39. "Do It With You"

Etizia’s POV

Seeing Nox’s face, everything went clear.

I understand why I felt comfortable with him. Why there’s a sense of familiarity with the Alpha King. And why I had fun talking to him.

It was because he’s that precious nameless friend I had years ago. The wolf who came unexpectedly, and left without a word.

It was my Alpha, my mate.

“It was you?” I asked, my voice trembling.

Nox smiled at me, but there’s a knot between his thick brows. “Yes. It was me, you idiot.”

He’s right. I am an idiot for not recognizing him from the start.

“From the very beginning, I knew you are my mate,” he said. “When you saved me, I believed we’re destined to be together. But you love someone else. I respected your feelings and drew the line.” He shook his head, “I never crossed the boundary because I didn’t want to ruin you. I have endured enough, especially when I forced myself to leave you and never see you again.”

He avoided my gaze before continuing.

“But you left me no choice but to g