Chapter 56

The evening air carried a soothing, gentle, and enchanting scent. I was certain this moment was magical, all thanks to Knight and the delightful surprises he brought into my life. The wind tousled both our hair, his as dark as the night, mine as bright as daylight. I couldn't help but entertain the thought that we were more than just mates; we were soulmates, a dream I had nurtured since I accepted my growing feelings for him. My heart raced within my ribcage, and I stole a nervous glance up at him, too hesitant to verbalize my reveries.

"What is it? Don't you like the flowers?"

My silence must've perturbed him. What he didn't know was that I was relinquishing this moment of ours. I knew it would soon come to an end, and this was the golden chance to swim under his delightful embrace. Alpha Knight stared at me for so long, waiting for an answer. I had to overcome whatever it was that was holding me back, and so I instantly shook my head and mumbled a soft 'No'.