Topping the Alpha (Werewolf Story)

Chapter 23: Every Breath You Take

Elliott

I have an (future) Alpha on my bed.

I returned with hot tea for us to drink and Felix was lying on my bed, sleeping comfortably in my linen sheets. Talking about a complete collapse.

I sighed, drank both of our teas and went to the kitchen to cook us lunch.

He's so peaceful sleeping like an angel, no one would've guessed he broke down right before my eyes. I mean, that was gut wrenching to watch, I'm not gonna lie.

It took everything in me to not say yes when he knelt. He begged. And ironically that's not what I wanted from him. I don't want him to humble before me wanting something.

I'd prefer if he did it voluntarily, though no one really does it willingly. But I don't need people humbling themselves at my feet. That's not my kink. No shade.

I prefer when I do the humbling myself. That's when I come alive.

Now, do I want him as my mate?

Not in a million years!

Do I reject him as my mate?

I can't. I wish that I could, but I don't have it in me to reject a mate. And I don't really care that he's going to be Alpha, as much as I didn't care about Simon's money. Though those things are completely different.

But that's not what matters to me in a mate. It never did. It doesn't hurt, I'm not gonna lie or be a hypocrite. But it's not the most important thing. At all.

I want someone to treat me like Simon did. That's it.

But be that as it may, I don't have it in me to reject a mate. I never did.

Do I care that it could cost him his Alpha?

Not really.

Am I going to reject him?

No, definitely not. He could be a beggar down the street. I can't reject my mate. I simply cannot!

"What?" - Felix gasped, staring at me confused.

"I'm not going to reject you!" - I reiterated in a serious tone.

"But you said before--"

"I was angry before! You accosting me in front of my house is not the answer!" - I exclaimed, interrupting him.

"I didn't have a choice! If you don't accept the bond my dad is gonna tell the Council he's choosing another successor!" - He admitted in an exasperating tone. I could feel the despair in his voice.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know that." - I said, feeling guilty.

"I needed an answer by today or I'd lose my Alpha. I was desperate. I mean, still am." - He confessed in a vulnerable tone.

I'm not used to seeing this side of the Alpha. The human one. I like it, can't deny it.

"You can tell your dad I'm not gonna reject you. Better yet, I can do it." - I volunteered in a good mood.

"Really? That's great! Do you want his number?" - He offered, so sweet.

"Alpha Hollingsworth, this is Elliott Lockwood. I'm not rejecting Felix. Have a good day, sir."

"Long Live the Luna." - He replied in the mind link.

"We're werewolves, Hollingsworth. We don't need phones." - I smirked, so smug I couldn't contain it.

"Right. Thanks for the update. What changed your mind? Was it when you saw my--"

"I've seen bigger." - I cut him off, making him wince at the burn.