Chapter 4
ALINA’S POV
Lucian.
How long has he been standing there?
My countenance turned into a timid one, and no, I wasn’t being a white lotus, Lucian just had that kind of effect on me
“Lucian,” I called out as I made my way up the stairs to meet him. “I was just about to head back to the room.” I took his hands, feeling a nervous energy humming under my skin for some reason.
His gaze darted to where Seraphina had just been dragged away, then back to me.
The message was clear. He had witnessed everything.
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I really didn’t want him to ask me about what had just happened. How could I possibly explain why I had suddenly woken and turned against the very person I had always followed around like a shadow, doing her bidding without a second thought?
My hand hurts.” I said softly with a pout, lifting my bruised wrist to his eye level.
Lucian raised an eyebrow, disbelief flashing across his face, followed by a small scoff.
Sure, I had just slapped Seraphina with that same hand, but so what?
“Lucian.” I whined, still holding my hand up to him.
Out of the comer of my eye, I noticed the servants watching my little scene in shock. In the past, I wouldn’t have let Lucian come near
not even with a ten–foot pole. But now! Now I was clinging to him.
- me.
“Ace.” Lucian’s voice was sharp.
“Boss.” Ace rushed to his side immediately.
“Get the doctor here now to run a full body check on her.” Lucian ordered, nodding toward me without even looking my way.
What? I didn’t want a doctor, I just wanted Lucian to fuss over me. Couldn’t he see that?
“I don’t want any doctor.“I said defiantly.
Lucian’s glare darkened, his expression turning dangerously intense.
Ace stood there awkwardly, clearly torn between following Lucian’s orders or listening to me.
“Alina.” Lucian’s voice dropped low, a warning. The way he said my name sent a chill of fear down my spine.
“It’s a little too late to make the doctor drive all the way here, don’t you think?” My voice trembled slightly.
Lucian was unpredictable. He had a temper, and in the past, everything I did was purposely to set him off. But now, I really didn’t want that to be the case again.
“That’s what he’s getting paid for,” he said, his tone flat. Without skipping a beat, he turned back to Ace. “Why are you still standing here?”
Before Ace could even move, I quickly wrapped my arms around Lucian’s waist. As I expected, he tensed up at my touch, but I didn’t mind. He was going to have to get used to me being close because I intended to do it a lot from now on.
“Do you really want a doctor’s hands all over me at this hour?” I looked up at him, resting my chin on his chest as I gauged his reaction.
Just as I expected, his jaw tightened, and raw possessiveness flickered in his hazel eyes.
“Well, if you’re okay with it, then I guess I am too.” I shrugged casually.
I knew I was treading dangerous waters at this point, but I was ready to take the risk.
Lucian grabbed my jaw tightly. “Don’t push me, Doll His warning was clear.
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In the past, I had been terrified of him. But somehow, my desire to break free from his clutches had always outweighed my fear, driving me to challenge him time and again, regardless of the consequences. Now, as I looked into his cold, hazel eyes that seemed to have darkened considerably, I couldn’t help but wonder what had possessed me back then, because right now, I was absolutely terrified.
“M–My wrist j–just h–hurts. My voice quivered, my lower lip jutting out in a pout as tears threatened to spill.
Sure, my wrist was a little sore, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as I was making it sound. I had pale skin, and sometimes even the tiniest injuries looked worse than they really were. Right now, I was definitely playing that to my advantage.
Lucian’s eyes softened but a breath of frustration and annoyance left his lips. “Have the doctor come tomorrow,” He finally ordered.
And make sure it’s a female doctor. The last part of his statement was firm.
“Yes, boss.” Ace nodded stiffly.
“Maya.”
Master Blackwood.” Maya materialized from the shadows, almost as if she had been waiting for his command all along.
In her mid–fifties, she was the head housekeeper and caretaker of the mansion, fiercely loyal to Lucian in every way imaginable.
“Bring a first–aid kit to the madame’s roo-
“But my room is a disaster! Can’t I just stay in yours?” I interrupted, tugging gently at his shirt
Lucian’s head whipped around to face me, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief. Maya and Ace mirrored his reaction, their faces frozen in surprise
Lucian scrutinized me, his eyes filled with suspicion. He was probably wondering what I was planning. After all, I was the reason we had separate rooms in the first place, and now, out of the blue, I wanted to sleep in his?
God, I had been really awful to him in the past. Honestly, I wouldn’t trust me either.
“My feet hurt.” I added, my voice barely above a whisper as I shifted awkwardly.
I hate how they stare at me like they have seen a ghost anytime I act nice towards Lucian.
Lucian’s gaze dropped to my bare, slightly reddened feet, sore from walking on the chilly floor.
Without a moment’s hesitation, he scooped me up into his arms, in a bridal carry. “Bring the first–aid kit to my room.” He instructed Maya
A small, satisfied smile spread across my face.
*You can call it a night, Ace.” He added,
“But boss-“Ace began to protest, but one icy glare from Lucian was enough to silence him.
“Yes, boss.” He muttered, shooting me a quick warning glance before heading out
What did I do?
I knew I hadn’t done anything to earn anyone’s trust in this mansion yet, but what did they think I was going to do to Lucian! Had they seen how massive he was compared to me?
I stood at 5’9“, while he towered at 6’4“, a literal giant next to me. If anything, he could easily crush me if he wanted to
They should be worried about me, not him.
Lucian cradled me in his arms and made his way to his room. When we reached the grand double doors, he paused, studying my if he were waiting for me to object.
I wasn’t going to though. Instead, I tightened my grip around his neck and nestled my head against his chest.
face as
He pushed the doors open and carried me inside, but before I could take in the sheer size and splendor of his room, he headed straight for the bathroom.
I had never set foot in his space before, but the dark, mysterious aura that enveloped it could tell anyone even from a mile away that this was Lucian’s space.
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The bathroom was a a stunning mix of black, gray, and gold, the colors blending together perfectly. It suited him perfectly.
“Do you need help bathing?” Lucian’s voice pulled me from my thoughts.
My heart leaped, and the answer left my lips before I could stop myself, Yes.”
“I’ll have Maya send someone to help you and bring a change of clothes.
Wait–what?
Before I could wrap my head around what he just said, he was already out the door.
Here I was thinking he would do it himself.
“I don’t need a servant to help me bathe.” I muttered under my breath in disappointment, shaking my head as I stepped into the shower.
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When I came out, a servant was waiting with a towel and a set of sleepwear in her hands. “Thank you.” I said with a small smile, taking the towel from her. My gaze shifted to the sleepwear she held. “But I’m not wearing that.”
She hesitated, gripping the fabric tighter.
“Oh, wait,” I quickly added, picking out a pair of underwear from the pile. “Take the rest back.”
“Is there something specific you need, madame?” Her voice quivered, as if she feared she’d get in trouble for not picking something I liked.
“Relax…”
“Mia.” She filled in.
“Relax, Mia. 1 reassured her. “I’ll just grab something from Lucian’s closet.”
She let out a sigh of relief. “Do yo
o you need any help?”
“I’ve got this, Mia. You can retire for the night,”
“But Master Lucian said I can’t leave until you’re dressed.” She admitted, clearly afraid to disobey his orders.
I sighed in resignation. “Alright then.”
Stepping into Lucian’s closet, I couldn’t help but mutter to myself about the endless sea of black surrounding me.
“Does this guy own anything that isn’t black?” I grabbed one of his dress shirts and tossed it on before heading back out.
“All done.” I announced to Mia.
She placed a pair of light pink, fluffy indoor slippers in front of me. With a resigned sigh, I slipped them on and plopped down on the
bed.
*Can you go to bed now?” I asked her.
“But your hair is still wet.
“I can dry my hair myself, Mia. Seriously, it’s late, you need your sleep.” I told the tired–looking girl.
She hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded. “Okay, madame,” Just as she turned to leave, she paused again. “But are you sure you don’t need-
“Mia.” I interrupted, my voice a low warning.
“Sorry, madame!” She hurried out of the room before I could say anything more.
Finally.“I exhaled deeply, standing up and surveying the room.
But just as I was about to do something, the door swung open again, and I groaned in frustration.
“I already told you, I can dry my hair myself, Mia-“I started, only to find Lucian stepping in with a first–aid kit.
“You clearly cannot.” He said flatly. “Your hair is still damp. Why did the servant leave without finishing her job?”
“I asked her to leave.” I quickly came to Mia’s defence.
Lucian’s eyes dropped to my outfit, and his expression darkened. “What are you wearing?”
“Your shirt.” I replied simply.
His brow raised. “I can see that. Did you run out of clothes?”
The question wasn’t rude, it was genuine curiosity. Honestly, I almost wanted to laugh at how clueless he was,
“No, I didn’t.” I walked closer to him.
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y shirt?” He
“So why are you wearing my shirt?” He pressed again.
“Because it looks good on me.” I shot back, a hint of annoyance creeping into my voice
“It sure does.” He muttered so quietly that I almost missed it.
“Huh? What did-
“Sit.” He interrupted me coldly, turning on the blow dryer and gently running his fingers through my hair.
“I can do it.” 1 murmured softly, even as I savored the sensation of his fingers in my hair.
*Your wrist is sore.” He pointed out in a flat tone
Oh, that
I didn’t protest after that, just let him do his thing.
After drying my hair, he gently applied a soothing balm to my sore wrist. His touch was surprisingly soft, so much so that it took me by surprise. I never thought Lucian could be so tender. The fatigue from the day was already weighing heavily on me, and his warmth only made it feel more intense,
Lucian tucked me into bed and started to leave, but I reached out and grabbed his hand.
“Sleep here with me. I murmured, feeling drowsy.
Without saying a word, he slid into bed next to me, keeping a good distance.
Not that it really mattered. I scooted closer, snuggling into him
Just before sleep took over, I could have sworn I heard him whisper,
“I love you, Doll”
The next morning, I woke up to find Lucian still peacefully asleep beside me.
Good. That would make sneaking out a lot easier.
I had to do this.
Carefully, I slipped out of bed and tiptoed toward the door. Once outside, I quietly closed the double doors behind me, silently thanking whoever designed this mansion for using quality materials,if those doors had creaked, sneaking out would have been a total disaster
“That was easy.” I whispered to myself proudly.
But the moment I turned around, I froze.
A chilling voice sliced through the air.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
What the hell!
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