CHAPTER 291: COMPLETING THE BOND II.

The door opened, letting in a cool breeze that brushed against her bare back. A small smile curved her lips as she felt his presence behind her. She didn’t want to turn around yet. He didn’t come to her immediately like she expected, and it made her restless. What was he waiting for?

The butterflies in her stomach were already dancing as she tried to guess what he was going to do. She could almost read his mind. He loved teasing her, making her want him more. But tonight, she wasn’t going to let him have the upper hand. She was going to make him beg.

"Alpha Hiro, can you tell me a story?" she asked softly, still facing away from him.

"Of course. What story would you like?" His voice finally broke the silence between them, deep and calm.

"Any funny story you’ve ever heard of us," Angela said, a smile tugging her lips as she heard his footsteps move closer. He was falling right into her trap. She couldn’t believe she was actually pulling this off.

Hiro let out a small hum as he passed by her and walked to the couch. He unbuttoned his suit jacket, slid his hand out of his pocket, and sat down. His eyes lifted to meet hers, and a mischievous smile spread across his face.

"I know a story that might interest you," he said, his tone low and playful, making her heart skip a beat.

"Really?" her brows lifted as she rubbed her palms on her thighs. His eyes followed the movement, and she could tell she had his full attention. It was like she was the one deciding what he could see and what he couldn’t. Angela knew she had the upper hand now, and that thought made her lips twitch with pride.

"Yes, mate," he managed to say, his voice a little rough as his gaze shifted back to her face. She could see the struggle in his eyes, and she loved it. "This is a story about a girl who disguised herself as a boy and ended up in an all-boys academy."

"Oh, I see," Angela replied, her tone soft but teasing. He was talking about her again, and he knew she knew.

"She made an Alpha who swore never to fall in love, fall madly for her," Hiro said, watching her reaction closely.

Angela wondered which Alpha he was referring to, even though her heart already knew. She stayed quiet, giving him room to continue.

"He fell for this girl while thinking she was a boy," Hiro went on. "That Alpha started questioning himself, thinking something was wrong with him. But in the end, he found out the truth that the boy was a girl. Not just any girl, but his mate. His gifted mate. And no matter how much he tried to run away from it, fate kept pushing him toward her... his strong, stubborn, and beautiful Angela."

Hearing him say her name like that made her chest tighten. Memories of everything they had gone through came rushing back...the pain, the fear, the longing. She never thought their story would be filled with so many trials, yet here they were, standing together, ready to finish what fate started.

"Your mate loves you as well, do you know that?" Angela said as she watched him stand from the sofa. He walked past her and stopped right behind her. "I love you so much, Alpha."

"Then prove it tonight," Hiro whispered, moving her long black hair to the front, exposing her neck. He leaned close and pressed a kiss on her skin.

Angela gasped when his lips touched her. Her eyes shut as his hands held her shoulders, and a cold shiver ran through her. One of his hands slid down and squeezed her butt, making her body ache with need.

"You’ll be a good girl tonight, right?"

"I will... as long as you make me happy," she answered softly, her voice trembling a little. She hesitated, unsure if she should say what was in her mind.

"Tell me, my love. What is on your mind?" he asked, his tone low and knowing.

Angela froze for a moment. He had read her thoughts again, stepping into that space he once promised not to cross without her permission. Her eyes met his, filled with surprise and a hint of defiance.

"Your body is mine tonight," he reminded her quietly, his breath brushing her ear. "Don’t forget, we don’t need each other’s permission anymore."

She swallowed and nodded, her heart racing.

"What was on your mind?" he asked again, his voice deep and patient this time.

"I want you to make me scream," she finally said, her cheeks burning.

His lips curved into a dark smile. "As you wish, my mate. But remember... there’s no turning back now."

"I know," she whispered, her voice barely holding steady.

He untied the knot holding her dress behind her neck. The fabric slipped halfway down, revealing her smooth back. He swallowed hard at the sight. She was so beautiful, and he hadn’t even seen all of her yet.

He trailed kisses down her back before taking off her dress completely. For a moment, Hiro just stood there, staring at her. His mind was filled with thoughts, with all the things he wanted to do to her. It was going to be a long night, and they both knew it.

"You didn’t wear any inner wear," he whispered in her ear, his breath warm against her skin. Angela chuckled and tilted her head slightly to give him a teasing glance. She was about to reply, but he captured her lips before she could speak and pulled her back against his chest.

His hands found her breasts, squeezing them as she moaned into his mouth again and again. Her palms rested on his thighs, and the heat in her body seeped into his even though he still had his clothes on.

"Do you remember the night we were together before we got interrupted?" Hiro murmured when their lips finally parted. His hands didn’t stop; they knew what she wanted.

"I do," Angela breathed out, her voice shaky but filled with longing. There was something about the way he touched her, firm and sure. She loved the roughness in him, the way he took control and made her feel wanted.

"Good, mate. It’s time to experience it," his deep voice rumbled, darker than before. Angela froze for a second, her heart pounding. That tone—so deep, so commanding—didn’t sound like the man she knew. It was something else, something wild that made her tremble and ache all at once.