The Alpha King's Redemption

5;The Mistake

Sofia Rhys.

I’ve always been commended for being well behaved.

I am that goody two shoes girl with perfect grades and a sunshine personality that the adult just adore. I am that kid parents use to give reference to when scolding their kids to act accordingly. If I dare say it, I’m the innocent sunshine that wouldn’t hurt a fly nor even think of staying out late.

And yet, here I am, initiating a kiss with my best friend, whom is also now the Alpha King. I can only imagine the looks of adults that view me in a good light. I can imagine them shaking their heads in disappointment, even uttering things to forsaken me.

Normally, I would’ve held onto that thought and pull myself together before I make any graver mistakes. But weirdly, I honestly couldn’t give a damn in that very moment.

I discarded all rational thoughts aside, pressing my lips on his for a few seconds that felt like eternity before pulling back, my eyes meeting his gold rimmed ones.

I blinked, the product of my actions weighing down on me almost immediately. His wolf’s appearance comes in the form of gold rimming his blue orbs. Ares may be a calm and cool Alpha to me, but his wolf…not so much.

Wolf forms are more dominating than human forms are, which is why losing control to your wolf is one of the worst things you can ever do.

I hung my head low almost immediately, unable to hold his gaze. How could I?

My senses came back crashing, reminding me of the mistake and the line I crossed. I honestly had no intention of doing that. Yes, it’s been playing in my mind for a long time, but like I said, I’ve always been collected—never one to give into temptations.

It’s hypocritical of me to say this, but I’d blame my actions on the alcohol, else I would’ve never dared to do what I did.

“I’m sorry,” My voice came out hoarse, but I didn’t focus on it. Rather, I was too focused on trying to rectify my mistake, even though I doubt there’s anything I can do that can rectify it. My following words came out a rushed mess. “I don’t know what got into me, I just…”

My words were cut midway when I felt his warm lips on mine again, and this time around, unlike when I kissed him and he remained immobile, his lips moved against mine in a pace I couldn’t catch up to.

It was electric. Warmth seeped from the spot he snaked his hand to rest on the base of my neck, holding my head in place. I could feel the warmness slowly dissipating into every pore of my being, while I struggled to keep up with his kiss.

My hand clasped the fabric of his suit, my fingers curling into a tight fist as I could feel my breath slowly getting knocked out. Before my senses could go completely haywire though, he pulled back, his heavy breath mingling with mine.

He rested his forehead on mine for a brief second, his eyes flicked shut. He pulled back slightly, his now completely dark eyes staring into mine that no doubt are of similar shade. His thumb moved to my now swollen lips, swiping it slowly, his eyes following the action before he flicked his eyes to meet mine again.

“We shouldn’t.” He breathed out heavily, his voice sounding unfamiliar. I’d never heard that tone of his before. How could I? There’s never anything between us, and I know him well enough to tell he was never one to get involved in rendezvous.

This is the first, for both of us.

And it may sound stupid to say this, but I’m glad my first kiss at least came from him.

I swallowed thickly, my heart beating wildly against my ribcage as I managed to nod using the little strength I have. “We really shouldn’t.” That’s the rational sense of mine speaking, making an appearance at long last.

I want this, I genuinely do despite being aware of various ways it could go wrong. But, a part of me tried to urge me to back out before it becomes late.

Stupidly, I blinked and met his gaze again, breathing out heavily. “But, I want this.” I breathed out in a low voice. My other hand reached out to rest on his chest, my eyes never leaving this. “Please, Ares.”

He flicked his eyes close, clearly struggling to hold himself back. He’s always had more composure than I did. I was the sunshine, he’s the midnight rain. I can count on one hand how many times I’ve seen him lose his composure, and I’d still have a few fingers left.

But, there he is, struggling to control himself.

He shook his head, and when he opened his eyes again, they were that sea blue color I’d always found comfort in. They were hooded though with so many emotions, it’s hard to pick one out.

His hand moved back to rest on the base of my neck, his thumb lightly tracing the vein there. He leaned down, placing a chaste kiss there, just a bit above the place a wolf is supposed to mark his mate, where he is supposed to mark his mate.

His kiss there lingered, before it trailed upwards, stopping when it came to the corner of my lips. “Stop me.” He breathed out, placing another kiss in the spot. “Stop me, Sof. Say it, and I promise I would.”

I have no doubt in his words. If I asked him to stop, I know he would without a second thought. He’d pull back, and save us both from making a mistake we might end up regretting later on.

But, instead of doing the right thing, instead of ending this before we made a mistake impossible to scrape off, I placed my hand on the side of his face, lifting it so our gazes would meet. My next words were nothing but the utmost truth. “I want it to be you, Ares.” I whispered earnestly. “Please.”

I saw it, the last string of composure he was holding onto snapping the moment that last word escaped my parted lips. He breathed out a low, “Screw it.” Under his breath before his lips crashed on mine again, as we both fought for dominance but I couldn’t win against it even if I wanted to.

I felt my back meeting the soft mattress as Ares pushed me back softly. Our hands were nothing but messy movements as every article of clothing between us was thrown into the air, dropping as heaps of clothing on the floor.

Skin on skin, breaths mingled, we crossed a line that day that could never be erased no matter how much I wanted to later on. Every rational thought I’ve had disappeared into think air when I gave him the one thing I was supposed to save for my mate, that he’s supposed to save for his mate.

Ares and I became one that night, it’s funny because we’ve always thought we are one. That night though, under the heap of silky bedsheets and under the full moon, and stars dancing in the dark sky, we formed a connection that wasn’t there before.