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Still His 24

Chapter 24 

Audrey sat in silence, her back pressed against her bedroom door

The faint hum of the city outside did little to drown out the ache she felt through the walls

Through thin plaster and shared space, she had heard it allevery quiet sob, every shaky breath, every time Ellaine’s voice broke in the night as she whispered into the moonlight

For nights, Audrey had listened

She didn’t know what to do. Didn’t know if knocking on El’s door would help or only make it worse. Every time she reached for the handle, something stopped her. Not fear, but reverencelike watching someone perform a sacred ritual of grief

She could only sit quietly in her room, hand over her chest, and listen

Audrey hadn’t known much about Ellaine when she was assigned to protect her. She had trusted Beta Alfonso’s orders without question, but even then, she never thought she’d grow to care so much for the quiet girl who moved through their world like a fading shadow

Now, Audrey was certainEllaine wasn’t just anyone. She was someone deeply important

The kind of important that made grown Alphas silently rewrite the rules

The kind that carried scars no one could see but still felt in every step she took

Tonight, something was different

She waited for the sound of tears. For the soft creak of the balcony door or the rustle of a blanket. But there was only stillness

Too much stillness

Audrey stood up, heart pounding, and padded across the small living space. The door to Ellaine’s room was slightly ajar. Light from the moon spilled across the floor

And therein the balconywas her Alpha

Audrey froze

Alpha Francesco stood with his back to her, silent as ever, his powerful frame barely making a sound. But what stole her breath wasn’t just his presence- 

it was what he held

In his arms, wrapped in a blanket, was Ellaine

Sleeping. Peacefully. Head resting against his chest while he sat on the sofa there

The Alpha held her like something precious. Like glass. One arm beneath her knees, the other curled protectively around her shoulders, his head slightly bowed as if the very weight of her needed his full attention. His entire body was relaxedbut alert. Tenderness rippled off of him in waves, so unexpected it made Audrey’s eyes burn

She dropped to one knee without hesitation

Her chest rose and fell with emotion she couldn’t name. Francesco didn’t speak. He simply acknowledged her with a brief nod before turn his gaze back to the sleeping form of Ellaine, where he gently, caressing her like she is his world

The girl stirred once in her sleep, fingers twitching toward his hand. Without a word, the Alpha tucked the blanket around her, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face but still didn’t move from his place with her

He lingered a moment longer, gazing at her like she was the most sacred thing he’d ever seen

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Chapter 24 

Know that she’s disturb the peace she stood, slowly walk outside the roombut her eyes, can’t stop watching the amazing scene that she never thought going to see coming from her Alpha

Audrey has to drag her feet to move

She watched in silence as she finally turned, casting one final glance at Ellaine and her Alpha, before stepping out without a word

Outside, Audrey slowly raised her head

And smiled

She didn’t need words. Didn’t need an explanation. That single moment was enough

Enough to know that her Alphasilent, stoic, feared by allhad found something he hadn’t allowed himself to feel in years

Peace

And maybe something more. 

Ellaine Aurora Rollin, she thought. You are not no one

You are everything. His mate

Audrey stood, wiping at her cheek, surprised to find tears there. She walked out of the room, closing the door gently behind her, letting Ellaine rest in the warmth she hadn’t had in so long

In the living room, she took a deep breath

Then she opened her mindlink

Audrey to Beta Alfonso

There was a pause, then a sleepy voice echoed back. Yes?” 

You were right.Her voice cracked. She’s not just important. She’sshe’s his peace.” 

She didn’t know that beta Alfonso already aware of the news she send but he say nothing

She sent an image through the linkwhat she saw in that room. The Alpha cradling the girl like a whispered prayer. The gentleness. The silence filled with meaning

There was no response for several seconds

Then, just simple words from Beta Alfonso

Yes, she is” 

And in those words, there was relief. Joy. Gratitude

For their Alpha

For the girl he had found

For the future neither of them knew they were already building

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