Hiding the Alpha's Heir (Desmond and Seraphina) novel Chapter 28

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."