Alpha alec's redemption (Sadie) novel Chapter 134

You are probably wondering why now. Well, Alec wasn’t there when she was born. So, even though the bond settled in him, it didn’t completely settle in Aspen. Let's just say that it was loose. That's the best term I can give it.

They have been around each other but never really interacted until today. Just like with mate bonds, familial bonds need eye contact and touch for them to fully settle. It’s even stronger if the pup’s father is an alpha.

Today, both of those things happened. Aspen unknowingly initiated contact by cupping Alec’s jaw. That and the eye contact between them basically sealed the deal. It sealed the father-daughter bond.

Even though a familial bond isn’t as strong as a mate bond, they are similar in some ways. Parents can feel the emotions of their children, and vice versa. Aspen is being affected by Alec’s sadness. Just like the way my emotions would affect her.

She doesn’t understand what’s happening. She doesn’t understand why Alec's sadness is affecting her. She doesn’t understand why her heart feels weird. She doesn’t understand that a new bond clicked into place today.

We’ve never had a discussion about her father. In my defense, I never thought I’d come across Alec again. Plus, she’s only three. She never asked. I knew that would change when she got older, but I’d vowed not to think about it and to cross that bridge when we got there.

We remain silent, and minutes later, Aspen’s body grows heavy. I sneak a peek at her to find her soundly asleep. Gently, I pick her up and place her on her side of the bed before covering her with the blankets.

Since we will be staying here for a while, maybe I should ask Alec to assign her her own bedroom. She’ll be more comfortable sleeping in her own bed.

Switching off the lights, I close my eyes. It takes a while, but eventually I do fall asleep. Only, it wasn’t peaceful at all.