SWNOVELS Chapter Chapter seventeen
“So like you've noticed we are currently on the second floor of the pack house. All the rooms are on this floor”
“And Lucian’s room?” I asked. She nodded negative.
“No. He's is on the third floor where is office is”
“What else is on the third floor?”
“That will be me giving you a tour wouldn't it?” She said.
“I guess not” I said.
“Lucian will not be happy I'm giving you this much information, he wants to do it himself so let me take you to him” Henrietta said. She pulled me along with her to a turning I didn't know was there. I was met with a long stairs. Henrietta was already going up while I still stood down looking at her. She turned back.
“Come on Rain. Let's go” She said excitedly. I nodded and followed her up the stairs.
“The last door on the left” She said as soon as we approached the hallway that seemed empty of any sign of living.
“Don’t you think I will disturb his work. He seems busy” I said coming up with an excuse.
“Of course not Rain. He offered you the tour”
“Shouldn’t I tell him in advance that I will be coming?”
“Lucian has time for everybody especially you, now go” Rietta turned to leave and I stopped her.
“You’re leaving?” I asked.
“Yes. You did not expect me to go in with you, did you”
“Well, don't you want to see your brother?”.
“I see him everyday now stop trying to delay your meeting”
“It’s not a meeting” I said. She laughed.
“You can decide to make it ‘fun’ “ She said exaggerating the Fun in the sentence.
“I think it's time for you to go” I said as I turned her around. Laughing she left.
I walked down the hallway ignoring all the locked doors until I finally reach the end of the hall, Lucian’s scent filling the area. I raised my hand to knock them Lucian spoke up.
“Come in” I stared at the door with wide eyes. How did he know I was there? Your scent silly. I took deep breaths and turned the door knob opening the room.
I walked in on Lucian working on his laptop that was placed carefully on his expensive silver looking table with lots of paperwork on it. His office was painted white and black. There was a black plush couch opposite his main table where he works and a bookshelf that was stacked with lots of books talking about business and how to make money or whatever. He was seated on his office chair looking relaxed as one hand was rested on his chin, his suit jacket was draped on the chair he was seated on. His head shoot upwards as I walked into his office. My brown eyes met his green eyes in an intensive stare.
“Hi,” I said standing awkwardly as I rubbed my sweaty palms on my gown.
“Is there something wrong?” He asked concern laced in his voice.
I shook my head, “No. I'm here for the tour but I understand if you don't have my time now.” I rushed as I played with my fingers.
“I’m never too busy for you. Have your seat and please give me a minute to clear up here” I nodded.
“Ok,” I said moving the chair backwards so I could seat. I found it hard to relax with his scent that engulfed me. I looked at him as he typed so quickly on his computer. In awe of this man that is my mate I smiled. His brown hair fell perfectly on his face, his mesmerising green eyes focused on the screen. The way his forehead creased in focus. Seeing Lucian like this sent chills down my body. This man looked so dangerous yet harmless. He looked hot yet beautiful as a man.
“Let’s go,” He said after a few minutes of typing. I nodded and stood up. He took his suit jacket and put it on. Unintentionally I rose my brows at him. Why is he wearing a suit inside the pack house in the first place? I heard a chuckle leave him as he held my waist.
“I had a meeting right after breakfast darling and I've been busy since then so I had no time to change” He explained, his breath on my face as he smiled at me, our face almost touching as he spoke.
“Ahem_ I didn't ask,” I said the first thing that came to my mouth. I tried pushing him away but he held me still. He laughed this time he really laughed not just a chuckle or a small laugh. I looked at him, irritation filled in my expression.
“What’s so funny,” I asked when he still had a smile on his face looking at me like he was trying to figure something out.
“You,” He said. I rolled my eyes. Is his he really serious?
“You didn't have to ask, it was all written in your expression. You are easy to read” He explained. I frowned at him.
“No, I'm not” I argued. I'm I easy to read? I've never had someone say that to me. While being a slave? I asked myself yeah very dumb thing to think of. Who would have cared what I thought?
“Yes, you are” He argued again. I can do this all day if he wants.
“What does my expression tell you now?” I asked trying to keep a straight face. Holding my waist well he stared at me for a while.
“Before you changed your expression you were irritated but now you_ you_” He didn't say anything but moved closer to my face, not like he was not close enough.
“Now what?” I asked when he was too close.
“All you can think of is why I'm doing this” Nice play. Who wouldn't think that? It's normal to be confused at this point.
“Why won't I?” I replied.
“I’m not done_” He started again. I didn't say anything. I made his closeness comfortable enough for me and took my time to stare at his beautiful lips. He smiled showing his perfectly shaped teeth.
“You also want to kiss me badly” He stated. He just had to destroy the moment.
“No, I don't” I pushed him off and this time he actually moved away from me.
“I won't kiss until I know you want it because you really do and not because the mate bond wants you to” I stood not knowing how to react. He walked closer to me again.
“Now let's start the tour,” He said smiling. Playing off the fact that he just said something so serious. He made a promise I myself knew I couldn't keep even if I tried.