Chapter 121

I swallowed the question. My throat was dry, and, oddly, my nerves, which had entirely dissipated for a while, returned with full force. My hands felt clammy as I looked up at Aiden, skin lamenting with goosebumps. I couldn't help but think back to the time that intensified my fear and brought us to this stage.

"Umm....when I asked you about pups, you sounded so against the idea that it terrified me, Aiden." My eyes fixed on the plush carpet on the floor, watching the patterns on them. I couldn't quite bring myself to say this straight to his face. Despite everything we have shared, it's too much.

He exhaled loudly. "Oh!"

Aiden reached out with his hand, slowly enough so that if I chose, I could stop him. I didn't. His hand, warm and surprisingly rough, rested atop mine and squeezed, the gesture almost making me choke on my breath. I seemed to sense that he was not done, and my silence spurred the Alpha to continue, his thumb