Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

NIA’S POV

My body feels stiff. I have been moving around the greenhouse to get some herbs moved from the previous planting vase to another. I didn’t realize many of them would come to have long branches and need more expansive spaces to grow. I have been at it all morning. And because I am the only one who can handle them, there is only a little help I can ask for. Perry and Ezra are away on a bonding moment. I had fun hanging out with Ezra while Perry got ready. Their relationship makes me miss the times I spent with Kingston. I have tried calling him throughout today, but the line keeps going to voicemail.

Sometimes, I sense he isn’t mentally prepared to talk to me, which must be why he takes so much time to respond. Either that, or he is busy. I would instead not jump to conclusions, but according to Perry, who has been in the relationship pool for a while, the former is probably the case. Knowing Kingston, it’s possible because of his shy nature. I caressed my neck a bit. I yawned tiredly. Only a long run in the woods will make my body feel back in place. I dumped everything and headed to the woods. I felt lazy to shift and decided to take a walk instead.

Being alone and only hearing the sound of the dry leaves crunching underneath my shoe, my thoughts wandered. For some reason, Gael is the one I end up brooding on. What got into him this morning with the compliments? I did feel a bit mushy because it was apparent he meant every word he said. Still, it doesn’t change that he has nothing to write home about. I keep thinking of the many times we have had an encounter and all the awful names he called me.

And just when I thought we were getting somewhere since he apologized. He ruined it with his ego. I will never get a clear vision of what runs in their mind. But aside from him being so unreasonable many times. I think he has a good side to him. Or am I just trying to paint him well because I want to be wrong about his true character? I shouldn’t like it, but I secretly desire him. As each day passes, it becomes clear why some of his concubines don’t mind giving themselves off to him freely. He is desirable, and it has nothing to do with his position as the Alpha.

Lost in thought, I bumped my feet against a stone just when I thought I would be touching the ground hard-a pair of strong arms held on to me. My heart raced as I turned to see who my helper was.

“Gael?” I called out in surprise. Pushing away from him quickly, I rubbed my face to be sure I was not hallucinating. I was thinking about him, so I lost my footing. “how did you get here?”

“Is that how you say thank you?” He retorted in his usually rude manner. It is him, but I pinched his arm still to be sure. “What the fuck? Why did you do that?” Gael bellowed.

I coughed dryly, “Sorry, that wasn’t intentional. Thank you.” I said hurriedly, attempting to walk away.

He pulled me back, “Where do you think you are going?”

I blinked, confused, “what do you mean?”

“I hurt my hand trying to save you. You should heal me.” Gael said, showing me his palm that had a deep gash in it.

I gasped, closing up the space between us. “Oh, my goodness! What did you do to your hand?” I questioned, blowing on it. “I need to close it on time to prevent it from getting infected.” I ranted.

All of a sudden, I felt his hot breath on my cheek as he leveled his head with mine. “Are you that worried about me?”

His lips were so close we were a second away from kissing each other. I tried to step back, but he had one hand holding my waist. My heart thumped hard, and my breath seemed to get hotter with each passing second. I gulped hard, trying to pull myself together while hoping he wouldn’t hear my heart racing.

“What’s wrong? Why are you quiet all of a sudden?” His deep-throated voice rumbled in my ear. His breath fanned my face, and I couldn’t resist fluttering my lashes. I wonder what it would feel like to taste the mint on his breath in his mouth. I have never kissed anyone before. How nice will it be to kiss him?

“I…. I….” I stuttered. Get a grip on yourself, girl! I cautioned myself, finally feeling strength return to my knees. They had gone weak before. Inhaling deeply, I placed both hands on his hard chest. Damn! What the hell does he eat? I pushed him backward with the remaining strength. “can you not stay so close, please? I don’t think the wound is anything to worry about. Come down to the clinic later. I will give you a potion to use.” I said, walking away as fast as my legs could carry me.

As I moved closer to the clinic, a smile tugged at my lips, causing me to blush hopelessly. I know I shouldn’t harbor these kinds of thoughts, but I have to admit. Gael is a hunk, good-looking, with a body to die for. Except for his attitude. However, none of that matters now because my clit is throbbing so hard, with goosebumps rising on my arm as I reminisced on what happened a few minutes ago. I intended to catch my breath all by myself in the office. To my disappointment, Perry was on the chair waiting patiently for me.

“You are here?” I mumbled, almost breathless.

Perry stared in suspicion, “Yes, I am. Why is your face so red? What happened to you?”

I grabbed a chair to settle in first before my body collapsed. Taking a deep breath, I held Perry’s gaze. “Do you think there is a chance of ever liking someone you find annoying?”

She wiggled her brows. “is there someone you like?”

“Quit being dramatic and answer the question.”

“Anything is possible when it comes to our emotions. Love happens most unexpectedly. So does heartbreak. Like me, I thought I had met the one, and here I am back on the streets. Tell me, who has you smitten enough to ask?” Perry winked.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.



I snickered at her, getting up to drink water. There is no possible way I might like him. It’s the raging hormones that have me thinking otherwise. “Don’t get too ahead of yourself. No one smites me. I need to get a quick bath. Are you coming?”

“Why do you need a bath?”

“Because I was at the greenhouse a while ago before taking a walk. What is it with you asking odd questions?” I sneered.

“What is it with you acting itchy?” She taunted.

I kissed my teeth. “It’s of no use trying to reason with you.”

“I have something to tell you, though.” Perry sounded severe all of a sudden.

I paused in my tracks, “what’s that?”

“I need to head back to New York tomorrow. I got a commission job that pays well, which implies that I have to be around my materials.”

“Can’t you just buy them here and make them? You promised to stay for one month. It’s only been over two weeks since you arrived.”

“I wish I could do it from here. But it’s a big project for a company, and I need to do it on a wall.”

“A wall?”

“Yes, it’s called a mural painting. Those nice buildings you see on the internet with beautiful, colorful paintings on their walls. It’s called mural painting.”

I bit on my lower lip. “Wow, there is so much to learn about your work. So it’s tomorrow, then?”

“Yes. It would be best if you came around soon, probably on a week’s vacation. This job will take a while to finish. I might be able to come around after that.”

I rushed to her, pulling her tightly. “it was so pleasant to have you here again. Gemma would be glad you are gone.”

Perry snickered. “You had better not hesitate to slap the smirk off that bitches face if she tries anything stupid with you.”

“I would make sure to do that.” I giggled. “Since you will be leaving tomorrow. Let’s make good use of tonight without hesitation.”

“Now that’s tempting. I am in.” She bellowed, letting out a howl.