My Possessive Alpha Twins For Mate Chapter 278

Liam's POV

My angel stirred beside me, the soft shift of her body pulling me from my thoughts. After the chaos of last night, we'd finally collapsed into the kind of deep, peaceful sleep only exhaustion could bring. The weight of her in my arms felt like home—something I never wanted to lose again after the emptiness of the previous night. But I wasn’t ready for her to wake up just yet. I held perfectly still, hoping she'd drift back into that calm slumber without realizing I was awake.

But then her heart rate quickened, and I knew she was fully conscious.

“Good morning, Angel. How did you sleep?” I asked, my voice low, nuzzling my chin into the soft silk of her hair.

“Mmm! So good,” she murmured, lifting her head to look at me, her eyes still heavy with sleep. “How about you?”

She waited for my answer, those big blue eyes locking onto mine, and I lost myself in their depth. She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen, and I couldn’t get enough of her gaze.

“I, uh... good. Great, actually. I always get the best sleep with you in my arms, Angel,” I finally managed, my voice rough from the raw honesty of my words.

She looked around, a tiny frown furrowing her brow, that adorable wrinkle appearing between her eyebrows. I had to fight the urge to reach up and smooth it away with my thumb.

“Where’s Logan?” she asked, her voice soft but laced with confusion.

I hesitated, unsure how to answer without lying. “He had some pressing business to take care of,” I replied, hoping she wouldn’t press further. She seemed disappointed but nodded in acknowledgment.

In her sleep, her body had naturally stretched out along the length of mine, her head resting on my chest. As she began to move, pushing herself to sit up, she straddled my hips, her arms reaching above her head in a full-body stretch that made her back arch in the most innocent way. But the movement—god, the way her full breasts pushed forward—was enough to send my semi-hard cock to full attention.

She must have felt the shift in me, because her gaze fell to my body, and the blush that spread across her cheeks told me she realized, a little too late, that she was still completely naked.

Before she could say anything, I flipped her underneath me, pinning her to the bed with my body, holding both of her hands above her head. We were so close now, our faces mere inches apart, and I could feel her breath against my lips.

“Don’t be embarrassed, Angel,” I whispered, my lips brushing against hers with each word. “You will always be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. But you, naked in my bed? That’s a whole other level of gorgeous.”

Our eyes locked, and I could feel her smile against my lips. That smile shattered the last thread of restraint I had left.

Our lips collided in a fierce kiss, tongues tangling, teeth nipping, the passion between us raw and desperate. We couldn't get enough of each other. It felt amazing—more than amazing—to know she wanted me as much as I wanted her.

We broke the kiss, gasping for air, but the second my lips were away from hers, I craved them again. I felt her struggle beneath me, trying to free her arms from my grip, but I wasn’t ready to let go. I kissed my way down her jaw, over the smooth skin of her neck, and stopped where I knew I’d leave my mark—the spot between her neck and shoulder.

Her hips bucked against me, and I couldn't hold back the groan that escaped. She was grinding against me, her body hot and wet with desire. I could feel her soaked core even through the fabric of my boxers. Memories of her taste from last night flooded my mind, and I couldn't wait any longer to bury my face between her perfect thighs.

Finally, I released her hands, moving lower, my mouth finding one of her hard nipples. I sucked it deep into my mouth, circling the sensitive peak with my tongue, my hands roaming to the other breast, rolling and pinching it as she moaned beneath me.

“Fuck! Every part of you tastes so amazing,” I groaned, pulling away just enough to speak.

She whimpered, her back arching as I continued to worship her body. I didn't let up, swirling my tongue around one nipple while I teased the other.

“Please, Liam,” she begged, her voice soft but desperate, and I couldn’t help but smile at her vulnerability.

“Please what, Angel?” I teased, pulling back to look at her. My hand trailed down her body, reaching her dripping core. “Aah, always so wet for me, baby.”

“Liam!” she whined, her hips rising against my hand as I teased her folds. I could feel her need, her frustration, and it only made me want her more.

“Use your words, love. Tell me what you need,” I coaxed, my voice low and thick with desire.

“I need you,” she groaned, her body shuddering beneath mine. She looked at me, those blue eyes filled with desperation. “I need you inside me. Fuck me, please, Liam!”

The rawness of her words hit me like a punch to the gut. I wanted to give her everything, right now. But I couldn’t.

“I... we can’t, Angel,” I whispered, the words barely escaping my lips. I saw the hurt flash across her face, and I instantly regretted it. She looked away from me, her embarrassment evident.

I grabbed her chin, forcing her to meet my gaze again. “You know I want you, Lia. It’s killing me to hold back. But we have to wait for Logan. It could damage our bond if he’s not here for the first time.”

“It’s just sex, Liam!” She nearly shouted at me, shoving me away. “It doesn’t have to be about the fucking bond!”

Her words hit me like a cold, bitter wave. I was off the bed in an instant, standing and pacing, anger and hurt flooding me all at once. She didn’t get it. Didn’t understand what this bond meant.

“So what are we to you, then?” I spat, the words leaving my mouth before I could stop them. “Did you just decide it was time to lose your virginity, and who better to do it than the famous Alpha Twins, your mates? Make for a good story, huh?”

I saw the pain flash in her eyes, and it made my heart ache. I regretted the words the second they left my lips, but the damage was done.

“That’s not...” She started, but she dropped her head, unable to finish.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that,” I whispered, guilt washing over me. “I was just... hurt. I can’t help it, Lia. I understand you’re scared. I get why you are. But we aren’t Finnian Blackwell. I know he hurt you. But Selene doesn’t make mistakes. What happened with him happened for a reason. You weren’t meant to be with him. You were meant for us.”

I sat beside her, watching the tears roll down her cheeks. I reached up, brushing one away, but she flinched away from me, and I withdrew my hand.

“Please trust us,” I begged quietly. “Trust that the Moon Goddess knew what she was doing when she created our mate bond.”

Lia sucked in a deep breath. “I can’t, okay?” she whispered, her voice breaking. “I want to, but I can’t.” She looked up at me, and I saw how broken she felt. “Look at what a lop-sided match this is. Logan... he’s been with so many beautiful, experienced women. I’m neither of those things. I could never compete with that. And you...” Her voice faltered. “You’re as close to perfect as I’ve ever seen. The mate pull may be clouding your judgment now, but eventually, I’ll disappoint you, and you’ll walk away.”

Her words shattered me, and I sat there, unable to speak. How could she not see? How could she not see how perfect she was to us?

“Lia...” I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. “You’re wrong. You have to trust us. No one could ever compare to you. No one else would ever measure up.” I stood, walking to the door, needing to make sure she understood. I turned to look back at her one last time. “Logan and I are both in love with you, Angel. And no matter what you decide about our bond, we will always love you. No one else.”

With that, I walked out of the room, my heart heavy with regret and loss.