Chapter 129: A Kiss That Changes Everything.

Aurora’s POV

After we returned from our casual date, Alessandro had informed me that he would check up on me after he had seen his father, Alpha John.

He had told me that Alpha John was in a critical state.
I sat on my bed, unsure what to do. My fingers mindlessly played with the edge of my shirt.
I should have been worried, pacing around the room or chewing my nails. But my mind kept wandering to something else.
The kiss.
A giggle escaped before I could stop it. I pressed a hand to my mouth, shaking my head at myself.
I should feel guilty. I should be drowning in regret. But the truth was…I wasn’t.
Because damn, that kiss was amazing.
I flopped back onto the bed, staring at the ceiling as warmth spread through me.
I could still feel the press of his lips, the way his fingers had curled around my waist, pulling me in like I was something he never wanted to let go of.
I bit my lip, my heart racing at the memory.
What did this mean for us?
Was this just a moment, a heat-of-the-moment mistake? Or was it something more?
And more importantly…
Did I even care if it was a mistake?
Because in that moment, when his lips were on mine, when his hands were pulling me closer… I didn’t want him to stop.
If it hadn’t been for that damn call interrupting us, who knows what would’ve happened?
I sighed, running my fingers through my hair. I knew it was urgent. I knew Alpha John’s condition was serious.
But a selfish part of me the part still burning from that kiss wished we could have ignored it. Just for a little while longer.
Because truth be told?
I wanted to go all the way, you know?
My mind went back to that couple I had seen in the woods, tangled in each other, lost in pure desire.
The way they moved, the way their moans filled the air it had stirred something deep inside me.
I could still remember the heat pooling between my legs as I watched them, my body reacting in ways I hadn’t expected.
Was I turned on from just watching them?
Or was it something more?
Did I want that with Alessandro?
Did I want to feel him the way they felt each other?
The thought alone made my body heat up, a slow, burning sensation spreading through me.
I shot up from the bed, waving a hand in front of my face as if that would somehow cool me down.
Come on, Aurora, you shouldn’t be thinking about this right now!
But damn it, I was.
And worse? I didn’t want to stop.
Just as my thoughts were getting out of control, my phone rang, snapping me back to reality.
I blinked, shaking my head as I reached for it.
Get a grip, Aurora.
When I glanced at the screen, I saw Annie’s name flashing.
I sighed in relief at least she’d be a distraction from my… thoughts.
Swiping the screen, I pressed the phone to my ear.
"Hey, Annie."
"Aurora!" she practically squealed.
"Oh my goddess, I’ve been trying to reach you! How did the date go?”
I let out a small chuckle, sinking back onto my bed. "It….went pretty well…”
Annie gasped dramatically.
"Oh my goddess!
Details, woman! 
I need the tea!"
I bit my lip, a smile creeping onto my face.
"Well… we talked, we had coffee, and um…"
"And?" she pressed eagerly.
I hesitated for a moment, then sighed, deciding to just spill it.
"And… we kissed."
A loud shriek came through the phone, making me pull it away from my ear.
"You what?! 
Aurora, are you serious?!"
I laughed, shaking my head. "Yeah, I’m serious."
"Okay, hold on, hold on," she said, her voice dropping into a more serious tone.
"I need details.
Was it just, like, a peck?
Or was it… you know, hot?"
I exhaled, my mind immediately flashing back to the way Alessandro’s lips felt against mine, how his hands had gripped my waist, how I had melted into him.
My cheeks blushed just thinking about it.
"It was… definitely hot," I admitted.
Annie squealed again.
"Oh my goddess, I knew it!
I knew you two had something going on!
So?
How do you feel?
Do you regret it?"
I fell silent for a moment, staring up at the ceiling.
Did I regret it?
No. Not even a little.
But did that mean it wasn’t complicated?
I sighed.
"I… don’t know, Annie.
I should feel guilty, right?
But I don’t. I mean, the kiss was amazing, and Alessandro…"
I trailed off, biting my lip.
"Alessandro what?" she prompted.
I hesitated.
"He makes me feel things I shouldn’t be feeling."
There was silence on the other end for a second before Annie spoke again, her voice softer this time.
"Aurora… maybe that’s not a bad thing."
I closed my eyes, her words sinking in. Maybe it wasn’t.
But was I ready to admit that?
“But what about Leonardo? I mean, he would feel betrayed if he found out that I am with his brother.”

“Well, it wasn’t your fault, he messed up. I mean he was just not straight with you and I think Alessandro is open and honest about his feelings and he shows you a level of support that Leonardo never did.

So I don’t think you should feel guilty, Aurora. Maybe Alessandro was meant to be your mate from the beginning but you guys hated each other for you to realize it.”
I let out a deep sigh, running a hand through my hair. Meant to be my mate? 
The thought sent a shiver down my spine, not out of fear, but out of something deeper something I wasn’t sure I was ready to face.
“But still… Leonardo did love me. Maybe he just… didn’t know how to show it the right way.”
Annie scoffed.
“Girl, please. Love is shown through actions, not just words. And what did Leonardo do?
He pushed you away.He left you questioning everything.
Meanwhile, Alessandro who, mind you, you hated not too long ago has been there for you.
He’s fought for you, protected you. And now he’s showing you how much he cares.”
I bit my lip. I knew she was right. Deep down, I knew it.
“So,”
Annie continued, her voice filled with mischief,
“what happens next? Are you and Alessandro, like… a thing now?”
I swallowed, my heart racing at the thought.
“I don’t know… We haven’t exactly talked about it.
I mean, that kiss it just happened. And then everything with Alpha John… We haven’t had a chance to even process it.”
“Well, you better make time to process it, Aurora.” She huffed.
“The last thing you want is to be stuck in some awkward, undefined situation.
Trust me, those never end well.”
I sighed again, my mind filled with thoughts. She had a point. Alessandro and I needed to talk. We needed to figure out what this was… what we were.
Before I could say anything else, a knock sounded at my door, making me jump.
“Aurora?” A deep voice came through the wooden door of my room, making me jump.
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