When they finally arrive at the lawyer's office, Ashly's nerves intensify and she goes completely insane. She's glad when Ray seems to notice that she isn't at her best, and she doesn't argue when she's asked to wait in the waiting room. And Ashly herself also doesn't argue when Alex insists on coming with her to the meeting with the lawyer. To be honest, besides the fact that the alpha is actually studying law and can probably be very useful, his presence has also been quite calming for Ashly, and she's glad to not have to go through it alone. "Hello, Mrs. Ashly," the lawyer greets them when they walk into his office. Thank you for coming at such short notice; I know it must have been quite an inconvenience." "It's okay; I understand that it must not be under your control." Ashly says, trying to control the urge to not yell at him and just get on with it. Taking a deep breath, which fails to calm her, Ashly forces herself to calmly ask instead, "So what is it you wanted to talk to

Alex then takes them into downtown, where he parks the car, then leads Ashly towards a small, hidden restaurant. Yet again, it takes Ashly another moment to realize where they are. "I found this place a few years ago." Alex tells her as they approach the Asian restaurant, "I came across it by chance one day, and it reminded me of your mother's cooking, so I kept coming back." Ashly watches him in awe as they approach the entrance, struck by Alex's response, which wasn't at all what she was expecting. "Alex..." She breathes out, the only thing she manages to say, because she has no idea how to respond to that. Then, Ashly pulls the alpha into another soft, quick kiss. "Thank you." She whispers into the small space between them when they pull away. After another short moment, they step inside, and Ashly is struck yet again by the charm of the place and by the nostalgic scents that hit her nostrils. It already reminds her of home. Once seated and presented with menus, they decided to

Alex scatters open-mouth kisses along the planes of Ashly's caramel skin, causing the omega to writhe and mewl, her hands clutching onto Alex's shoulders, likely leaving their mark there—a face that pleases and satisfies the alpha in her possessive core. When Alex reaches the waistband of Ashly, she looks up at him with questioning eyes, and Ashly is quick to nod and lift her hips to help the alpha as she slowly starts to pull the pants down. A low, possessive growl rumbles through Alex and escapes his lips as he eyes the omega's body, naked and spared in front of him. Then he lowers himself once more and starts to nip, suck, and lick at her hip and verginia. When Alex is pleased with the purple marks he left on Ashly's skin, he can't help but gawk at his handwork, which sends shivers through Ashly's veins. A soft whine escapes Ashly's lips, clearly wanting Alex's mouth back on her and frustrated that he stopped. Alex smirks at her and then gives the omega what she wants and latche

Alex was in a happy mood when he entered his apartment, where he lives with Ashly now. It was his and Ashly's six-month anniversary since they started going out, and he wanted to make it a special six-month anniversary for Ashly. He had planned for them to go on a romantic candlelight dinner and then maybe take a romantic walk by the river before returning home. However, when he opened the door of his and Ashly's room, he saw his Omega curled up on the bed, sleeping. He gently sat on her side of the bed. 'My love, Ashly,' he thought, as he brushed a hand over Ashly's tousled raven hair,'she must have been really tired.' Ashly stirred slightly but did not wake up. Alex took in the sight of his mate. His beautiful mate was wearing a casual, oversized black sweater and black slacks instead of her usual jeans. Ashly is beautiful; only Alex knows how he's lived without her all these years. He placed his right hand gently on Ashly's hand, while his other hand continued to caress Ashly's ha

“You’re leaving?” Alex could practically hear the pout in Ashly's voice. He stopped packing his clothes in his small duffel bag and turned around to look at Omega, who was sprawled on the bed. “It’s only for a week, love,” the Alpha said with a smile on his face. “I don’t like the idea that you might be somewhere else. I want you to be here with me.” He gave Ashly a smile. "I am only going to the next town for an important meeting on what to do about my new business idea,” Alex told his Omega as he made his way to sit next to Ashly. “It’s not like I am going to wage war against the some-pack business; it's safe, Ashly.” Ashly shook her head, not linking the idea of his future mate going anywhere near his past life. Many Alphas will come and attend the meeting, and Ashly doesn't want any of them to tell Alex to go back and take his position. Alex reached out his hands and encircled them around Ashly's waist. “I know. But I can’t help but worry, can’t I?” Alex rolled his eyes, more