ALPHA'S MARK HUMAN MATE

ce etched with weariness, and there sat his mother, Emily, on the plush couch, engrossed in a m

g her page and setting the magazine aside. "Y

adjacent couch and slumped into it. "Busines

tly patted his hand. "That's exactly why I've been

ift, furrowed his brow. "Mom, how does ma

and his mother's mention of marriage. Harry had always been dedicat

Marriage can be a source of strength during tough times. Having some

oncern, but right now, I just can't think about getting married. My career demands so muc

years, climbing the corporate ladder, and she knew he had a strong sense o

o about finding happiness and companionship. You don't have to ru

rn evident in her eyes. "I'll think about it, Mom, but right now, I've g

ll I ask, Harry. I just want to see you happy and fulfilled in all

gave her a brief hug and then headed to his room. While marriage might not be on his immediate horizon, he knew t

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ning, like a soft kiss from nature itself, coaxing her from the realm of dreams. As she stretched her limbs and let out

d Siya call so many time

screen, accompanied by an overwhelming barrage of missed calls and unread messages. Something was amiss. She sw

ed both relieved and apologetic. "Alina, finally

sed calls? Is everything okay?" Alin

g, I promise. It's just that I couldn't attend your engagem

dn't realized she'd been holding. "Oh, Siya, it's okay. I mi

lina, but something unexpected came up with my family, an

and I completely understand. We can ca

warmth of their conversation. Despite the distanc

Alina. I felt so bad for not being ther

Let's plan a meet-up soon, and you can tell me all about what kept you bus

e you and hear all about your engage

having such a caring and understanding friend in her life. She knew that thei

herself for the day ahead. She slowly descended the staircase, her mind stil

er took her by surprise. Her parents, Selena and Alexander,

hat happened?" Alina inquired, concer

communicating their shared emotions. It was Selena who f

nd now you're all grown up. We can't help but feel a little emotional thinking

d. "Oh, Mom, Dad, I didn't mean to make you cry. I promise I

, sweetheart. It's just that seeing you getting married and starting a new chapter in your

them in a warm, comforting embrace. "I'll miss you both too, but

orld to us, Alina. We couldn't be prouder of the woman you've be

itude. "Thank you, Mom. You and Dad have always sup

shared as a family. It was a bittersweet moment for Alina, as she realized

an makes you happy, then we're happy too," Alexa

y, and I love him so much," Alina admit

y dear," Selena said, her ey

lways did. Alina's heart was filled with gratitude and love for her parents, knowing that

he time had come to leave for college. She gathered her bag and b

college. I'll miss you both, but I'll

urself, and don't forget to eat your lunch in ti

both," Alina said, her smile ca

illed with care. "We love you too, Alina. Remember that

eplied, "I know, Dad. You've always been

t to breathe in the familiar surroundings, not knowing that soon her life would change forever. As she embarked on this new chapter, she carried wi