Her Devilish Alpha - Chapter 203

“Me? Jealous? Pfft, of course not.”

Xavier smiled, “Alright then, where to next? A bookshop?”

Madeline’s eyes lit up, and Xavier knew he had chosen the right place to go to next.

“Yes! Yes, that’s an amazing idea,” Madeline said, nodding enthusiastically. She tugged at Xavier’s hand like she was some child, “We’ve got to go to a book store and choose a couple of books to read. It’s a must.”

“Come on then, what are we waiting for?” Xavier questioned.

He watched as she hastily scanned the nearest directory, looking for the nearest bookshop. He of all people knew how much she loved books. It was the perfect way to cheer her up.

They ended up going to a bookstore that sold both books and beverages. Madeline couldn’t have been happier. Of course, she was happy enough going on a third date with Xavier, but she had been craving a new book to read.

The minute she entered the bookstore, it was like she was transported to a world of her own. She loved everything about the store – the woody feel of everything, the smell of the books being sold there, and the faint scent of coffee beans which were being roasted.

She ushered Xavier to an aisle of books, practically running towards it. Not that Xavier had difficulty keeping up, of course. That was one perk of being a werewolf.

Madeline picked out one book, intrigued by its title. She read its blurb, fascinated by the book.

Xavier picked out a book for himself, wondering if he’d find himself interested in anything. As his eyes trailed the words written at the back of the book, he found himself captivated by a book.

“Found something you like?” Madeline asked, book in hand.

Taking this as the perfect opportunity to flirt with Madeline, Xavier tapped her nose, “Yes, and she’s standing right across from me.”

Madeline giggled, “I’m asking you if you’ve found a book interesting, not me, that I know already.”

“Why yes, yes I have,” Xavier said.

He caught her eyeing several other books.

“Give me that book, I’ll hold it for you so you can look at other books all you want,” he said to her.

Madeline smiled shyly at him, handing him her book before she took another one and read through its blurb. She returned it where she originally found it and picked out another book.

“I’m sorry if I’m boring you.”

Xavier shrugged, “You’re not boring me. You’re never boring me. I could just be looking at you and I wouldn’t get bored even if I’ve seen your face countless times a day.”

Her ears turned scarlet, “Thank you.”

She hurriedly took another book, trying not to meet Xavier’s piercing gaze as she felt her cheeks turn burning hot. How did Xavier always know the right thing to say?

After a couple minutes of reading blurbs, Madeline decided she had enough books.

“We should head to check out,” she said, taking the books that she had picked out back from Xavier.

“Yes we should,” Xavier mumbled, offering her his arm to hold.

Madeline took it and they walked over to the cashier.

Once they paid for their books, they sat down at a table, Madeline holding their books and Xavier holding two steaming cups of coffee.

“Not too much sugar, just the way you like it,” Xavier said as he and Madeline exchanged their things, Madeline handing him his book whilst he handed her the cup of coffee he had ordered for her.

“Aww, thanks,” Madeline said, taking the cup. She was shocked he remembered how she liked her coffee.

Both of them were seated, chatting it up while  occasionally taking sips of coffee as they continued talking. Madeline found herself falling into a void. A void that was never-ending. One she fell deeper in as the days went by. She hadn’t even touched the books she had bought because she had been too occupied talking to Xavier.

Yep, she had fallen for him. The same man that was sitting right across from her and remembered exactly how she liked her coffee and how she loved books.

Her heart fluttered just thinking about it, she was lucky to have been able to have someone like him as her soulmate. Sure, they had their issues but they always managed to resolve it together.

Once she and him finished their coffee, Madeline suggested, “What about we get out of here and go somewhere else to read? I know the perfect place.”

“Somewhere even better than here?” Xavier inquired.

Madeline nodded, “Somewhere better than here.”

“You know I’ll follow you anywhere you go,” Xavier said nonchalantly.

He hadn’t been lying when he said it, he had meant it. A hundred percent.

Hell, not a hundred. A bajillion. No, a bajillion was still an understatement.

“You’re not supposed to say that so easily,” Madeline said, throwing her now empty cup of coffee down the trash bin, as did Xavier.

“But it’s the truth,” Xavier admitted, him and Madeline walking out of the bookshop since they had already cleared their table.

Bringing their books alongside with them, they headed to the highest floor of the mall which was a park. The unofficial couple found a roomy spot to sit down away from everyone else to read. A spot that was surrounded by greenery.

Madeline was glad it was just the two of them. She was even more glad that they decided to do this.

“You have a good taste in books,” Madeline stated once she got to read the blurb of the book Xavier had chosen. She laid her head on his lap, placing the book down as she stared up into his eyes.

Xavier gulped, why was she so dang cute? He couldn’t handle those adorable eyes looking up at him.

In an attempt to distract himself, he took his book.

“Are you going to read to me?” Madeline joked.

Xavier replied, “You read my mind.”

Clearing his throat, he began, “Chapter one.”