The Alpha Who Saved Me novel Chapter 64

CHAPTER 64

This is not the way I wanted Declan to find out about my decision. I knew it would hurt him and I wanted to have a private conversation with him. After all, he wanted me for his chosen, and I had decided that if my mate didn’t come along, then I would choose Declan, then Lila changed everything. Does he expect me to remain single, or wait around for his Luna to pass away or something? As much as I love Declan, I need to go after my own happiness, and Gavin is the best choice for me.

Seeing the hurt in Declan’s eyes will be branded into my memory for all time. I chase after him, but by the time I get to the front porch, Duke is already entering the tree line. The howl that echoes through the forest is one of heartbreak and sorrow, and I can’t stop the single tear that trickles down my face.

“Hey,” Gavin comes up and wraps his arms around my waist, “He will get over it, just give him some time.” I know Gavin isn’t saying this to be mean, but I take a little offense to it anyway.

*I should have been the one to tell him in private, Gavin. Apparently, you don’t know your cousin the way I do,” I lower my voice to almost a whisper, “He really loves me, and I have just broken his heart.”

“So, do you want to go after him?” Gavin asks, with a bit of hurt to his own voice.

I stare at the tree line a moment longer, and then shake my head, “No, he needs some time.” I turn back to Gavin and try mustering a smile, “Let’s just concentrate on us for now.”

His eyes sparkle as he looks down at me, “I like the way that sounds. What do you have in mind?” He nuzzles my neck.

Chuckling. I push him away, “For starters, there is a birthday party going on inside. How about we tend to that first, and then I will let you know what’s on my mind once the last guest leaves.” I run my tongue across my lips before biting the bottom one.

“Grr…”

“So impatient, Mr. Davis.” I walk towards the door, swaying my hips more than normal. Stopping at the door to glance over my shoulder, Gavin’s eyes are glued to my ass, “Are you coming or not?”

He readjusts himself, “I wish I was coming…” He says under his breath but loud enough for me to hear, which only has me giggling at his discomfort.

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Gavin does his best to keep my mind off what happened with Declan earlier, and he’s doing a good job, or so I’m making him think he is anyway. Deep down, I’m dying to go to Declan and Tala is pacing back and forth in my head, wanting to go as well, but it’s not fair to Gavin. I can’t keep doing this to him, especially if I’m going to accept him as my chosen. There isn’t anything I can do now, the damage is done, so now I will just give it a little time and then try to explain it to Declan. For now, I will continue on with life and having Gavin by my side is the best thing that I can do for myself.

“The last of the guests are getting ready to leave, so you may want to see them out, babe.” Gavin informs me, snapping me out of my own busy head.

“Yes, thank you. Will you do me a favor and round up Spencer and Cici, and whoever else to help carry all the gift up to my suite?” I ask as caress my fingers over his scruff.

“Of course, just come upstairs when you’re done.” He kisses my forehead before leaving me to go to my guests.

By the time I get up to the Alpha quarters, I’m ready for some much-needed alone time with Gavin. I hear the shower running and I strip as I walk to the ensuite. Gavin has his back to the door and is rinsing the soap out of his hair, his corded muscles working overtime as he does. Once he senses me, he turns his head to the side and grins.