Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 58

Lauren

POV

"Right! You guys should go home." Mila smiled and nodded.

"I will leave you two alone then. Have a good time with Victor, Lauren."

Mila secretly winked at me and said through mind-link.

I rolled my eyes at her and then left with Victor.

When we got back into the car, I couldn't help but ask Victor, "Why did you choose the third plan instead of the first?"

When we were back in the estate, Victor had asked me for that kissing prize twice but now he didn't hesitate to turn down the first plan, which was to test if we were mates by having intercourse.

Victor didn't answer and asked, "You don't believe in yourself?"

"Of course I do," I wasn't bluffing. In terms of medical skills, I had confidence in myself but I also knew how much pain he had to suffer during the rehabilitation training after the surgery, "as your doctor, I promise I'll do the best I can to make sure you'll be able to walk again after the surgery. But as your..."

I paused and didn't know how I should describe my relationship with Victor so I just muddled through, "I'm still quite confused. Why didn't you choose the easiest plan?"

Victor suddenly looked up at me and patted my head. His eyes weren't cold as always and he was smiling at me warmly. He stared into my eyes and said, "Because this is not the way I wanna be with you." "What?"

Victor said slowly and solemnly, "Lauren, you don't believe in intimate relationships and even despise them. I love you and I wanna have you. I do wanna make love with you and be your mate but this isn't the way I wanna do this. I reject this kind of bond." I understood what he meant.

Victor didn't want to use the intercourse to test if we were mates or not even if that could possibly heal his legs and enhance his power. He turned that proposal down and he wanted our relationship to be pure and filled with only love and nothing else. Victor wanted to make sure I did want to have sex with him.

That was the pride of an alpha.

And that was also his respect for me.

I felt warm but I somehow still wanna confirm his feelings for me.

"Maybe I won't be able to leave you after s*x." Our bond might get stronger and make us more dependent on each other.

His eyes were filled with obsession and pride, "I will never use this way to tie you down."

"And that might help your legs heal perfectly."

"And like you said, it's just a possibility."

"The date of the surgery can only be set after some days. However, the plan of intercourse will help you recover really fast." "I'm aware of all these."

At that moment, my heart skipped a beat and his few words made me choke up. I was speechless and I couldn't build up the walls around me anymore when he was being so sincere and affectionate. My tears welled up and I knew he really loved me with all his heart.

Rumor had it that he was a cold-blooded opportunist. But he gave up the best solution even when he knew which one was the best for him just because he loved and respected me.

His clumsiness and affection melted my heart.

I couldn't keep my cool anymore and I had never felt so comforted and warmed.

"I fell in love with you not just because of the partnership," I couldn't help but tell him the truth.

Hearing that, Victor's eyes suddenly brightened up. His golden eyes were dazzling like the sunshine.

"Did you just say...you're in love with me?"

I came to my senses and realized that the parking lot of the hospital wasn't a good place to tell him how I felt. But Victor couldn't keep calm anymore and he was clearly a bit shocked and delighted. As he was smiling at me, he didn't look like a strong and ruthless alpha but was like a dumb teenager in love. Victor looked me in the eye and said with confidence, "you're in love with me, Lauren."

He was staring at me fondly and wasn't trying to hide his affection. I felt like I was blushing but knowing how I truly felt wasn't shameful at all. I wasn't a cringy little girl anymore so I just nodded, "Yes."

After all, who could resist Victor?

When a proud and assertive alpha was willing to swallow his pride and make compromises for you, he would show you with his actions instead of giving you the sweet talk. And being treated like this, I gradually let down my guard. Victor stroked my cheeks and stared me in the eye, "Can I get my prize of the bet now? You told me you'll give that to me when you get back from the hospital."

At first, I planned to buy him dinner or get him something else as the prize but right now all I could see was Victor. He was looking at my lips but didn't make a move. He could've just lowered his head and kissed me on the lips but he was waiting for my answer. "Maybe I take my prize, Lauren?" he asked in a sexy and husky voice. He was staring at my lips passionately and rubbed his thumb against them.

If it was before, I would reward him in another way but now I held his cheeks and kissed him for the first time as he was looking at me, shocked.

I wasn't under the influence of alcohol or false heat and I truly wanted to kiss this man.

"This is your reward," I said, holding his face and kissing him again.

That wasn't just a peck on the lips. I opened his mouth like the way he used to do to me and slipped my tongue into his mouth. The scent of fresh peppermint tempted me to go further. At last, I nibbled his upper lips seductively, and just as I was about to push him away, his eyes darkened and things seemed to get more dangerous.

He chuckled, grabbed my waist and put his hand on the back of my neck, not giving me a chance to escape. His overwhelming kiss was making me breathless and got me moaning...

"That's enough...Victor..." I said, breathing heavily.

But he kissed me even harder, "Focus, Lauren, when we are kissing."

By the time we stopped, I felt like my lips were a bit swollen and I glared at him. I wanted to check my lips in the rearview mirror and then I found out the driver's seat was empty. I asked, "Where's the driver?" Victor pointed out the window and smiled.

Outside the car, his beta Richard was standing in the parking lot alone and was staring off into space as if he was trying to avoid seeing everything that was happening in here.

"How long has he been there?" I asked dumbfoundedly.

"Ever since you got into the car."

He couldn't see what was happening in here from outside but that just made things even more s****l.

Richard seemed to notice our gaze and turned around, "Can we go home now?"

Victor took my hand and said calmly, "Yeah, let's go."

Richard saw the look on my face and said, "Miss Lauren, I was just smoking out there and didn't see anything."

I smiled at him, "Mila isn't into smokers."

Richard froze and became awkward.

Victor laughed and tickled my palm. Compared to that passionate kiss, this kind of simple gesture seemed even more intimate and I didn't let go of his hand.