Addicted To Her The Alpha'S Irresistible Contract Mate novel Chapter 55

55 Chapter 55 Desperate for a mature alpha

Jessy’s pov:

The executive office at Kingsley Enterprises was a testament to Elias’s power with dark wood paneling etched subtly with lunar motifs that nodded to our shared pack heritage without overwhelming the modern aesthetic.

We’d moved here from the conference room for privacy, the door clicking shut behind Naomi as she left with that lingering look. I didn’t like her. If it wasn’t for her I’d be his fiance and marry him soon.

Elias settled behind his desk, his broad frame filling the chair like it was built for him, golden eyes meeting mine with that steady, mature gaze that always left me a little

breathless.

He was everything an alpha should be, controlled, strategic, not the hot–headed brutes I’d encountered in Silverfang or neutral packs. Mature alphas like him were rare nowadays, rare enough that I’d jumped at Grandpa Kingsley’s proposal without a second thought.

At first, it was practical: marrying Elias meant security, elevating my status from Ronan’s elegant but overshadowed sister to luna of one of the most powerful packs. Stable alliances, financial synergies through Kingsley’s empire,my future set, no more scraping for influence in a world that undervalued she wolves like me.

But as we’d talked over the past days, exchanging pleasantries at the dinner, his depth had hooked me deeper. The way he handled pack crises with calm authority, his quiet protectiveness… I realized I didn’t just want the marriage for security. I liked him, really liked him, with a crush that made my heart race.

His maturity shone through in every word, every decision, and I didn’t want to lose this chance. Desperation clawed at me; if he rejected me now, where would I find another like him?

No, no, this couldn’t be it. I’d envisioned our life together: standing by his side at pack councils, building synergies between Silverfang’s resources and Kingsley’s tech, a partnership of equals in a world that rarely allowed it.

And him, waking to those golden eyes, feeling his protective aura wrap around me. The crush I’d harbored since first seeing his photo bloomed into something desperate; he

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was mature, thoughtful, not like the alphas who barked orders without listening. They were dinosaurs, relics, but Elias? He was the future.

I couldn’t let this slip away. Playing nice, I forced an understanding nod, my lips curving into a soft smile despite the ache in my chest.

“Since we have already talked about it outside. These things are complicated, especially with pack pressures. But thank you for telling me directly. It shows your integrity.”

He nodded, a flicker of relief in his eyes, but polite distance remained, oblivious to the storm inside me. “You’re gracious about it. I didn’t want to lead you on. Silverfang and Kingsley will stay strong allies regardless.”

Allies. No, I wanted more than alliances, I wanted him. Desperation surged; at first, yes, security had driven me, a safe harbor after years of watching Ronan navigate alpha politics alone. But talking to him now, seeing how he handled this rejection with firmness yet kindness, no ego bruising, just maturity… it deepened my feelings. I like rare traits in alphas bloated with dominance. I really liked him, craved the life where I could stand beside such a man, not behind.

Mature alphas were unicorns nowadays; most were impulsive, territorial beasts chasing power without depth. I couldn’t lose this chance, not when fate had dangled it so close. Subtly, I leaned forward, highlighting the benefits without pushing too hard, hoping to sway him, plant seeds of doubt in his decision.

“Of course,” I said gently, my voice steady despite the inner turmoil. “Allies are crucial, especially now with rogue threats on the borders. Imagine how much stronger we’d be united, Silverfang’s natural resources feeding into Kingsley’s innovations. Business synergies alone could revolutionize pack defenses: your tech labs integrating our herbal compounds for enhanced serums, or joint ventures in territory mapping. It’d mean unbreakable ties, prosperity for both packs.”

My words were estimated, painting a picture of mutual gain, but underneath, desperation whispered: See me, Elias. See what we could build, Security was my starting point, but now? His maturity drew me like a moth to flame, the way he commanded respect without force, his strategic mind that could protect and elevate me. I liked him too much to walk away easily.

He listened attentively, that mature poise never wavering, rubbing his jaw thoughtfully. “You’re right, those synergies make sense. Ronan and I discussed similar ideas today.

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But personally… it’s not the right path for me now.”

The firmness in his tone hit like a rejection twice over, but he was polite, no dismissal, just honest resolve. Oblivious to my crush, he didn’t see the way my pulse raced, the desperation to cling to this opportunity. Gods, why couldn’t he see?

Alphas like him didn’t come along often, ones who balanced power with empathy, who built empires without crushing those beneath. My initial want for a secure flow through marriage had evolved; the more we talked, the more I realized his depth, his rarity. I wanted to marry him because he was mature, captivating. Desperation peaked; I had to try one last subtle push.

“I respect that,” I replied, my voice soft, playing the gracious omega while my thoughts screamed for another chance. “You’ve always been straightforward,it’s one of the things that makes you such a strong leader. Rare, really, in our world.”

I paused, letting the compliment linger, hoping it highlighted what he might lose.

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