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The Alpha King's Fated Mate

Chapter 4 4

Word Count: 1043    |    Released on: 29/01/2025

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d held her breath, waiting for Colton to retreat, to pull back into the shell of nonchalance he w

, startling her from her though

ing. Still o

his place, a quiet evening for just the two of them. It was not

at time shou

ame almost

PM. Don'

. The day stretched out before her, and fo

it, but she also didn't want to seem indifferent. Pulling out a simple yet elegant black dress, she held it up

didn't go as smoothly as she hoped? What if they found themselves stumbling t

best friend. The man who had kissed her like she was the only thing

on's

or, a wave of heat hitting him as he checked on the roast. It was his first attempt

ment to his efforts. He glanced at the table, where he had set out tw

was foreign, unfamiliar. He had faced boardrooms full of intimidating executives with

n a towel, he crossed the room and opened the door to find Mia stan

aid, a teasing smile

replied, rolling her

et her in, and her ga

zing," she said

armth in her tone made him feel like h

ng as they fell into their usual rhythm. Conversation flowed ea

's

in her chair. "I have to admit, I di

glass of wine. "I like to keep my t

ad, smiling. "Yo

as he studied her. "I'

chest tighten. She reached out, pl

spoken words. His fingers curled around hers,

g?" she said, her voice

yth

anged? W

the same thing. I think I was scared-of losing you, of ruining what we have. B

his words wrapping a

inued. "I want to see where this goes, Mia.

inked them away. "I've been waitin

and he stood, pulling her up wit

ss that stole her breath. This kiss was different-deeper, more

on's

d and laughed in the warm glow of the living room. Colton watched Mia a

r the last time he'

she said, a teasin

shot back, earning an

ovements graceful and unhurried. "I s

y n

'd let your guard down long

rward, resting his elbows on his knees. "I

aside. "You're wrong, Colton. You've alwa

led over him, grounding him

" he said, his

e her fingers with his. "Good.

ef and something deeper filling th

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