Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle (Silver and Elliot) novel Chapter 13

Silver’s POV

I stared up at the dark ceiling, thinking about the auction. I had a week to create the perfect piece. I had to make this count. I was so excited that I was invited to submit my artwork to the Pandora Bloom Art Gallery Auction.

I looked over at Elliot; I assumed he was sleeping, but that didn’t stop me from checking.

“Elliot?” I whispered just before pressing my lips together.

Was I being stupid? Should I even bother him with this right now? It was in the middle of the night, and he was probably asleep. Though, it was hard to see because of how dark it was in this room.

“Hmm?” He hummed, surprising me.

I stayed quiet, not sure what to say. My heart thrummed in my chest, and I felt him turning his head to look at me.

At this moment, I was glad it was too dark for him to see the blush on my cheeks.

“I have to paint something for the auction,” I started to say, hesitating slightly. He remained quiet; his eyes fixed on my dark silhouette. “I was wondering if you’d allow me to paint you…”

I held my breath as he continued to stare at me; he was quiet for a moment and then he shifted to his side, facing me. His head resting on his hand and his elbow propping him up.

“And what would you give me in return?” He asked; I could hear the teasing in his tone.