The Alpha novel Chapter 28

Scarlet's POV

"Good morning Scarlet! It's so lovely to see you again! I trust that you slept well," Lucien states with a smile as he gestures for me to come in, Levi and Tony following closely behind me.

"Yes, thank you. And yourself?" I respond politely, trying to get my nerves under control. I don't know why I'm feeling so anxious. After all, I just have to stand here while he paints me, right? He begins to lead us down the hall and I look around as I try to remember the tour Ethan had given him the day before. When we stop at a set of double doors, my anxiety spikes up and I look at Lucien. "This is your bedroom," I state, trying to remain impassive. Maybe he just needs to get his supplies still...

"Ah yes! Well, it has the most space and the best lighting this time of day," he confirms as he opens the doors, clearly ignoring that I'm obviously hesitating.

"I don't know-" I begin before he cuts me off.

"Don't worry Scarlet! Everything will be completely professional," he insists with a smile before pulling me into the room by the hand. Tony and Levi try to follow but Lucien instantly stops them. "You two can wait outside." He then closes the doors in their faces.

After what feels like hours I finally begin to relax and my body begins to warm. Lucien's focus is solely on his work and my mind continues to drift. I find myself thinking of Ethan, his scorching blue eyes burning into me, his dark hair tousled like he just got out of bed, his chiseled jaw covered in dark stubble as he prowls over to me. His tanned muscles bulging as he rips his shirt off and pulls me into him. Suddenly, my body seems to be much hotter, so much so that I feel like I'm on fire. My eyes begin to water from the pain and my stomach cramps. I notice that my panties are damp and when I look over to Lucien he is frozen in his spot, eyeing me hungrily with dark eyes that show his wolf has taken over. "Scarlet..." he growls lowly as he takes a step in my direction.

Shit! Realization hits me and panic coils in my stomach, making me instantly feel nauseous. I'm in heat. "Get out of here now!" my wolf screeches at me causing me to jump up from my seat, bringing me out of my shocked daze.