Hiding the Alpha’s Baby (Layla and Alexander’s)
Chapter 74

LAYLA

I draw imaginary circles over his chest absentmindedly. After having s*x like rapid animals for the past hour, I am exhausted. I can't move a single sore muscle in my body, and that's why I am lying in his arms, spending time and thoroughly satiated. "Where is Ayla?" I whisper and crane my neck back to look at him.

It's surprising to find him already staring down at me. He leans in and kisses my swollen lips softly.

"She is safe with Daphne."

"We need to get her some help, Alex," I say, placing my palm flat over his chest.

"I talked with Nina. She will refer her to a good child psychologist." He kisses my forehead.

I sigh, closing my eyes. "It's comforting to have you with me. I... I have had a hard life, Alex. I..."

"I will make everything better. "His assurance comes without hesitance.

"Please stay with me," I whisper.

"I am not going anywhere." He kisses the top of my head.

We fall silent, relishing in the feel of each other while lying naked together. I had only heard about this level of intimacy where two people cuddled after an intense sex session. This is my first time experiencing it, and it beats every other experience of my life. "What will happen to that loser boy?" Alex interrupts the peaceful silence.

"What will happen to him? "I mumble and look at him again.

The teasing grin threatens to spread on my lips, but I keep it suppressed to see his genuine reaction. He frowns and cups my boob before squeezing it in his palm roughly. I arch my back, giving in to the harsh touch on my sore skin.

"Don't test me, Mio Tesoro. You better get rid of him before I decide to get him out of my way." He growls over my lips.

I shudder, placing my hand over the back of his. "Alex."

"I won't be your dirty secret. You are mine. Mine alone. Just like I am yours." His voice softens.

"What about Ariana?" I narrow my eyes on him.

"She clings to me. I have no interest in her whatsoever." His bottom lip sticks out a little, sending my mind into a state of shock.

Alexander.

Alvarez.

Can. Pout.

The hell must have frozen over after this.

"She-She sits in your lap and claims you as his. You let her do all that. How can you say you are not interested in her?" I pull my mind out of that initial shock to focus on the issue at hand.

"I let you get on top of me. No one has ever done that before. I let you fuck with my heart and head. No one has done that either. I let you turn me into a mushy, headless chicken. No one has fucking dared ever think about it before. I told you I love you. That's the first in my life, Layla. "He presses his nose to mine, whispering all the words over my quivering lips.

"But she-"

"She can be quite a pain in the ass. Her father is a strong Alpha, and I am avoiding wars right now. A conflict with that clingy ass might have caused a war. That's why I pretended to let her do whatever she wanted until she got me the location I needed. Once she was done, I was also done with her. She won't come here again if that's what you want to know." He explains in an annoyed tone.

I smile. "So, she means nothing, huh?"

"I love YOU." Alex pecks my lips.

My heart flutters once more. It's so weak in my chest now that I might faint any moment. My walls are crumbling against him.

"Now say it back." He draws his head back.

"What?" I pretend to be oblivious.

"Say that you love me. "Alex peppers kisses on the tip of my nose.

"Who said that I do?" I bat my lashes.

"Layla." He groans.

'Alex. "I copy his tone.

"What do you need?" He sighs.

"I don't need anything from you to fall in love, Alex. Just stay by my side and treat me right. And maybe one day, I might tell you that I love you." My voice lowers towards the end. It's a confession from me. I already love him but can't find the courage to tell him instantly. But he doesn't get it.

"I will have to bribe you?" He lowers his head and takes my n****e in his mouth.

I gasp. "That's not how these things work."

"How do these things work then? Teach me everything you know. Tell me how you want me to make you happy, how you want me to fuck you, how you want me to take care of you. Everything. But fall in love with me fast. I am on the verge of losing my sanity here." He pulls back and blurts in a single breath before sucking my n****e in his mouth again.

"For the start, you should stop sucking. "I whimper, fisting his soft, unruly hair between my fingers.

"But I love it." He releases my sore nipple with a pop sound.

"Alex." I groan.

"Ask me something else. I can't give up on these pretty boobs." He mumbles and attacks my other nipple. He takes it in his mouth and sucks like a child.

My hand slips to his nape, my nails digging in his skin. He hums over my nipple. I grunt, writhing against him.

Alex places his hand over my stomach. I release a startled laugh as his fingers tickle my side accidentally.

He pauses. I do, too.

Oh no.

Alex lets go of my nipple and leans back to stare at me.

"No," I say.

"Yes." He smirks.

"No, Alex...."

I twist, shake, and laugh as he hovers above me and tickles my sides childishly. My hands hit his chest in an attempt to push him away, but it's impossible.

His pleased laughter joins my whiny giggles and fills the room with surprising noises. Everything becomes light inside me.

"P--Please. No more." I scream, trying to escape from his tickling fingers but failing every time.

He continues to tickle my sides and makes me breathless. I laugh, I plead, I find my heart go weak.

He flattens his palms over my stomach when he realizes I am really in desperate need of a break.

"I just discovered your grave weakness," Alex says, a genuine smile playing over his lips.

"If you tickle me one more time."

"You will what, Layla?" He teases and subtly tickles my right side.

"Please, Alex." I gasp, giving him my best puppy eyes.

He grins before kissing every inch of my face. Heat rushes to my neck and cheeks, heating everything up. It feels so chaotic and soothing at the same time.

"I love you." He confesses and pulls apart momentarily.

My heart misses a beat.

"I love you, love you so much. I love you, Layla. "He repeats, his smile widening with each word.

My eyes sting as I stare up at him like a statue trapped in time. Suddenly, everything around me has shifted in this sunny world that I am so scared to step inside, but-

I want to be here despite the fears. I deserve a little happiness.