The Beauty And The Alpha-Beast (Completed)

Chapter Thirteen

5 years ago

 

It was my 12th birthday and there had been nothing but excitement since the moment I woke up. I was filled with gratefulness to everyone who had treated me like a princess even though I didn’t need them to and couldn’t really get used to it. 

Waking up to my parents’ hugs and kisses, I was then treated to Rose’s birthday breakfast that consisted of hash brown, pancakes, sunny side up eggs, scrambled eggs, sausages, ham, bacon, bagels, waffles and everything you can find on a breakfast menu. Everyone enjoyed it so much we didn’t leave any space for lunch. 

And then I received so many presents I lost track of how many. But I was beyond grateful to each and single one of them, not just for the presents, but for celebrating my 12th birthday with me. 

So far, I had received a friendship bracelet from Dar, a wallet from Chase because my old one gave way, clothes from my parents and cash vouchers from Adri’s parents. There were more from the rest of the pack but I couldn’t remember. 

The only thing I could remember, however, was that Adri had promised to only give me my present tonight at 8pm after dinner.

I had been restless the entire afternoon, unable to take the suspense of what Adri might have in store for me.

So when the clock struck 8pm after the blowing of the candle and enjoying my birthday cake, I practically ran to our tree and climbed my way up where Adri was already seated waiting patiently for me.

“Alright, you have to let me know already. The suspense is killing me!” I exclaimed, a huge smile on my face as I made myself comfortable.

Adri’s left arm wrapped around my waist and held onto the trunk as usual to keep us from falling down. It warmed my heart every time he did that. 

Chuckling at my impatience, he handed me a small paper package wrapped in blue packaging. It was a little messy, with a small tear on the paper and I couldn’t help but let out a small laugh.

“Hey don’t you dare laugh, my Bella. I spent hours on this! I didn’t even get help from anyone.” He defended himself as his face grew red. 

I let out a full blown laugh at how cute he was and I couldn’t help but wrap my arms around him. 

“Thank you so much Adri! I don’t care whatever you give me, neither do I care how it is wrapped. I’m just so happy that you're doing this from the bottom of your heart, and wrapping it on your own shows just that. So thank you!” I beamed a sincere smile at him in which he returned.

“Can I open it?” I asked eagerly.

“Of course,” he replied.

Slowly and carefully, I opened the packaging and was delighted to find a soft maroon cardigan. It was my favourite colour and I loved it.

“I bought this for you because I know how you get cold easily, which is weird for a werewolf.” He laughed in which I made a face at him. “So when I’m not around to keep you safe and warm, just wear this in place of me. And remember that no matter where I am, I’ll always be right here beside you in spirit, I’ll always be thinking about you and worrying about you my Bella."

His eyes were sparkling with warmth and sincerity. My heart clenched at how sweet he was. I was genuinely touched. 

“Thank you.” It was hard but I kept the tears from falling down my face.

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Adrian's POV

"You."

Her voice was soft and trembling in a whisper. Her face enveloped with determination and worry. Her eyes wide and diluted. Her stance small and uncertain. Yet it was her words that struck me like a bolt of lightning.