"I am the lady of the house."
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Julian's lips parted in astonishment, but he did not know what to say in return.
Maximillian shot him an unknown smile. He gave the omega a peck on the lips before he climbed off the bed.
"This time, I really need a bath," he said. "I will take a bath in the guest bedroom. Why don't you take the bathroom here?"
Maximillian draped a bathrobe around his muscular frame and exited the master bedroom, leaving Julian alone with his thoughts.
Love, he said.
Blood flooded Julian's cheeks as he pressed his palms against them. Many alphas had confessed their love to him before, but never one with whom he shared such a profound level of intimacy. Maximillian's love declaration felt different, settling on his heart like a dead weight
It was both thrilling and terrifying.
He did not know what to think.
Maximillian must be disappointed with his lack of response...
