In the morning, Penelope woke up to the face of someone sleeping surreally beside her,his lips slightly ajar and his expression,calm and relaxed,his thick lashes falling gently above his cheek she almost felt jealous at how his lashes looked more lushed than hers.Although after a while,she couldn't help but feel bad with guilt,of what she was doing. In his case,he wanted her to be with him because according to him,she was his mate but HER?,she was being with him only because he was in a state to help her family. Her family were the only reason she agreed to stay with him. Deep within her she knew she wasn't the kind of girl that would be classified a good digger but she couldn't help from feeling like one, afterall she was using him for his wealth.
She heard him sniffle and her attention was pulled out of her thoughts to him,he stirred slightly,making few strands of his hair fall across his face, Penelope tilted her head slightly to the side as she watched him, while still thinking.
She remembered how few weeks ago,her life was as normal as possible untill now, knowing of the existence of things like demons and lycans,hmm,she wondered if witches did exist too like in the stories,she laughed at her own thoughts and this seemed to have woken Dorian up.
His lashes slowly fluttered open revealing a pair of surreal blue eyes and once they settled on her,she saw a smile spread across his lips .
"Admiring my looks so early with little Shame"
He asked and smiled widely when she averted her gaze
"I wasn't admiring,_i was_just looking"
She defended cause truely she wasn't admiring,or was she?
"Then you can look as much as you want my love, it's all yours"
"What are you doing here?"
She asked quickly before her face would turn flushed at his words but instead of a reply, Dorian just stared at her silently and when she looked at him,he had a brow of his raised at her.
"Making pie" he replied but then chuckled when he saw her confused gaze
"Sleeping of course"
"You could've slept in the other room,or just told me you wanted to use this one"
"I've told you before my love,my wolf can't bare to stay away from you"
She frowned at his excuse which was almost able to make her face flush.
"How'd you get in anyway?"
She was certain and would've sworn she locked the door last night,his eyes motioned past her and following his line of sight,she gasped.
*The window?*
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Getting off the bed,she moved to the window, looking out from it,there were no railings,no short corridor or anything that could aid one in climbing, how'd he get in then,her line of thoughts were cut when she felt someones arm come around her from behind.
"W_s-stop,what are you doing,g-get off"
Quickly,she pushed him away at speed of light and could see confusion on his face.
"Y_you can't just do that"
She said quickly,her heart pounding heavily like it would burst.
"Do what?"
"Hug me,you can't just hug me like that"
"Why" he inquired with a frown
"Well because_because it's very intrusive"
"Intrusive of what?"
"My personal space"
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**What personal space?**
He wanted to ask but ended up just nodding in compliance but then drew her to himself, wrapping his arms around her again.
"Wh..."
"You said I can't hug you like that,so I'll hug you like this"
He said caging her small body inside the prison of his arms.
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Walking down the stairs in euphoria of having his mate beside him,he led her down the stairs,his hand intertwined with hers when they came across betty who offered as always to make them breakfast when she found out Penelope hadn't eaten yet.
"Actually Betty, we're having breakfast outside today"
He said dismissing her offer because he had already made special plans for him and his mate.
"Oh"she sounded disappointed
"well then before I forget"
As though remembering something she quickly approached him and for a quick moment, Dorian had the urge to move away and regretted not doing so when Betty grabbed his ear, drawing it tightly.
"Betty.."
"Remember this when next you go to kidnap someone's daughter and force them to live with you, understand?"
Penelope looked slightly stunned at her words cause yesterday when she said something about reprimanding Dorian about kidnapping her,she thought Betty was only kidding.
"Yes yes, I'm sorry, please".
Using his hand,he drew Betty's hand off else he was certain this woman wished to cut his ear off.
Looking over,he could see Penelope almost letting out a laugh and felt a bit of his pride fall off in mud.
Treated like a child right before his mate
How ridiculous.
Shortly after Betty left,Azrael could be seen approaching them from the entrance and as he came further,a frown of confusion was seen on his face when he looked at Dorian, mostly at the clothes he was wearing.
"Luna" he greeted first to Penelope who took more than few seconds to realise she was the one being referred to.
"Alpha.."
He began,his frown growing deeper as he stared at the informal clothes Dorian was putting on.
"The meeting.."
"I'm not going"
Dorian replied before letting him finish.
"Alpha your presence is important at..."
"Then postpone it,or better yet,cancel it"
Azrael's lip could be seen set in a thin line before he proceeded
"Unfortunately it can't be cancelled cause it consists the combination of other postponed meetings of important matters which you were needed present to dissolve"
"Then I'm guessing you'll be more than capable to handle it"
Dorian response got a sudden look of hesitation to cross azrael's eyes which he did well in hiding.
"Or do I need to make arrangements for the selection of another beta?"
Seeing his position being threatened, Azrael quickly composed himself.
"Good"
Dorian said automatically dismissing his beta but before he could leave.
"Azrael"
he called pulling the beta's attention back to himself.
"What's the status on Mr Watson?"
Hearing her brother being referred to, Penelope's ears piqued up eagerly.
"He'll be starting today"
Azrael replied and after getting a nod from Dorian,he walked out .
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Turning to his side, Dorian didn't miss the smile which crossed his mate's face,he couldn't explain it but that smile made his day three times better than it already was.
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"Where are we going?"
Penelope asked when they were approaching the car.
"It's a surprise"
He said opening the door for her and when she was about going in,his hand made it to the top of her head to prevent it from bumping at the roof of the door,he didn't want a single scratch on her.
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On their way, Penelope couldn't help but notice the unwavering gaze of two eyes which had been staring at her right from the moment this vehicle left the estate.
"Why are you staring so much?"
She ended up asking when his gaze turned suffocating.
"Are you bothered?"
He asked in return.
Yes,
she wanted to say but ended up just adjusting on her seat.
"It's creepy to stare at someone like that"
A chuckle was heard right after her words from the man sitted beside her.
"I'm sorry, it's just,how can I not stare when you're this beautiful"
This time, Penelope felt warmness by her cheeks and she was certain they were going red so she just turned to the window.
Of course she's had someone tell her she was beautiful before,so why was she blushing, she'd had her mom tell her that,her dad and also....
Lien.
At the thought of him,she suddenly felt her heart go heavy,she didn't know what or how to feel anymore,what she was doing,was it right,if he did come back like always after so long,how would she explain it to him.
She felt a warm torch on her palm and when she looked,she noticed Dorian clasping his hand around hers.
"Why..."
"I just want to feel the spark"
He said.
"What spark?"
She asked a little confused.
"The one you'll soon be able to feel as well"
*Once we're mated.*
He said the last bit within himself.
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They arrived at an exquisite farm house which Penelope found too luxurious to be called only a farm house,this place was over a bar top level.
It was decorated with fine deco and it's interior was as Richly decorated as any luxurious home.
It looked empty and except for the butler who served them, Penelope found zero to no soul present, just her and Dorian as they ate what was supposed to be breakfast of many dishes laid before them.
The place felt oddly quiet with only the silence of themselves and the sound of their,or mostly her cutlery hitting against the plate cause Dorian barely torched his but as always,just kept staring at her.
The silence became too suffocating so she proposed a conversation which began with just questions of wanting to know oneself properly or more appropriately rather.
He most definitely didn't miss out on telling her of his favorite hobby,which was looking into her beautiful eyes.
"What are yours?"
He asked
"I mostly read_books,I also write"
She couldn't help but observe the way he nodded slowly at every word she said,like he was writing them down in memory.
"What's your favorite color?"
She asked running out of reasonable questions to ask
"What's yours?"
He asked instead
"Blue"
She replied and could see a smile form on his lips,why was he smiling.
"Mine too"
"Favorite food?"
Okay,now she was just asking ridiculous questions.
"What's yours" he asked
"Mashed potatoes and chicken with gravey"
He smiled
"Mine too"
Now she frowned.
"Are you just saying whatever I say as your favorite?"
"Course not".
He replied but the look on his face wasn't all too convincing.
"Okay then, what's your favorite flavor"
He was silent for a while before answering but with another question.
"What's yours?"
"Say yours first"
She retorted, he stayed silent for a while and after moments of just being quiet,he pushed himself from his seat, taking her hand in his he pulled it closer to his face gaining a confused look from her which quickly morphed into a shocked one when he slid his tongue against her finger, quickly, Penelope pulled her hand away in astonishment.
"That's my favorite flavor"
He smirked then chuckled as he watched her use the table cloth to clean her thumb vigorously but then his expression quickly turned into a frown which grew deeper and immediately he got up, taking her hand heistly in his.
"What are ..."
"Let's go"
He cut her off and without letting her ask any further question,he pulled her with him leading her out of the small court they were at,his frown only growing deeper.
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Sitting behind her work desk, Samantha cramped on the overdue project which she was supposed to finish last night but was too tired to and now after working for so long even past lunch break,she was more than exhausted.
she sought to take a short nap but didn't realize the moment she dozed off and only woke up at the feel of someone's finger rolling lightly against her tample. Sharply she got up and from her expression alone,one could tell the person standing before her was the last she wished to see.
"W_what are you doing here?"
She asked adjusting against her seat,for some reason,she never felt comfortable whenever he was around.
"I missed you,so I called,but you ignored me"
Her eyes shot at the side of her desk looking at her phone which was kept beside her but on silent.
"I didn't do it on purpose"
"I know"
He said in a low tone while leaning further,a slight strand of his white hair was let loose from it's usual neat ply.
"Have you eaten lunch?"
"Yes"
She replied not wanting him to prolong his stay as she already noticed eyes looking her way,his presence here always drew more attention than usual.
Placing his hand beneath her chin, Raphael pulled her gaze to himself, pinning her eyes on him alone.
"You know I hate when you lie to me right?"
He asked with a smile which looked threatening.
"Let's go have lunch"
He said letting go of her chin but taking her hand which she pulled away immediately.
"I'm busy"
Busy,yes she was,but most of all,she didn't want to spend time with him, although instead of complying,he leaned in further down her desk,his charming smile,still on his lips as he whispered.
"If you don't wish I cause a scene here"
Using his hand,he pushed the top of her laptop, closing it harshly as though he wished to break it Making her flinch a little.
"Then let's go have lunch while I'm still being nice"
Not having a choice as always,she followed him out to his car which was parked outside the company. Getting there,he gestures for his men as well as driver who were still in the car to leave and once they both got in, Raphael didn't waste a second before having his hand all over her.
"Raphael please, someone might see"
She protested trying to get his hands off her.
"The glasses are up"
He replied not minding her fragile attempts of pushing him.
"Your men_, they'll know"
"Let them know"
He continued to nibble on her neck while his hands played it's works against her body already stripping off the buttons of her clothes. His mouth made it to the sulcus of her chest before he felt himself being pushed gently.
"Raphael please"
She pleaded.
"Please don't"
His Adam's apple could be seen bub a little as he just stared at her,his expression difficult to read as always.
"Not now,not today, please"
She added,her voice nearly broken but she knew she was wasting her time cause he always did what he wanted most of the time.
Drawing closer,his hands made it to her chest and Samantha shut her eyes knowing he wouldn't listen but instead of what she expected,he began to fasten back her buttons.
"Fine"
His voice made it barely as a whisper as he dressed her.
"I'll be a good boy today"
He said passing her a smile which she found disturbing rather than soothing.
Making sure she was well covered,he called back his men and took her to have lunch, making sure she had eaten enough before bringing her back.
"Is something bothering you?"
Raphael asked when he noticed she was hesitant in leaving.
She turned to him and looked as though she was trying to compose her words.
Even her thoughts were jumbled up he couldn't ascertain what exactly she was thinking.
"Can you please stop coming to my work place"
She asked and could see a questioning look cross his eyes so she went on to explain.
"People already say enough nasty things about me, I don't..."
"Who?"
He interrupted,a furrow between his brows, he'd like to know the imbecile who dared enough to speak rubbish of his woman, he'd slit their throat and watch them bleed to death,all he needed was a name.
"Please just stop coming"
She replied not wanting anyone to get hurt cause she knew if she said anything further,blood would be spilled and it would be all because of her.
Silence reigned for a long while as the man before her said nothing to her request but then he smiled.
"You don't want me to come to your workplace?"
He asked with a lift of a brow which made her nervous to reply but she did by nodding.
"Okay,"he replied
"i won't come to your workplace"
Her eyes almost widened at his response.
That easy.?
She honestly thought she'd drag in this much longer to persuade him, and to think he didn't make a deal out of it,she became slightly scared for what he might do cause whenever he was this cooperative with her,he usually did something outrageous later on but she decided to shove the thought aside,maybe she was overthinking.
She chose to believe he wouldn't do something provocating this time, merely did she know she would be proven wrong sooner than later.