Bound To The GoldVein Alpha

CHAPTER TEN

KESSARI'S POV

I woke up with a terrible headache, even with my eyes closed I could still feel the sun on my face, how long had i been knocked out?

The last time my eyes were open it was dark everywhere, the last thing I remember is his gaze, the strong wind, the tattoos and the words “You're safe”.

I opened my eyes slowly, one hand on my aching head and the other behind me to support my body as I tried to sit up straight. You're probably wondering why I am not freaking out, First of all, give me a break, i literally just woke up.

You're probably thinking as you read this “Wow she's so chill”., well i am not chill,

I was freaking out internally, but before I scream my lungs out and burn the world looking for answers I needed to be sure all that happened last night was not a dream, because if it was, then freaking out would be useless.

I looked around the room, I was definitely in my room, everything was in place, nothing out of place, and by that I mean two relatively huge men or creatures were not in there.

I let out a sigh of relief, it was definitely a dream, a very realistic one too, exhaustion really is a drug.

I stumbled out of bed like a drunkard and went straight to the bathroom, I needed a hot shower, especially with this throbbing pain in my head.

I stood before my mirror, examining my face. That man, I couldn't get his face out of my head, his gaze , his scent, his body, his voice, I could almost feel his presence too, I felt like I was going insane, he was all I could think about, even when I closed my eyes and tried to forget, all I could see were his beautiful eyes.

How i wish I could just shake him out of my head, you know, just shake my head really hard till he fell off my memories or something .

Dragging my feet i walked towards the shower, undressing as i did so.

The bathroom tiles were cold under my feet. I turned on the shower, watching steam slowly begin to fog the mirror. The familiar sound of water hitting the floor should calm me, but there was a strange unease sitting just under my skin.

Still, I stepped in.

Warm water rushed over me, washing away the last traces of sleep.

I closed my eyes, letting it fall over my face, trying to ground myself in something normal—something real.

That’s when it hits me.

Not a memory at first. A feeling.

A sharp, electric pulse beneath my skin.

My eyes snap open.

My heart starts pounding as flashes of last night slam into place—too vivid, too detailed to be just a dream. The wind. The voice. The moment everything changed.

“Oh….my….God”

My gaze dropped instinctively to my arm.

And I froze.

There, just beneath the water, faint but unmistakable, are the marks, the tattoos ,golden soft.

They shimmer—soft at first, like they’re unsure whether to reveal themselves. Then brighter. Clearer. Lines,symbols and drawings I’ve never seen before, etched into my skin like they’ve always belonged there.

My breath catches.

This isn’t possible.

I lift my arm slowly, turning it under the steam. The water doesn’t wash them away. If anything, it makes them glow more—alive, pulsing faintly like a heartbeat that isn’t mine.

My stomach twists.

But weirdly I feel a sense of relief, even joy.

“He wasn't a dream, he was real” I muttered slowly to myself, a little smile dancing on my lips.

It wasn’t a dream.

Every piece of it, every impossible, terrifying, safe moment—was real.

And whatever happened to me last night…

…didn’t stay in the dark.

I rushed out the shower, covering my soaking wet body with a towel as I did so. I bolted out the door and headed straight for Magdha's room, screaming her name.

“MAGDHA!, MAGDHA!”

Just when I was about to open the door to her room and probably cause a panic attack for both of us, I heard her voice .

“Down here Sari, in the kitchen “

I turned swiftly, almost slipping as I did so, I run towards the stairs and walked slowly down it. You thought I'd run down stairs with a soaking wet body?? No, I'm not crazy. I would continue running when I got off the stairs though.

I bolted towards the kitchen still screaming Magdha's name, my towel almost slipping off my body as I got there, exposing the top part of my boobs and cleavage.

From the doorway I could see Magdha, her back facing me, she was making breakfast like she does every morning, I could smell the bacon, eggs, muffins and the sweet smell of freshly squeezed orange juice. I ran towards her and gave her a big hug.

“You're safe, thank God”

She looked at me surprised and let out a little laugh.

“Mmhm, I am safe……. and you're very wet, is everything okay Sari?”

“No, you won't believe what happened last night if I told you” As I said that Magdha's gaze dropped to my arms, her eyes widened slightly as she let out a soft gasp examining the marks on both my hands.

She held my hand gently and turned to the far side of the kitchen where we mostly ate breakfast.

“You broke your oath? What were you thinking??”

Her voice was stern but still sweet, but i knew she wasn't talking to me, who was she talking to??, I turned to face her direction and lo and behold, there he sat, in all his glory, settling in like the house belonged to him, legs crossed drinking orange juice, a cunning smile plastered on his lips.

My eyes widened as my gaze landed on him. I let out a scream, picked up a muffin and threw it at his face, it missed and landed on his chest instead.

“s**t” i mumbled under my breath. I took another one, aimed , ready to strike again

He smiled, a big, annoyingly sexy smile.

“Well, that's one way to eat breakfast” he said, gently wiping his chest where the muffin landed, the smile still plastered on his face.

“I was aiming for your face”

“Well you missed, but feel free to try again till you get it right, after all I am yours”

I rolled my eyes at him, but he just smiled back, it was annoying, he was annoying .

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate him, if anything i think I like him, not in a “I'll die for him” kind of way, I literally just met the guy last night, by all standards and reasonable doubt he still qualifies to be called a stranger, but there was something about him that just……kept drawing me to him, it was like a magnetic thread, pulsing with electricity, I didn't know how to explain it.

Magdha let out a sigh, and as she did so, the last thing she said suddenly popped up in my mind again. I turned to look at her, she was staring at him like she wanted to murder him.

“What did you mean when you said that he had broken his oath?, Do you know this guy?? What's going on here?”

Clearly Magdha knew something i didn't know, and i wanted some answers .

She brushed strands of my soaked her off my cheek and gave me a little smile.

“Sari……….. it's a really long, long story. I promise I'll tell you all about it, but right now I need you to go back upstairs, take another shower, and get dressed, I need to have a very serious conversation with him “

I nodded, but before I could speak, he stood up, setting his glass of orange juice down.

“I didn't have a choice, the bond was activated and done before anyone could have a chance to stop it, I may have broken an oath, but i regret nothing, The Council of States can go f**k themselves.”

Wow, that was sexy as f**k, damn maybe this whole mate thing wasn't so bad after all. I don't know what it was but something about the way he said it made my heart go “pitter….patter”, my delusional self probably thinks this is a declaration of love.

I turned to look at Magdha, she looked a bit taken aback by what he just said, but i could also send some level of pride, almost like she was proud of him for saying that.

“You know that by breaking your oath, you put her life, yours and the Borealis Clan in grave danger, are you ready for this?”

Well… this was an intense conversation. And what is this i hear about my life being in danger? Sigh. I can never really catch a break can I?..

Kaelis was silent for a while, arms crossed over his chest as he leaned over the dining table, his gaze fixed on Magdha, almost like they were communicating telepathically.

“I know you're worried about her safety, she's safe with me. You know better than anyone that the Borealis Clan is ready to take on whatever is thrown our way, if it really comes down to it,.... we'll fight it headon, but I am NOT rejecting my mate. I'd rather fight knowing I have her by my side forever, than to live in peace without her. She is my mate, and I am hers and no one gets to decide for us if we stay together or not”.

My heartbeat quickened at those words, I could feel a tingling electric sensation under my skin as my marks lit up, a soft golden glow emanating from within. My cheeks were flushed and i could feel a sudden heat wave wash over me, I was still in my towel, still soaking wet but not as wet as before. Kaelis gaze was fixed on me now, his eyes travelled my body, taking in every inch. I cleared my throat lightly and placed the muffin down.

“I'm a little cold, if you'll excuse me, i think it's time i put some clothes on, I am freezing”

With that i adjusted my towel and turned towards the door, but just as i was about to leave, Raikaelyn walked through the door. I was wondering where he had been, i doubted he'd leave Kaelis here all by himself, looks like i was right.

He walked towards the kitchen, but stopped abruptly in the living room, back facing us.

“I checked the whole perimeter, scanned every inch of the forest and passage to Velmora, The Goldvein Battalion have been situated at specific strategic points to quickly assist in case of any surprises, it is safe. The High Lady can travel with you to Velmora, her safety is assured”.

His back was still facing us as he said those words, but that wasn't my problem. High Lady?? Travel to Velmora?? Was he talking about me??

Almost instinctively as if Kaelis could sense my confusion he walked towards me, hands behind his back.

“Well Sari, would you come with me?” Hands still behind his back, a smile on his lips.

I couldn't believe it, what in the world was going on.

“No, I am not going anywhere with you”

With this i walked hurriedly out of the kitchen, up the stairs and to my bedroom, locking the door behind me.

“What the f**k?” I mumbled to myself, sliding down my door.