Sold by my Alpha, bought by my Mate Chapter 19: Gifts

Mildred

My body and mind seemed to know that it was time for me to be separated from Asher. And I panicked about having to go back to Randall.

I still remembered his kisses on my lips. I had never kissed anyone before, and for those few days I just wanted him to keep kissing me. I remembered his hands lightly on my body, and the hard rock bulge in his pants.

I still couldn't believe how I could feel desire for him so quickly, beyond the fact that he was very attractive and was my mate. I was afraid to get close to anyone, but with him? Everything was different.

"There's something I wanted to give you," he said before breakfast, and I was amazed to see that it was a thin silver bracelet from which hung some sort of brush-shaped charms and also a small moon.

"It's silver, of course. All vampires are not like Jeremiah, you need protection. I'd like us to add more and more charms to it. The brush for your paintings and the moon... because you are my Luna," he said, and I sighed. He just caressed my lips with his thumb, looking at me adoringly.

I was going happily to breakfast with my bracelet when I found Randall already waiting for me.

"Mildred," he said to me, pleased to see me. I heard a grunt from Asher, and it was obvious that both alphas were annoyed with each other's presence.

"Miss Mildred, Alpha Randall has been accepted back into the castle on the promise to behave himself," the vampire says.

Randall came closer to me, almost imploringly.

"I just wish to talk to you, just for a moment," he said, and I nodded.

He led me to his room and left the door open. There were several bouquets of red roses and chocolates. There was also a suitcase with new clothes, and I saw several boxes of what appeared to be gifts. All of this took me by surprise.

"I behaved like a jerk. In all the history of mating, no Alpha has ever behaved worse than I have. The goddess gave me the gift of a mate, every wolf's dream, and I've destroyed it. But most of all, I cannot forgive myself for witnessing your mistreatment and doing nothing. I've only made you suffer, especially since we met again," he said, and I froze.

"The king was right to separate me from you, though it pained me to admit it. I have hurt you in unimaginable ways, and I am here simply to ask for your forgiveness and for you to give me another chance. I want you to tell me what I have to do, not so you can forget what happened, but so we can have a chance to get to know each other before you make your decision," he said, taking my hand as I swallowed.

"I know you were not treated well in Red Moon, and I promise to make everyone who ever disrespected you pay," he said, and I spoke to him for the first time.

"And you? What are you going to do about your mistreatment? You sold me out, Randall. Everyone knew I was in that bar because my true mate and my Alpha sold me out like a slave," I said, seeing the shocked look on his face. I could almost swear he was about to burst into tears.

"My destined mate... my mate, it's so good to hear your voice," he said, kissing my hand.

"You are right that I have committed too many sins, but about that, I can assure you that it was my father's and my late brother's business, which I am ready to dismantle and free its victims," he explained.

"I..."

"I'm not just asking you for a chance, I'm coming to prove to you that I mean what I say, that I care about you," he said, pulling a small photo out of his pocket. I couldn't believe it.

"My parents?" I said, looking at the photo.

"Yes, there is information about them in the pack, information that has been unjustly withheld from you. I want you to know that the Red Moon has failed you, but you will come back to make our Luna. You will take your rightful place in the world. Our pack is your home, our pack needs you," he said, looking at me with glowing eyes.

Suddenly, he seemed to be the Alpha I always dreamed of. I could see his beautiful blue eyes and his blond hair shining.

"You don't have to answer now, of course. Just let me share these days with you, and you'll decide," he said, and suddenly he got excited and brought out presents.

He made me open them one by one, and I found expensive watches, diamond jewelry, precious stone earrings, expensive dresses, and shoes.

"Whatever you want, you shall have," and I took a step back. I could see his disappointment.

"Randall... I'm not like that, no matter the jewels or the money. You've been hurting me since I was a little girl. I fell down the stairs and broke my hand, you let them burn my cabin, I almost suffocated. You stole my things and destroyed them. A few days ago you tried to keep me here against my will, you treated me like a... like a whore," I said seriously, and he had a look somewhere between annoyed and pained. Suddenly, he was close to me again, and I was afraid he was going to attack me.

But he did something I didn't see coming: he pulled a knife out of his pocket, ripped off his shirt, and showed me his skin, putting the knife to his own chest, an expression of determination etched on his face.

"These days away from you have been torture. Every second that passes, I can only think of you. My heart is torn by the pain I have caused you, for everything you have said is true: I have been a coward, a fool, an Alpha unworthy of the name. But if you accept me, if you give me a chance, I promise to prove that I can be a different man. The greedy, wretched Randall of the past no longer exists, only your mate exists. Your alpha," he said fervently, taking my hand and leading it to the edge of the knife, gently pushing it to his chest.

The sight of blood paralyzed me, horror gripping me at the extreme demonstration of his desperation.

"It has wolfsbane... you have all the power, my Luna," he continued, his voice cracking with pain and determination.

"You've suffered so much, and I'm willing to suffer twice as much if it means you will be happy," he mumbled as my hands shook uncontrollably and I released the knife.

"There has already been too much suffering," I whispered, his eyes full of tears, reflecting a mixture of fear and hope.

"Just give me a few days... you have changed me, my little dove. For you...I am ready to be reborn," he declared with overwhelming intensity, in a desperate gesture to be redeemed.