Crystal's POV;

"You're... You're an alpha?? Of... Of the Crimson Fang pack?? "I question in awe, and he smiles softly at me.

"W... Why didn't you tell me earlier?.... Did... You tell me earlier? "I question further in disbelief, and he steps closer to me. Taking a hold of my hands.

"No... I didn't tell you. "He replies, and I gasp in shock, fear, disbelief, and panic. Did I truly have a one-night stand with THE Alpha Orion!?

"Why will you hide something like that!? "I question in bewilderment.

I'm very sure if he had told me his identity that night, I would have been shocked back into my senses. The alcohol would have cleared from my system.

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want to scare you off. "He replies and I begin to struggle to break free from his grip.

"Please, sir... Just... Just let me go, please. I... I didn't know who...

Please. I'm... I'm begging you. I... I can't... I can't... "I begin to beg. Suddenly feeling small and overwhelmed.

"What can't you do, Crystal? "Orion questions as he tightens his grip. Making sure I can't escape his grip.

"I can't do this. Okay? I've had enough alpha drama in my life. And you are the alpha of the Crimson Fang pack. The biggest pack in this region. I can't be seen with you. Let alone go home with you. We're... We're worlds apart. I'm sorry about that night. I was careless. And.. reckless.

But please... Just please leave me alone. I beg you... "I begin to beg as all my intrusive thoughts begin to crash down on me, but he still doesn't let go of me.

"I already told you. I can't do that. Believe me, I tried. But I can't stop thinking about you, or let you go. Especially when you belong to such a pack that has broken you so badly.

Let me fix you. Let me love you. Let me help you see what I see... "He says as he holds me firmly. His words cause me to look up at him, and in the silence, I study him.

He has his coal-black hair, packed in such a way that keeps his hair away from his face, but lets it fall down to his shoulder. Perfectly hiding his royal mark. And his silver eyes are glistening so brightly in the evening sun rays. His pointed nose is perfectly carved and straight and same goes for his cupid-shaped reddish-pink lips and chiseled jawline. He looks like heaven walking, moving, and living on earth. His tall frame towers over me in the silence, and I feel Sofia stir inside her.

His dominating aura and surreal scent are so intoxicating that being so close to him with his arm around my waist and his perfect eyes burning into mine, I can feel soft shivers flowing through my body and tingles between my legs. Just breathing the same air as him is enough arousal. And his seeming to want me takes my desires and lustful dreams to a whole different level.

But I know better than to get myself tangled with an Alpha. Especially the Alpha of a pack as powerful as the Crimson Fang pack. He's an alpha, and I am a nobody from a much smaller pack. Accepting this, as tempting and dream come true-ish as it is, would be shooting myself in the foot.

All that glitters isn't gold. I shouldn't be dumb enough to think for once that life might be in my favour, and that my biggest desire to be loved and adored by someone is about to be fulfilled by this man. By this powerful Alpha who disguised himself as a common man on the first night we met.

"I'm sorry. But I just don't belong in your life. I don't fit into that picture. You're too... Perfect for a girl like me. And... It's all happening too fast. I... It... It makes no sense. It's still too... Jumbled in my mind.

Please just leave. I... I'm not cut out for this. I can't allow myself to believe that any of this is good or fit for me. I... I can't. I'm sorry. "I say as I gently wriggle myself free from his grip, and her stares at me with what seems to be disappointment in his eyes.

"If you want time, I'd give you time. If you want space, I'll give you space. If you say it's too soon, I understand. But I'd be right here. I'm not going anywhere, Crystal. I'm not leaving you to the cruelty of your pack.

You deserve better than this. So I'd be here. Waiting. You can take your time. At least we'd get to know each other better in the process. But I'm not leaving.

See you soon, Crystal. "He says as he holds up my chin so I'll look at him, and just as he finishes talking, he plants a kiss on my lips. A kiss that causes me to turn to ice, and my face to turn red.

"I'd leave Brownie with you. I think she likes you. "He adds, as he gets to the door and I look at him in confusion.

"My horse. That's her name. She loves apples and running. See you soon, beautiful. "He explains, and I remain frozen as I watch him leave.

"What in the goddess's name just happened? "I mutter to myself as I touch my lips, and Sofia speaks.

-I think I like him. -