The Alpha King Is My Second Chance Mate novel Chapter 23

Quinn blinked her eyes open, feeling well rested for the very first time in a while. She did not feel as drained and tired as she did yesterday, and maybe the prominent scent of apricot and petrichor was what contributed to such peace.

She tried moving her right hand to get rid of the sheet that covered her lower body, and that’s when she realized that something heavy was atop of it.

Slowly and reluctantly, her eyes moved down to take a look, witnessing what she never thought she would.

Alpha Zayd; the current alpha king was seated on the floor, his head against her arm as he peacefully slept.

Quinn’s eyes widened, and she hurriedly pulled her hand from beneath his head, waking him up in the process.

“What…f*ck…” He rubbed his eyes and then looked over at her. “Ohh, you’re awake.”

“What are you still doing in here?”

“Don’t you remember? Last night you held on to me and wouldn’t let me go…that’s why I stayed.”

Quinn’s freckled cheeks lit up in a blush as she looked down at the hand, the same one that had apparently betrayed her. “You’re lying…”

“I’m not…”

“Either way, you should’ve left instead of sleeping on the floor. It must’ve been uncomfortable.”

“It probably would’ve been if you weren’t beside me.” He smiled at her, getting up from the floor with a groan he tried to hold in. His legs must be cramped.

Sighing, Quinn looked up at him. Was he a fool? There was an empty bed across from hers, and yet he chose to sleep on the floor?

“Why don’t you sleep for a while first? I doubt you got enough rest last night. There’s a free bed there, use it while I’m gone.”

“That’s all? After sleeping on the floor, I don’t even get a good morning kiss on the cheek?”

“With all due respect, nobody told you to sleep on the floor, Alpha.” Quinn grumbled.

“I guess you’re right, but next time, can I at least sleep beside you on the bed?”

“There will be no next time, I will have Cannon get somebody to fix your bathroom faucet.”