Michael's POV
We are in the city where the headquarters are located, but the city is huge, and we are on the other side. So, we decided to spend the night at a hotel that Alex had booked.
"Alex," I opened the bathroom door and saw his blurred figure through the shower glass.
"Yes?" he peeked out and asked.
"I am exhausted," I leaned on the door. Barely able to keep my eyes open.
"Then sleep. I will join you in a few minutes. I am almost done, honey," he said before going back into the shower.
"Ho-honey?!" I blushed because he was the first one to call me with that nickname. It feels weird to be called with any kind of sweet nicknames after everything.
"I didn't know a simple nickname could make you flustered and shy, darling." Alex got out of the shower–naked, but I have seen him naked a few times, now.
"I am not!" I rushed back to the bedroom and flopped on the bed, covering myself with the blanket and hiding underneath it.
I could hear the bathroom door opening and closing, footsteps, then I felt the bed sink beside me, but I did not turn or move. What made me move was the arm around my waist and the naked chest pressed against my back.
"You really slept shirtless, sweetheart," he whispered in my ear. This is the third nickname he has called me by within half an hour.
"You are sleeping naked!" I tried my best to keep my voice normal, and I think I succeeded in that.
"No, I am wearing my track pants." he rested his head on my neck and pecked it.
"Mh~" I let out a small moan because I love neck kisses, and neck kisses have always been my biggest turn-ons.
"You are exhausted, love. Don't make any noise," he whispered in a deep voice.
"Stop turning me on then!" I whined. I hate that he brings out the sides of me that I don't want out.
I turned around and hid my face in his chest, preparing myself to explain everything to the council. It's going to be easy...
"What happened, babe?" he pulled me closer to his chest. "I can feel your panic and anxiety."
"I am just worried about tomorrow. About what will happen at the council. What if I backed out at the last minute?!"
"You won't. You know what the chances are of happening if you backed out, you would never do that." He kissed my cheek, making me smile. "My mate and beta would never back out of this. I know. He is strong and just needs a little bit of support. Let me be that support."
"Thank you," I mumbled against his chest. My voice was getting lost in his muscular chest, but he still smiled.
"Anytime, angel. Now, it's sleeping time," he whispered in my ear. I wanted to protest against the nickname, I am not an angel, but I didn't have any energy.
"Have a good sleep, cupcake." And yet another nickname in half an hour...