Beneath the Alpha's Moon
Chapter 140: Girlfriend

Chapter 140: Girlfriend

TERESA’S P.O.V.

After the bath intrusion I had this afternoon, at some point,Lucian must have carried me back to bed. Exhausted from the chaos of the day—and, well, other activities—I crashed hard and slept straight through the afternoon. By the time he woke me for dinner, the evening felt like a hazy dream, fading into the night until it was finally time to crawl back into bed.

The twins were already drifting off to sleep in my arms, their tiny hands curling and uncurling as if dreaming of holding onto something. It was one of those quiet evenings when the world outside didn’t exist—just me, Lucian, and our little miracles.

Lucian walked over, his movements as smooth and deliberate as always, even with his blindness. "Hand them over, love. My turn."

I smiled, gently transferring our daughter into his strong arms. Watching Lucian hold her was like watching the most delicate dance—every motion filled with reverence. He cradled her with the kind of love that brought tears to my eyes every time.

"Sit with me," Lucian said, his voice soft as he adjusted himself onto the edge of the bed, both babies now nestled in his arms.

I sat down beside him, hugging my knees as he began to hum a lullaby. His deep, rich voice filled the room, and for a moment, time seemed to stop. He sang an old melody—one I didn’t recognize but felt like home. The twins visibly relaxed, their tiny chests rising and falling in rhythm with his voice.

"You sing beautifully," I whispered, my voice barely audible."Do you ever get tired of being so perfect at this?" I teased, watching as he slowly got up from the bed and moved with an ease that still surprised me towards the baby cribs.

Lucian chuckled, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine. "Perfect, huh? Coming from you, I’ll take that as the highest praise."

He held our son next to the bed, placing him in the crib with the utmost care. His movements were slow and deliberate, as if he were handling the most fragile treasure then he did the same thing with our daughter. Once both babies were settled, Lucian turned to me, a smile playing at his lips.

"I don’t think I have ever thanked you for these beautiful gifts Teresa, they are absolutely wonderful." he said, his smile turning sweet.

"You’re going to make me cry, you know," I whispered, my voice catching in my throat.

He tilted his head, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Don’t tell me I’ve made the fierce Teresa Williams emotional."

"Shut up," I mumbled, wiping at my eyes.

When the twins’ breathing evened out, Lucian walked quietly up to me, his hand brushing my cheek.

"I was planning to decorate their room myself," he admitted, his tone quieter now. "Before I lost my sight. I had so many ideas, but now... I wouldn’t even know if the colors matched, let alone if the arrangement was safe for them."

I placed my hands on his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath my palms. "Lucian Blackwood, do you seriously think something as simple as blindness can stop you?"

His brows furrowed slightly, his lips parting to protest, but I didn’t let him speak.

"I’ll be your eyes," I said firmly. "Every step, every decision. We’ll decorate their nursery together, and it’ll be perfect because it’s us doing it. Got it?"

He turned his head toward me, his lips curving into that mischievous smirk I adored. "You’d do that for me?"

"Of course," I replied, placing my hands on his face. "We’re a team. Always."

His hands found my waist, pulling me closer. "You know," he murmured, his voice dipping to that dangerously flirty tone, "I might start relying on you for a lot more things."

I rolled my eyes, though my cheeks burned. "You’re impossible."

"And you love it," he shot back, his smirk widening.

I laughed, swatting his shoulder lightly. "Get in bed, Blackwood."

He obeyed with exaggerated slowness, tugging me down beside him. His arms wrapped around me, holding me in that protective, unyielding way that made me feel untouchable. Lucian’s chin rested atop my head as I traced lazy circles on his chest.

"Teresa," he began, his voice low and measured, "I’ve been thinking."

"Uh-oh," I teased. "Should I be worried?"

He chuckled softly. "Since things have turned out this way, I would like you to handle all the paperwork for my companies."

I froze, pulling back slightly to look up at him, even though I knew he couldn’t see my expression. "Are you serious?"

"Dead serious."

"Lucian, that’s... that’s huge. Shouldn’t you give something like that to someone you trust the most?"

He pulled me back into his arms, holding me tightly. "That’s exactly why I’m asking you. There’s no one in this world I trust more than you, Teresa. Not with my businesses, not with my life, and certainly not with my heart."

My throat tightened, emotions bubbling to the surface. "Lucian..."

"If I were to die tomorrow," he continued, his voice steady but filled with an emotion that made my chest ache, "there’s no one else I’d want by my side in my final moments but you and our babies. I love you, Teresa. Now and until my last breath."

The tears came before I could stop them. I buried my face against his chest, my body trembling as I let out a choked sob.

"Hey," he murmured, his hand stroking my hair. "What’s this? Did I say something wrong?"

I shook my head, my words muffled against his skin. "No, it’s just... I love you too, Lucian. I always have. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t forget you. I’m so grateful to the goddess for bringing us back together."

I felt Lucian’s breath catch, and his arms wrapped around me tighter, like he was afraid I might disappear. His voice, thick with emotion, trembled as he whispered, "You have no idea how long I’ve waited to hear those three words from you." After a pause that felt like the world holding its breath, he added, "I love you too, Teresa. More than you’ll ever know."

For a moment, the room was silent, save for the sound of my sniffles. Then, out of nowhere, I blurted, "Yes."

Lucian stiffened beneath me. "Yes? Are you saying yes to handling my paperwork?"

I laughed through my tears, looking up at him with a watery smile. "No, you idiot. That’s a yes to officially being your girlfriend."

His entire body went still, and for a moment, I wondered if I’d broken him. Then, with an almost childlike glee, he burst out laughing.

"You’re not messing with me, are you?" he asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.

"I’m a hundred percent serious," I said, my smile growing wider.

Lucian let out a whoop of excitement, pulling me into a bone-crushing hug. "You have no idea how happy you’ve just made me."

When his excitement finally calmed, he gave me a teasing grin. "Had I known this was all it took, I would’ve handed over my entire fortune to you ages ago."

I smacked his shoulder lightly. "Careful, Blackwood, or you’ll find yourself girlfriendless again."

His laughter was loud and genuine as he pulled me into a tight hug. "You’re stuck with me now, Teresa. No take-backs."

His lips found mine, before pulling me in for a deep kiss. His lips were warm and gentle, yet filled with a passion that left me breathless.

"Goodnight, girlfriend, we have a long day tomorrow," he murmured against my lips.

"Goodnight, boyfriend," I replied, my heart full as I drifted off in his arms.

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