soft."He smiled."Let me tell you something. Stretch marks don't make a woman unattractive. Neither does softness. Those little folds you're worried about are simply part of the body you're so determined

Lillian's POV Warm sunlight brushed against my skin as I stood barefoot on the shore. The ocean stretched endlessly before me, sparkling beneath the afternoon sun. A gentle breeze carried the scent of salt and flowers, and somewhere nearby, someone was laughing, a sweet laughter that made me turn. Hayes was standing a few steps away. He looked different here. There was no sternness in his face, no weight behind his eyes. He was smiling. Actually smiling. I laughed when he reached for my hand and pulled me closer. "You are going to get your clothes wet," I told him. "Then we'll both get wet." I laughed again. A small child ran past us, shrieking with delight before turning around and running back toward Hayes. "Daddy!" Hayes crouched and caught the child in his arms, lifting him into the air. The little boy laughed so loudly that I could not help joining him. I stood there watching them, my heart strangely full. Then Hayes reached one hand toward me. "Lillie, come here."

Lillian's POV The sorcerers gathered around me in a wide circle. I stood in the middle, staring at the ground beneath my feet while the wind moved gently through the trees. Hayes stood a short distance away with Alex and several guards. I could feel his eyes on me, and strangely, that made me feel less afraid. The first chant began. The sorcerers spoke in voices that seemed to overlap, their words rising and falling together. I closed my eyes and focused on the sound, just as Xathura had instructed. Then something strange happened. I understood them. I didn't know how. I had never heard those words in my life, yet somehow their meaning came naturally to me. My breathing slowed. Deep beneath my feet, something stirred. Roots. Hundreds of them. I could feel them stretching beneath the earth, twisting around one another and spreading throughout the pack. I could feel the life moving through them. My eyes opened. A silver glow filled my vision. Now, Lillian. What do I say? Xath

Hayes's POVI was halfway to the elders' chamber when Zinx suddenly slammed into my senses.Now that we've finally found a possible solution to the curse, shouldn't we be discussing ways to save our lives? Or are you still holding on to your decision to sacrifice us?I sighed. Zinx, this isn't the time.You need to win her trust completely. He pressed and I continued walking. If Lillian falls in love with you, she can save us.I've already taken the oath, I replied tiredly. When the time comes, we make the sacrifice.But Lillian can break the curse. I've seen what she can do.I slowed my steps. Of course she can. Her wolf is named after the curse itself, and only the Creator knows what kind of connection she has with it. But you've also felt the rage inside Xathura. I've tried to reach her myself, and she refused me.It wouldn't be difficult if you made Lillian fall in love with you.I frowned. What are you suggesting?Take her to bed. Xathura won't be able to resist us either.She wi