Alpha King Xavier - Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Autumn
I stopped struggling as I felt life seep out of me. I lost the strength to struggle as I saw my life flashed past me.
It felt like the end. Peace. That's what I feel.
My eyes started to close. Is this finally the end?
Suddenly, the grip loosened and air rushed back into my lungs.
Normally, I should be coughing but I couldn't. It feels like I have just a little life left.
"Fuck! Gwen!" That deep voice yelled, with emotions. "No!"
And...this is the end...
I gasped and my eyes fluttered open. It felt like I had been underwater.
I started coughing.
"Oh my! She's awake!" A voice announced excitedly.
My gaze searched around. I was in a disorganised room, with several bottles here and there.
"Go, hurry! Tell him that she's awake!" the voice ordered.
I looked up at him and caught one of the maids leaving.
He moved closer. "How do you feel now? Any pain?"
I blinked once as I tried to gather information on where I was and what had really happened but it all seemed to be blank.
The man hesitated briefly and his brows were raised amazingly. "Can you talk?"
Does he think I can't?
I nodded once.
"Say something if you can."
The door opened suddenly and that familiar dark chocolate scent attacked me.
And everything rushes in at once.
I remember the deal the Alpha was trying to make with me and how angry he suddenly became because I sounded exactly like Gwen.
Isn't that what he wanted anyway? If truly Gwen's parents are arriving today. Why must he take it so far? Does he want to kill me?
Though, I'm surprised I'm still alive. I thought I was dead.
"Oh Alpha," the man turned away.
I looked up, and there he was, in all his glory. Tall and mesmerising. The fact that he still steals my heart away is something I haven't really come to terms with especially with how things are suddenly going.
The Alpha will kill me someday if this persists. He seems to hate me so much now, thinking I intentionally kidnapped Gwen.
"I don't think she can talk. She hasn't said a word since_" the man was reporting but his voice trailed off when the Alpha walked past him, unconcerned with what he was saying.
My heart made a sudden thud in my heart. I jumped up, and the feeling of survival kicked in.
"Please," I beseeched, hoping that would at least reach his stone heart even though I doubt it.
When he was close enough, I made a move. Gosh! To run for my life even though it was all useless.
With a hand, he effortlessly pulled me back. Then, he pulled me into his arms.
I blinked once.
What just happened?
The man from earlier smiled softly and walked out, leaving me with this devil that I don't even understand anymore.
He was just trying to kill me minutes or even an hour ago and he's here now, hugging me.
But my traitorous heart betrayed me as it hammered wildly in my chest. I can't even pretend at this point. There's no way he wouldn't hear that fast beating of my heart.
He pulled back after what seemed like forever.
"Are you ok?"
That question shocked the hell out of me.
But his expression was soft and convincing.
When I didn't answer, he smoothed my hair. "You look fine to me, except you aren't talking."
I thought I pleaded the other time, didn't he hear that?
He regarded me for a moment. "Are you not going to talk?" His voice was gentle.
I wasn't expecting that anyways. I expected him to yell at me.
He regarded me for another moment. "Gwen's parents are here. We told them you were tired and sleeping."
Oh, this is what it's really all about?
He's being caring because of Gwen's parents. I bet he would have killed me if that thought hadn't kicked in.
Headache kicked in suddenly. I closed my eyes against it and gripped my temple harder.
"Are you alright?" He questioned again and reached for my head. Yet again, his eyes were soft.
"No! And get your hands off me!" I wanted to say but I bit it back instantly.
Aside from the fact that I was scared about the consequences, my heart was saying the opposite.
In fact, I suddenly want him to make love to me. To keep holding me in those big hands.
Wishful thought, huh?
"I'm alright," I said eventually. "I will be fine," I repeated and looked away.
The more I look at this devil's eyes, the more lost I get.
His hand touches my chin suddenly, and heat rushes into me. He turns my face towards his again and slams his lips onto mine before I could see it coming.
My heart almost stopped beating. What is happening?
But I couldn't stop it!
Soft, tender. It took my breath away.
He slowly parted my lips, seeking entry, and got it. He was gentle and I swear I have never been kissed in such a way.
And this was what I have been searching for. The feeling I have been wanting anytime the Alpha kissed me.
Even though I was supposed to hate him. No! I desperately want to see the other side of him, when he's happy when he's in love. I want to see the other side of this hard man.
He pulled back suddenly, though not really apart. We were just a hairbreadth away. A little movement and our lips will touch again.
And I desperately want that. No! I want more. I want him to make love to me at this instance.
My heart wasn't even making things easy for me as it kept beating even louder. I couldn't even think clearly, my thoughts felt clogged.
"Get up, Autumn. Rick is waiting for you. You guys have a party to organise," he announced.
In the next few minutes, he was walking towards the door.
"Wait!" I called out. "Does that mean I'm the organiser?"
He stopped walking but didn't turn to look at me. "I keep my promise," he muttered and walked out.
What! I am the organiser?