Falling in love with my Ex's Alpha Chapter 48

***Kaiden***

The moment I received word that my warriors had returned from the mission I had entrusted to them, a sense of urgency coursed through my veins, propelling me toward the hospital. My initial intention was to visit Katie, but my concern for my warriors pushed me to hasten my steps.

Their injuries, I learned, were thankfully superficial, with the exception of Charlotte, who bore more severe wounds. The weight of that knowledge pressed upon me as I navigated the bustling corridors of the hospital.

Jason, sensing the gravity of Charlotte's condition, joined me. With a single-minded determination, he made a beeline for her room, his concern for her palpable. I, on the other hand, needed to ensure the well-being of every warrior who had fought valiantly.

At the reception desk, I paused momentarily before being directed to the location of my wounded warriors. As I approached, I took in the sight of their faces, each one bearing the physical marks of their recent battle. Relief washed over me as I confirmed that, despite the injuries, they were all in stable condition.

But beneath that relief, a gnawing sense of responsibility tugged at my conscience. I'm an Alpha. I feel when there's a member of my pack suffering, I don't need anyone to inform me that Charlotte was seriously injured. I felt like she was almost dying.

I chose to keep this knowledge to myself, not wanting to add to Jason's already mounting worry. It was a lonely burden to carry, but one that came with the territory of being an Alpha.

But when we arrived at the hospital, an inexplicable sense of relief washed over me. I felt that she was already better. It was as if, in the brief span of our journey, the tides of Charlotte's health had shifted dramatically. The abrupt transformation left me both perplexed and amazed.

I couldn't fathom what miraculous intervention had taken place. Whatever sorcery the medical team had conjured, it defied explanation and left me in a state of bewildered admiration.

During my visit, the receptionist, Chloe, updated me on everything that had happened and told me that Katie was helping the senior students heal Charlotte. She told me not to worry because Katie had already won several awards and that, for her, Katie was one of the best students.

I couldn't contain the feeling of pride I got. I am more and more surprised by my mate.

But, I remained cold. I never exposed my emotions to anyone in my pack. I reacted to everything she said with indifference.

However, that changed when Charlotte and Jason found me.

I was filled with raw rage when she told me about how the senior students treated her and Katie. I immediately handled the situation and commanded them to be expelled from my pack.

How dare they treat someone from my pack badly?

And worse, not just anyone but my mate?

I controlled myself not to rip their throats out. I had a serious mindlink conversation with the Head of the hospital. I demanded that he do a better inspection of the students. I will not tolerate that kind of insolence and insubordination.

As everyone was just afraid of me and couldn't avoid my alpha's command, they immediately started solving everything.

Before Charlotte and Jason went to their house, they informed me that Katie was leaving, too.

As soon as I said goodbye to them and solved this problem, I went towards her, but she was already coming towards me.

When I saw her, I started to calm down.

Mate bond is so bizarre. I just need to smell her or see her, and everything around me starts to be at peace.

When she was with Chad yesterday, I knew they were kissing because wounds appeared on my belly. That's how the mate bond works, and it will stay that way until I reject her.

The wounds that appear are not wounds that heal quickly; they take much longer to heal, and the pain is constant and throbbing.

But the most enormous pain was knowing that she was kissing another fucking guy.

That's why today I decided to stay close to her. I don't know what she did to me, I just know that I need to stay close to her.

Fuck. It's getting harder and harder to stay away from her.

As I drew near to her, the first thing that caught my attention was the shade of her lips – an alluring pink that stirred memories of our previous kiss. The mere sight of them, so tantalizingly soft, reignited the desire to rekindle that fiery moment.

With a confident yet playful demeanor, I suggested we head to a nearby cafe, and with a not-so-subtle request for closeness, I watched the perplexed expression cross her features.

Her look of bewilderment was undeniable, yet she submitted it to me with a grace that bordered on docility, offering no resistance or objections.

It was almost too easy. Inwardly, I couldn't help but recognize the power of her unwavering acquiescence. Her willingness to follow my lead made my mind start working devilishly.

Her graciousness was a double-edged sword, one that, if mishandled, could lead to the abuse of her goodwill, a notion that lingered with a sardonic twist in my thoughts.

Unlike her, I have no grace.

The thought crossed my mind that I might just take advantage of her graciousness. After all, why not?

Sinful ideas started forming in my mind, ways of kissing her, running my hand over her hot body, and other things, all for the sake of our little façade.

She's so pure and calm. Fuck, that way, I'll end up abusing her goodwill for sure.

We ordered on the outside patio as soon as we arrived at the cafe. I didn't order anything as usual, and she ordered a cold drink.

Around us, there is a park with many colorful flowers.

Spring made everything that was covered with snow and silent become colorful and noisy. The landscape is beautiful, but all I can focus on is Katie.

My focus is only on her intoxicating grayish-green eyes.

I could easily get lost in her gaze, I could stay all day just admiring the beauty of her intoxicating eyes.

*I'm worried that I'm falling into her hypnotic trap*.