CHAPTER 94
ALPHA LINCOLN'S POV
I slowly opened my eyes, blinking against the sun which filtered through the curtains and into the room.
I turned around and shifted slightly, feeling the warmth of my bed and the softness of my sheets beneath me.
With a soft smile on my face and a contented sigh, I turned and gazed at my Montana, who was still sleeping right beside me.
"How did I not see her earlier?", I asked myself, taking notice of her peaceful face and rest. Her hair is a bit rough from sleep, and then gentle rise and fall of her chest with each breath.
Seeing my mark on her neck, I reached out and touched mine, remembering last night, a very hot night. I felt myself getting hard again, but I needed to stay in control for now.
I do not know if I will ever stop regretting not making her mine sooner, I just feel like there is a lot I have to make up for with her, even if she has forgiven me.
I reached out and gently brushed a stray strand of hair from her face. I went on to trace the curve of her cheek with my finger too, admiring her beauty and the way she made me happy.
Just the sight of her alone, brought happiness to my heart, joy, and a smile on my face.
"Thank you for having me and forgiving me," I whispered not wanting to wake her up as I watched her sleep, "The truth is I was terrified you would not and almost gave up, but I am glad I did not. It was such a relief that you still chose me after everything."
"I will protect you, cherish you and stand by your side as long as I live and through any challenges that would arise," I said to her softly, "Even when I thought you were a weak Omega, you were still strong, many people would have not been able to survive the pain you have endured for so long."
"Funny thing is, I was going to train you even if you had decided not to forgive me, but I think you might even be better than me now", I laughed softly, and I think that woke her up.
I saw her eyes stir and her eyelids fluttering open, and she began to wake, "I would love to train with you my love", she uttered in a very sexy and sleepy voice.
A smile spread to my face as I kissed her forehead and then her lips, "Oh really!"
Our eyes met and with a soft laugh, she reached out to me, pulling me close and hugging me tightly. I held her in my arms, showering her with kisses.
"How long have you been watching me sleep?", She asked as she rubbed her palm all over my chest. Sometimes tracing my chest and my face, pulling my nose and all of that.
"For a while now", I hugged her tightly while she giggled and hummed.
Together, we lingered in each other's arms, enjoying the warmth and comfort from our love. We did not even want to get up and thought about skipping breakfast, but someone's stomach growled.
"We should not skip breakfast, I do not want to be the reason you suffer from starvation", I laughed and teased her.
Montana punched my chest playfully.
"Before we go, I thought about something", She brought up, "Is it okay if we talked about that before heading down for breakfast?"
"Of course, of course…what is it?"
"I would like for you to be my King," she said.
"I am your king", I smirked, going in and pecking her lips.
"Lincoln, concentrate", She pulled back, "I am to address the pack today as murmurs and rumors are growing as the heir to the throne, the Monteforte Queen, I need you to be my King."
Truth is I was dumbfounded, and it just hurts because she will regard me as someone higher and great despite everything and I do not want to take glory for whatever reign she may have.
"Stop it, Lincoln", she sighed.
"Stop what?", I asked her, confused.
"Stop regretting, stop, you have to forgive yourself just as I have forgiven you so we could both move on together. I heard everything you said, and I need you to stop because it hurts me too when you blame yourself so much," She said to me, cupping my cheeks.
"Montana is just-", I sighed, "I expected you to hate me, you know? Scream, hit me, something for me to feel the pain you felt."
"You have suffered enough, and we love each other, everything is going great. Even though it seems rushed, that is because we held back for so long, and now we are letting go and accepting our fate. That you are mine, my mate, and I am yours," She said to me.
Here I was feeling proud for such an intelligent mate, "So I need you to forgive yourself, for both of us. I do not want us to be drawn back, I forgive you, we are here now together and that is what matters, or would you rather I feel hurt every time I read your face and notice you beating yourself up?"
"I do not want that", I rubbed her cheeks, "I promise for your sake I will forgive myself. I do not deserve you."
She shot me a glare, "Where is my Alpha?", she suddenly sat up.
I followed her, watching her every move, even as I was confused about what she was doing and what she meant.
"Where is my Alpha?", She punched my chest but this time harder.
I held her hand, "What are you doing?"
"Well this is weird and unlike you to look down on yourself," She said, punching me again.
"Well, ouch", I chuckled, "You have surely grown stronger and your punches hurt."
"Why would you say something like that huh?", she asked seriously, "If you say that, then what do I have to say about myself?"
"I just mean you deserve better, you are so precious, and I never want to see you in pain."
"But you are hurting me now by speaking that way. Lincoln stop", I saw her eyes start getting filled up, "You are sounding as if you have plans to leave me or something and i-"
"Shhh", I quickly pulled her into my arms, "No baby, never, I would never leave you. Take it as a compliment, I have a very precious mate like you and so it feels too good to be true, I am sorry I hurt you now", I kissed her eyes.
I did not mean to make her cry…Lincoln. I warned myself.
She nodded and looked up at me, "You better erase such thoughts, we deserve each other."
I smiled proudly, I knew I would fight for her, with her, "we do."
Montana chuckled and sniffed, "You are Alpha Lincoln Vincintore, mate of Montana Monteforte, we are worth each other."