Chapter 45
“ARE YOU READY?” Alpha Perez asked as he leaned down to kiss Serena’s bare shoulder from behind. She gently touched her cheek and gave a small nod in response, savoring the feeling of his strong hands tenderly tracing her hips. “You looked stunning as always, it makes me want to eat you.”
Serena shuddered as he whispered the compliment in her ear. She couldn’t resist turning towards him and kissing him, leaving traces of red lipstick from her earlier application on his mouth.
“Are you trying to seduce me?” she asked with a playful grin as she stood up and turned to face him. Alpha Perez laughed, reaching out to wrap his arms around her waist and draw her in close. His gaze trailed over her delicate facial features before drifting down to take in the sight of her tube maroon dress. It hugged every contour of her body, highlighting her curves and displaying her ample cleavage. Her silver hair cascaded down her shoulders, framed by delicate bangs that accented her flawless face.
“You got me,” Alpha Perea replied, causing a slight blush to creep up her cheeks under his penetrating gaze. She couldn’t pinpoint why, but it made her feel flustered. She looked away and cleared her throat, attempting to distance herself from his
grasp.
“Silly, let’s go.” she tried to run away but he held onto her firmly and tilted her chin up to meet his eyes once again. A playful smirk appeared on his lips, causing Serena to swallow nervously. His outfit perfectly complemented her dress today as he was wearing a maroon suit with a black inner shirt, making him look incredibly attractive and alluring. It was almost impossible for her to resist his charms.
“What’s the rush? We still have an hour left, and it’s not a big deal if we arrive a little late. If anything, it would be a dramatic entrance, don’t you think?” Perez playfully teased her, then pulled her in closer, and their lips met in a sweet kiss. “Before we head out, let’s have a make–out session. I want to make sure my scent is all over you so no other man will dare to approach you.”
Serena felt her cheeks flush and her lips parted without her control. She debated whether or not to voice the question in her, mind, but ultimately gave in and asked it anyway.
“Say… Do you want to mark me?” Her words caught Alpha Perez off guard and his eyes widened slightly, the surprise showing clearly in them. “I mean, I know marking was off the table when we laid out the conditions of our contract, but… po you want to mark me?”
“If I told you I’ve been aching to claim you and make you fully mine since the beginning, would you allow me?” he asked, his gaze shifting from her neck to her eyes which bore into his own. He could see the slightest hint of agreement in them and for some reason, it deeply affected him.
His heart was thumping against his ribcage as he waited anxiously for her answer, desperate for her to say yes. He couldn’t tell if it was nerves or excitement coursing through him, but either way, he felt elated when she posed the question. It showed that she was open to letting him leave.
“Yes, but give me more time to actually do it,” Serena responded, her hands linking behind his neck. She had no intention of revealing her thoughts, but for some reason, there was a persistent feeling pushing her to confess before the banquet. She knew that this decision was sudden, but chose to follow her intuition, which assured her it was the correct course of action.
“Wait, what? Are you really going to let me mark you?” Alpha Perez’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief. He had not expected this turn of events. Serena couldn’t help but smile at the sound of his heart racing, their closeness only adding to the intensity of the moment.
“Yeah, you know what that means, right?” She nodded while smiling, watching him struggle to process the information before tiptoeing and whispering in his ear, “Congratulations, you’ve finally achieved your goal,”
Serena pulled back, taken aback by the gleam in his eyes that looked as though he was on the verge of tears and bursting with joy.
I know it took a while for me to answer back, but I love you, too” Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she mustered
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the courage to speak. Her words hung in the air, causing Alpha Perez’s face to light up with pure delight. He gently lifted her chin and leaned in for a soft kiss, his lips warm against hers. A brilliant grin spread across his face, and his cheeks turned a rosy shade as he pulled her into a warm embrace.
“Thank you! I can’t believe this is happening.” A huge smile spread across his face, showing the sheer joy, he couldn’t suppress. Although he had a feeling Serena was starting to have feelings for him, he never expected her to openly admit it sooner. “I will treasure you until my last breath, I will go to any lengths for you, and most importantly, I will never betray you.”
Serena nodded, a sense of relief washing over her as she heard those words. She had expected to feel uncertain, but surprisingly, she found herself trusting everything he said. With a small smile on her face, she pulled away from the hug and kissed him gently.
But little did she know what was about to happen next.
When the time came for them to leave, they intertwined their hands and exited the hotel where Alpha Robert’s personal driver was waiting to pick them up. Serena couldn’t help but feel puzzled by her father’s generosity, but she and Alpha Perez were grateful for the gesture, nonetheless.
“That tickles.” Serena giggled as her husband continued to shower kisses on the back of her hand while they held hands. Alpha Perez grinned at her and playfully nuzzled his nose against her palm. “You’re like a big puppy”
“Am I?” He chuckled, causing the chauffeur to flinch. He had heard that Serena had married the notoriously intimidating and ruthless Alpha of the North, but he had not expected to see a softer side of him. The way he gazed at her, the tenderness in his voice, and how he treated her with such care and affection… It was heartwarming. The chauffeur couldn’t help but feel genumely happy for her.
For someone who saw Serena grow, he held onto the belief that she was innocent and had not tried to kill Marga as her sister accused her. When Serena left, he prayed for the younger daughter of Montevar to finally find happiness after all she had endured, and seeing his prayers come true filled him with joy.
As soon as they reached the Crescent Packhouse, Serena and Perez shared a meaningful look before grinning and stepping out of the car, with the chauffeur opening their door for them.
“Thank you,” she said before looking at her mate as he offered his arm for her to hold onto, and they made their way towards the banquet hall. Serena never once imagined she would set foot here again after being kicked out, and she was surprised to find that she no longer felt anxious; perhaps it was because Perez was by her side, as always, and she knew they had the advantage for tonight’s battle.
With enough evidence of Marga and Luna Emilia’s secrets, there was no way they could turn the tables now.
“Anyway, is Mathias on the way now?” Serena muttered. After all, Marga’s biological father would make an appearance for tonight’s banquet. Mathias also stayed at the same hotel, and he was guarded by the two warriors of Blood Moon Pack.
“Yeah, he would stay in the car that was just behind us earlier. Once I gave a signal to one of the warriors, Mathias would make his move and crash the banquet to make a surprise appearance.” Alpha Perez answered before being stopped by the- door, where two servants were checking invitations for entry.
Serena could hear the lively music and chatter seeping through the cracks in the heavy wooden door as they stood outside, waiting for the servants to confirm their invitation. She then noticed their wary glances before they finally opened the door, welcoming them inside.
Serena took a deep breath and mentally prepared herself as they entered the room, where all eyes were focused on them. Despite the crowd, Serena’s gaze was drawn to Marga, who seemed to sense their presence and quickly locked eyes in their direction–at Alpha Perez to be exact. This caught Serena off guard, and she instinctively turned to her husband, but her unease grew when she saw his pained expression and how he clutched at his chest. Her heart started pounding in her chest, and she couldn’t shake off the feeling of uneasiness.
“D–did you sense your mate?” Her fear made her voice tremble as she asked the question. She could sense he was struggling to suppress his inner wolf. When she laid a hand on his arm, Alpha Perez suddenly snapped out of his trance. Without
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thinking, he reached out and pulled her towards him, holding her waist tightly. “Answer me, did you sense your fated mate? Is she here?”
“That wench,” He muttered in a disgusted tone, causing Serena’s eyebrows to furrow in confusion. Not only did he seem angry, but there was also an unusual hardness in his voice and visible tension in his body. His eyes narrowed, jaw clenched, and teeth grinding as if something was bothering him.
“What do you mean?” she asked but froze she remembered Marga staring at him earlier.
Serena’s heart raced as she leaned in closer, pausing for a moment before finally asking the question that she was scared to hear the answer. “Wait… Don’t tell me, M–Marga is your fated mate?!”
