Chapter 34
When I reached my room. I slipped under the comfoner, blushing hand. His touch on my foot still lingered and I felt a strange sense in my stomach. Like a thousand butterflies violently fluttered. Like a thousand fireflies lit in a dark night around me. And then the strangest thing happened—something in between my legs throbbed. It throbbed so hard that I had to stifle a moon. My panties became wet for no reason. The emotion that Alpha Lucien elicited from me was unknown but so sensual that I felt like chasing it again.
Suddenly, I heard Alpha Lucien’s guttural roar, like he was in so much pain. My heart hammered in my chest and I thought of going to his room again and checking him out. A few minutes later. When I couldn’t stop myself, sossing my comforter away. I tiptoed to his room. The door was ajar
1 preked through the slightly open door of Alpha Lucien’s bedroom, my curiosity getting the best of the. The room was well lit, and my eyes widened as they landed on him. He was completely naked. My breath hitched and I froze. Where there were butterflies in my belly, now the heat
coiled.
His back was turned to me, broad and powerful, maseles shifting under his golden skin as he ran a towel through his damp hair. Water still cling to his body, trickling down his sculpted shoulders. It dipped into the deep ridges of his back before ilisappearing beneath the curve of his ch
I swallowed hard, my face burning. His waist narrowed into strong hips, his thighs thick with power. He was perfect. Too perfect. And I was staring. Cawking Intervely. Siera’s tongue was practically lolling out as she drooled on the finest specimen of mankind on earth.
A small sound escaped me–a sharp inhale, maybe a squeak–and my heart stopped when he suddenly stilled
I turned and bolted down the corridor to my room, my bare feet making a thup–thop sound. My face was on fire. My pulse was frantically drumming What was I thinking!!
Shuning my door behind me, I pressed my back against it, trying to breathe, pressing my hands over my burning face. My heart pounded so hard could hear it in my ears.
oh
Moon above. I had just seen Lucien raked. Completely, gloriously, breathtakingly naked. I. Had. Seen. Lucien, Naked:
And now, every time I closed my eyes, I saw him again. This was bad. So so bad. The sleep that was eluding me earlier, was totally gone, replaced by an emotion I couldn’t quite place
For the rest of the night. I couldn’t get the image out of my head. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw broad shoulders, rippling muscles, and that tight, sculpted backside, and–and–those round hips with dimples
My checks burned homer than a fire pit. Why did he have to be built like that? It wasn’t fair. To be precise it was illegal.
1 buried my face into my pillow, groaning in frustration. How was I supposed to face him now! Somehow, I managed to sleep several hours bier and then when morning came, I avoided the main halls in order to avood Lucich. I just couldn’t think of facing him or talking to him. Goddess, my life was ruined forever I was practically sprinting through the corridors like a fugitive. But lock wasn’t on my side. It was almost 11AM and my stomach growled heavily out of hunger. Just as 1 was about to sneak into the dining hall, I almost crashed into a firm chest.
“Alpha Lucien!”
I jolted back, nearly tripping over my own feet. His hands shot out, catching my wrists to steady me. In one swifi motion, he guided me against the wall, and came to stand in front of me so close that our breaths mingled. He planted his hands on either side of my head, caging me in. His sharp dark eyes swept over me, hooded and unreadable. Tve been looking for you since morning,” he said, his voice low and intense. “Why do you look guilty!”
I choked. “I–I don’t!”
A muscle in his jaw ticked. “You do.”
I waved my hands in panic. “I slept badly!” I spuitered
His eyes narrowed slightly. Then his gaze dropped to my throat, where my pulse was surely going wild. I held my breath.
He brought his finger to my pulse and lightly stroked it “Liar,” he murmured.
My heart nearly exploded. His scent–pine, dark, and intoxicating–wrapped around me.
When his gaze dropped to my lips, muscles shifted beneath his tight black shin. “You ran,” he stated.
I pressed my laps together, my fingers twisting in the hem of my dress. “N–no, I
“Don’t lie.” It’s voice was smooth, but he watched me with predatory intensity.
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I clenched my thighs together, suddenly feeling far too exposed under his intense gaze, and hoping that I didn’t wet my pasties like last night.
Tell me,” he murmured, taking a strand of my hair in his fingers, “what exactly did you see?”
I turned my face away, my cheeks on fire. “N–nothing!“
A slow smirk tugged at hus lips. “Nothing?” He leaned down, his breath fanning over my ear. “Then why is your heart racing?”
I opened my mouth, but no sound came out. Oh goddess, he knew. He knew it, I wished the earth would break and swallow me.
Lucien’s fingers thed my chin up, forcing me to meet his eyes. They gleamed with amusement, darkness and desire
linle woll,” he murmured, his thumb grazing my lower lip. So dustered. Did you like what
My knees felt weak
I gasped, mortified. “No!”
He chuckled, low and wicked. “Liar,” he whispered.
“N–nor
you w
Lucien exhaled heavily, as if restraining himself. Then, with one last lingering glance, he stepped back. “You’re hungry, Auren His voice was softer but commanding
I nodded quickly, happy that the conversation topic changed.
“Have your breakfast and then go shopping with Vivi” He turned toward the main hall, Just as he reached the door, he paused. “And next time?” His care flicked to mine, mischief dancing in his eyes. “If you want to watch, just ask
The door clicked shar
I collapsed against the wall, hiding my face with my hands. Monnow me. What had I just gotten myself insol
Aber a moment of allowing myself to settle down, I walked to the kitchen
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