The Alpha King's Hated Omega

47

Demi's pov

                     Morning came sooner than I had expected, the sun rays streamed through the open windows teasing my eyelids and I opened them to receive its warmth.

My gaze trailed to where Haris lay in his room, he was still asleep and I smiled knowing that he had slept peacefully in that soft bed.

I turned to the other side of the bed, rubbing my hand over my face to get rid of the sleepiness and my lips slowly stretched in a smile reminiscing the events of the past hours.

They had been filled with Eros, just Eros.

His kindness and softness, his gentility, his care and protectiveness.

The way he showed how capable he was as a mate yet my mind was divided on what was happening.

I still didn't know why he hadn't accepted me in the beginning and even if I did, would I forgive him?

My thoughts shifted to how bad he was in the beginning, ignoring me, telling me that I wasn't fit to be his, and ruining my moments with Dmitri.

On the other hand, Dmitri had been nice and loving, accepting and considerate.

I got up from the bed while gently pulling the covers from me. I could still feel aches all over my body but they had reduced now from sleeping well and mostly from having my mate near and him comforting me.

The mate bond was of healing as well.

My cheeks heated up at the memory of him pulling off his shirt to hand it over to me and I closed my eyes trying to suppress the memory as I felt warmth bloom within me, heat I had never felt with anyone before.

I picked at the hem of the shirt on me now, it was grey colored and too big, dropping past my knees and giving a comfy cozy feel.

I am as confused as you are, Harlyn mentioned when I got up from the bed and took steps to the door, what if he acts like this for us to accept him and changes later? What do we do then?

I didn't have an answer to give her and I thought of the possibility of him only drawing closer to me because he wanted to be more powerful as a king because the more I was away from him, the more his powers dropped.

I shook my head clearing out the thought.

I placed my fingers on the door knob to open but it felt heavy like someone was resting on it and I placed my ear against the door listening carefully only to hear soft snores and the scent of my mate registering a strong presence.

I slid down the door quietly listening attentively and the snores grew, I could feel his weight through the wood when I pushed slightly and my heart skipped a bit knowing what this meant.

He had slept outside the door to protect me.

This is so sweet! Harlyn sounded happy as she spoke, wow...

I didn't know what to say or how to react as the action warmed my heart but the uncertainty of our relationship was present as well rearing ugly thoughts in my head.

"Ahem!" I cleared my throat in a bid to get his attention, "Eros!" I called out gently but there was no answer, "Eros!!"

"Yes, Bambi!" He drawled sounding sleepy and I stifled a giggle getting up from the ground, "You are awake?"

"Yeah."

"Okay, freshen up.." I heard him get up and move on his feet, "I will get you breakfast."

"Eros," I called out but there was no answer indicating that he was gone.

Mate is getting us breakfast! Harlyn remarked in a sing-song voice, I do think he's genuine.

I didn't answer as guilt gnawed at me knowing that Dmitri wouldn't like this if he came back and I remembered that he also told me that he loved me which meant a greater progress of what he felt for me and even in my state of Confusion I knew that I owed him loyalty.

                      There was a fresh brush and tube of paste when I got to the bathroom along with a washcloth and soap.

I did my toilet business, brushed my teeth, and got in the shower.

I took the washcloth and scrubbed extra hard wanting to get rid of my stench and not discomfort him with it but there was only little that I could do as it was already a part of me.

I finished up from the bathroom and got out to see that Haris was awake already and I set out to help him get ready.

We had to wear the clothes we had on yesterday and for me, it was Eros's shirt.

Just when we were done preparing, there was a knock at the door and Eros walked in with a tray of food.

He looked tired but there was still that bright smile on his face and Haris immediately went up to greet him, I loved how Haris had gotten easily comfortable with him but I didn't think that would mean anything for our relationship as I was still confused.

He and Haris went about setting the table while I stood in the mirror trying my best to pack my hair.

"Let me help you, Bambi."

He was behind me before I could say, Jack.

His huge frame towering over me crowding the space and I looked down at the dressing table refusing to look in the mirror.

I felt his fingers go through my hair, they brushed the nape of my neck softly, causing sparks as he collected the locs twisting them before passing through the scrunchie.

He did it with so much expertise that I wondered how many times he had done it for Anya.

"Done."

"Thank you," I mumbled shyly as he stepped away.

"You should come and have breakfast, we have a long day today."

There was an urgent knock on the door before I got to the table and Eros got it.

"Your majesty!" It was a pack warrior standing outside looking frantic, "There was an ambush on the convoy you called for to convey the goods"