ALINA’S POV.

“I want you.” I moaned into his mouth.

The grip he had around my waist tightened, like he was trying to hold himself back.

He pulled away from the kiss and searched my face. Before he could say something, we were interrupted.

“I am so sorry, Master ckwood… the door was open, I didn’t… I will juste back.” A maid spoke from the door.

‘Yeah, go ande backter.’ I wanted to say.

“No,e in.” Lucian said instead, making me frown.

“Stop frowning.” His tone was light as he smoothed the crease of my forehead. “You need to eat.” !--

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The maid brought the food and ced it on a table in the room.

“Do you need anything else?” She inquired.

Lucian looked at me, waiting for my answer.

“Oh no, that would be all. Thank you.” I smiled at her.

She nodded, then exited the room, making sure to close the door behind her.

I couldn’t help but chuckle at that.

“What’s funny?” Lucian asked, looking curious.

“Oh, nothing.” I shrugged.

“Alright then, after you finish eating, I have a surprise for you.”

My eyes lightened at his words.

“Really?” I was almost bouncing on his legs.

“Stop moving.” His tone was low and restrained as he held me in ce, closing his eyes tight and breathing heavily.

I stared at him, confused, before realization dawned on me. A sly smirk curled on my lips.

I moved again, slowly this time. His eyes snapped open.

“Alina.” His tone held warning, but not the type that makes you run for the hills.

Then again, it could be because I was horny as fuck, so I cannot tell the difference.

His phone rang.

“Leave it.” I grabbed his hand when it began to reach for it.

I began to ce kisses on his neck. The phone stopped ringing for a while, only to start ringing again.

“I need to take this.” He said, pulling the phone from his pocket and picking the call.

“Ughhhhh.” I groaned.

Why do we keep getting interrupted? It’s like the world was against me today.

“I am on my way.” Lucian said, hanging up.

“Doll-”

“You have to go, I know.” I grumbled.

He got up with me in his arms before gently cing me on the bed.

“I will be back as soon as I can.” He promised, cing a kiss on my forehead. “Make sure you eat.” He said pointedly.

“Yeah, sure.” My tone was t.

“I mean it, Alina.” He said firmly.

“I will eat.” I promised.

“Good girl.” He said, satisfied. “Good

My core clenched painfully.

Why was he doing this to me?

“And if you have to go out, make sure you take Jordan along, or else he will be the one to suffer for your sins, okay?”

“Yes, sir.” I said with a subtle eye roll.

His eyes darkened,he saw it.

He opened his mouth to say something, and I waited in anticipation, my grip on the sheets tightening.

“Your surprise will be sent up in a few minutes.” He said instead, and with that, he left.

“Ughhhhhhh.” I screamed into a pillow in frustration. “Why is it so damn hard to seduce a man???”

I decided to eat first and worry about my seduction skillster because I was hungry.

But I couldn’t help but think, it didn’t make sense to me. When I hated Lucian, he was all over me, in my space and generally everywhere I turned. But now that I want him, he was holding back.

Why?

Soon, there was a knock on the door, and a dozen servants came in with different designs of dresses and jewelry.

My eyes widened.

“Is that Amy?” I asked in excitement.

I could recognize her designs anywhere.

My designs may be the best in the country, but Amy was a big deal globally. She was my idol in the fashion world. She was

my inspiration and the reason why I got into design in the first ce.

I couldn’t stop screaming as I happily scanned through the dresses.

“These designs weren’t even out yet.” I spoke to myself.

Oh, Lucian knew how to surprise alright, because I was damn surprised.

“Master Lucian said you can pick an outfit for the g from here, and if none are to your satisfaction, he will send another set by evening.” One of the maids spoke.

“Oh no, these are perfect.” I said, admiring the dresses on the rolling hangers.

Amy has never designed anything I didn’t like.

“You can ce the essories on the bed and go.” I told them, my eyes never leaving the dresses.

They did as instructed and left.

I was still gushing about the dresses when my phone rang.

Without checking the caller ID, I picked it up.

“Alina.” A chilling voice spoke, sending shivers down my spine.

I recognized this voice.

“You look so beautiful being excited over a few dresses.” He chuckled.

It was him, the man from my dreams. But how?

“Wh…who are y…you?” I stuttered, my hand trembling as I nced around frantically.

I rushed to my balcony door and drew the curtains shut. Was he watching me?

“I will be seeing you soon. Alina” His voice held a chilling promise

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