Hiding the Alpha's Heir (Desmond and Seraphina)

Chapter 28: To Melt Him (part 1)

Chapter 28: To Melt Him (part 1)

"Lord Verlice is satisfied with your work so here is your bonus for that," Madam Ibanez said as she scoffed bitterly, bestowing me with the small brown envelope.

My face brightened up as I nodded. "Thank you, madam!" I said, feeling delighted. I even bowed my head before her. Then I returned to my workstation.

"Someone is smiling brightly today." I smiled sheepishly when Niscia teased.

"Someone also received a bonus today," I teased back.

I got to know that she finished the dress Desmond asked her to do. Somehow it made me feel bitter because it meant that Desmond was supposed to give it to someone. That woman was so lucky...

"Shall we go out then? Take Sander with you." She nudged me as we took a five-minute break.

"I have plans for today. Unfortunately. We can go out on this day off if you like." It was fortunate that we had the same day of having a day off on this recent schedule.

Our day offs shuffled every two weeks. I was so glad that finally, Niscia and I had the same day that we had to take our day off.

"Good idea!" she exclaimed and hugged my side. "It shall be my first time after several years of working with..." she paused and whispered. "...that bitch." I cackled at her words. "We can have a picnic, hmm?"

I nodded my head. "Yes, yes. Let's prepare some meal that is good for a picnic," I said. It was a good thing I learned to cook now unlike before when I was a terrible cook.

I studied harder when I escaped from Desmond. It was a good thing I worked on it which I improved throughout these years. Then Sander learned everything from me. I admitted that he was way better than I was.

After our shift at work, I happily went to the market to purchase some ingredients. I made it certain that I would cook the meal Sander hasn't tasted yet. I hummed a song while I was walking on the pavement. Then I came to a halt when I saw a familiar man, who was wearing a trench coat and a hat, that made my heart jump out of my ribcage who was near to the alley which I needed to go to because my flat was near there.

I immediately looked away and turned around to go to another route. I was cussing on my mind when I did not bring the incantation jewelry I had with me. That would be supposed to hide my scent from Desmond.

I wasn't using it since Desmond couldn't come here near where I was living.

But how come he was on the street where I was living? Did he know where I was living? Did he meet Sander?

"Shit..." This couldn't be... I must hide.

As I turned to another alley, my heart jumped when I came to meet Desmond which made my eyes widen in surprise.

"Hello to you, too, seraphim."

I stepped backward, horrified. "W-What..." My chest rose up and down as I turned my head to see where he was standing earlier. He was gone right there. I did not even notice that he used another route and used his wolf speed to block the route where I was going.

And his scent... I couldn't smell his scent as my mate. Was he... using incantation jewelry perhaps?

"W-What are you doing here, Desmond?" I asked nervously when he walked in my direction having a sinful smirk smothered on his lips.

"I came to see you," he said, shrugging. "It has been three days and I missed you already. Don't you miss me, hmm?" He looked at the grocery I purchased. "Are we filling up some stocks today?" He arched his eyebrow.

My breath was shaky right at this moment. I must calm down before he could hear my heart beating so fast. "Go away. I am in a hurry right now." I was thankful that I got to speak fluently.

I slowly stepped back and didn't want to answer his questions. Though his first question had suddenly made my stomach somersaulted. Unfortunately, my wolf couldn't feel Desmond's presence as our mate because his scent was hidden.

"I found where you are living."

I halted from walking and inhaled sharply. I turned my head to see Desmond having a furtive smile on his lips.

I could have sworn that my face had gone in color when he said that. If he found where I was living, does this mean he already knew about the existence of our son?

No way... He must not find out about that. But what if he knew already?

Should I take a fight or flight?

"I am just jesting," he said, chuckling.

"What?" I parroted. Was he... telling the truth? "T-Then why are you here?" I asked after I comprehend what he said.

I stepped backward when he leaned forward. "Well, business as usual, seraphim. You know that I work with His Majesty, Alpha King Azarius, right?" Even though I couldn't smell his scent as my mate, I could smell his male perfume that reached my nostrils and it was so alluring. With just his perfume, it could make me go insane without fail.

I leaned backward when I couldn't handle how alluring he smelled right now. Desmond noticed it so he leaned more.

"C-Can you not?!" I raised my tone and decided to stay away from him.

He smiled sheepishly and tucked his hands into his pockets. "So, where do you live, seraphim? Care to let me see it?"

I forced a smile. "No," I answered immediately. "Leave now and I cannot let you bring you to my flat."

"Why? Are you living with another man?"

I almost inhaled sharply when his face darkened. I felt like I was hyperventilating right now if he kept insisting he wanted to visit my flat.

He would find out about Sander!

"N-No..." I lied and gulped. "I-I mean I

have a roommate and my

roommate doesn't want any guests." Shit... Would Desmond ever believe Would me if my heart was racing this fast right now? He could tell, right? He

was a werewolf, too, so he knew the fast beating of my heart

"And your roommate is a he?" He growled possessively. He hastily walked in my direction and roughly grabbed my arm.

"Halt!" I panicked when he looked angry right now. "It is a she, Desmond. I-I will invite you tomorrow and ask her to see if she will agree today."

That was the time he stopped. But he looked at me with scrutinizing amber eyes. It suddenly made me remember he had the same expression as Sander.

"Why not now? want it now,"

Desmond demanded. His hold loosened on my arm. But it made my heart and my stomach

l

somersault when his thumb gently caressed me, sending a wavering sensation to my whole body.

I cupped his face. "Cinnamon..." His eyes widened with the endearment I uttered. "Tomorrow, alright?" I made my tone stern yet soft. It was the same tone when I was trying to convince him but he did not want to believe me because he was too demanding for my good. "Do you get me?" I asked firmly.

I could have sworn Desmond shivered in delight that I was using my firm tone and trying to order him. I knew it pleased him. But... I couldn't believe

he was still the same. He never changed.

He was still the same man I knew.

I could still make his knees wobble right now just by addressing him with my endearment to him.

"Your answer?" I arched my eyebrow while I distracted him by caressing his cheek using my thumb.

I heard him purring. It meant that he was liking it. It did not take long for him to melt as he took my hand to place a sensual kiss on the back of my hand while looking at me with that intense gaze.

"Yes, seraphim. Tomorrow..." he said dreamily.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.