The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 224

(Eden’s Pov)

I woke up to the familiar warmth of Eros beside me. His scent gave me a thrill, and I shivered slightly.

I looked at him.

With his eyes closed, he slept peacefully on the bed, one of his extended arms laid beneath my head.

I brought my fingers up to his face and was about to run my thumb across his lips when he opened his eyes and startled me.

From where he lay, the morning sun reflected on his face. It was the kind of look fairytales were made of. But it was even more insane that this was more than a fairytale. It was my reality.

“Good morning.” Eros greeted, his voice groggy from sleep.

“Good morning.” I squeaked.

He chuckled and grabbed a hold of my hand that was still suspended midair and placed a soft kiss on it.

My cheeks reddened, and I tried to pull away. Eros refused to let go.

I squealed when he pulled me closer to him and sniffed my neck, his nose resting against the crook of my neck.

I took in a deep breath and only released it when Eros placed another kiss on my nose and pulled away.

“You are such a tease.” I said and slapped him on the arm.

“And you are so easy to tease.” He replied with a chuckle.

I rolled my eyes and pushed him away; my lips formed a small pout as I sulked.

“Come here.” Eros laughed and reached for me.

I allowed him to pull me in and tip my face with his fingers. He was about to lean in for a kiss when we heard a knock on the door.

We looked at it.

Eros groaned.

“Who is there?” He called out a little too harshly.

There was a small pause before we heard a voice. “The Elders need you, my Lord.”

Eros and I exchanged a look before he pulled out of bed. I sat up and drew the bedcovers over me.

Eros opened the door and the warrior bowed.

“My Lord.”

Eros leaned against the door, shielding me from the guard's gaze.

“Why have the Elders summoned me?” Eros asked.

“I was asked to inform you to get ready for your test with Lord Ryker and come down as soon as possible.”

There was a pause. Then Eros nodded.

“Alright,” he said.

The guard left, and Eros walked back into the room. He looked nervous.

I raised an eyebrow in surprise.

This was new.

Eros was always confident and courageous. I never thought I would have ever seen him nervous.

It was as if I could hear the way his heart pounded. Eros stood still.

"Are you okay?” I asked.

Eros chuckled, trying to hide what he felt, but I could sense it clearly.