BOUGHT BY THE RUTHLESS ALPHA novel Chapter 26

 
  Smith Bridget P.O.V
 
  “What!? Your food isn't that delicious. Bridget's dish smells nice,” she retorted and William laughed. I couldn't keep off the grin from my face as I looked at them.
 
  They are so adorable and very different from the mates I am used to seeing in my former pack. Even father and mother used to behave so stiffly with each other. No wonder, I never knew about anything like a mate bond.
 
  I looked at William and smiled widely this time. Is the electric spark I feel anytime I am close to him, around him or kissing him mates bond?
 
  'Hey, Bridget... Why do you like panicking so much? I can feel you thinking again,' I heard Deli speak. I smiled and replied, “But this time, I'm not thinking of bad memories. I am thinking of this mate bond of a thing.'
 
  Deli didn't reply but I could feel her relief. I stroked my chest area. William noticed that and walked toward me with a worried look.
 
  Just then we heard Todd answer, Stephanie, “What do you mean!? You say it isn't delicious and yet you devoured six plates. Six plates!” He even raised his fingers in a way to show us the six-figure.
 
  William was momentarily distracted by the couple's banter. I even watched but of course, I was already eating my food. Stephanie looked at Todd with a sheepish look and told him, “It’s not me. Don't blame me. It's your pup's fault. Baby wants beef.”
 
  Todd blinked his eyes already looking defeated. Seems like he can't resist her cute pout attempts. He sighed and nodded. She shrieked happily and walked to me.
 
  I quickly gave her a plate of the beefy dish I cooked. Oh boy! She devoured the food. I even stopped sometimes to watch her eat. Even William was surprised.
 
  “That's how she has been eating since we discovered she is pregnant. She has been eating just like a hippo,” Todd sighed and told us with an exhausted look. Stephanie stopped eating and glared at him.
 
  “You know I'm not deaf. I can hear that loud and clear,” she whined and Todd immediately put his hands on his lips to show her that he already shut his mouth.
 
  I just burst out laughing. Why are they so funny, so adorable, so cute...? I can feel someone staring at me intently. I looked up still laughing and I saw William looking at me like he wanted to devour me.
 
  His face was taut with desire. I can spell the strong desire written all over his face. This made me immediately stop laughing and gulp in fear. I almost wanted to say, “Hey! Stop looking at me that way! I'm not a meal.'
 
  But the way I looked a little bit scared didn't escape his eyes. It seems like his stare even got more intense right then.
 
 William P.O.V
 
  Does Bridget know how beautiful she looks right now? Her laughter sounds so... so different from what I've ever heard. It really accentuates her beauty. I feel so happy to see her laugh for the first time since she came here.
 
   Even so, her laughter is so enchanting that I can't stop me from reacting. I can feel my eyes clouding with desire. There's this voice chanting, “Claim her.' That's Mark. I immediately shook my head sideways.
 
   Why is Mark acting so weird? He wanted to wait for her wolf to be strong enough to resurface before we claim her so why is he acting weirdly now?
 
  I closed my eyes and pushed back the voice to the back of my mind. When I opened my eyes, Stephanie already finished eating and Todd was leading her out of the room.
 
   I looked at Bridget. She was also almost through with her food. I walked to her and leaned in to whisper into her ears, “Mate, don't you think you are being cruel? You didn't offer me to join you.”
 
  She looked up guiltily and glanced at her almost empty plate. “Sorry, please don't be offended. I didn't even remember. I am sorry,” she said quietly.
 
  I smiled. Can't she sense that I am just teasing her? She really takes things too seriously. I wrapped my hands around her waist and said, “No, no... That's not it. I was just kidding. Don't take it seriously. I am not even hungry but I'm sleepy.”
 
  Bridget looked up at her with guilt-filled eyes. She looked even more guilty and I felt confused. I only said this to make her feel relieved and less tense so why is she looking at me like this now?
 
   “Sorry. I'll finish eating soon. Sorry for disturbing your sleep,” she said and started rushing the food. My mouth was slightly open when she finished the food within seconds. I was kinda scared that she was gonna choke but thankfully she finished the food.
 
  When she drank water and dumped the dirty dish in the dishwasher, I bent down and carried her in my arms again. She shrieked a little in surprise as she quickly wrapped her hands around my neck.
 
  I smiled and hugged her tightly. I suddenly discover that I love this feeling of holding her close in my hands. I walked to my room and dropped her lightly on the bed. I switched off the nightstand lamp and got into bed.
 
  As soon I got into bed, she snuggled close to me hugging me tightly and I hugged her tightly in return. I kissed her forehead and said goodnight to her. Soon enough, I could hear her snoring lightly.
 
  So cute! Her snores are cute. But why do I have a feeling that she won't be pleased when I tell her tomorrow that she snores? Hmm! Maybe I should try telling her tomorrow and watch her reaction.
 
  Before I knew it, her soft snores already got me drifting to sleep. I don't know when I slept off but when I woke up, the sun was already high up in the sky and its hot rays of sunlight is already sipping into the room.
 
  I looked down and chuckled when I saw her pretty face. Bridget is already on top of me clinging onto me just like a koala.
 
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