The Alpha King's Daughter novel Chapter 5

I woke up that morning, feeling the best I had in quite some time. The nightmares didn't torment me tonight and I was shocked when I had actually slept in until 11 a.m

Sitting up, I stretched and wiped the fogginess from my eyes. I slid off of the bed and nearly screamed when my eyes met Viktor's .

He was sitting on the couch, his elbow on the arm resting as his eyes were locked on my own. How long had he been here and did he really watch me sleep?

I completely forgot that I was in nothing but a thin tanktop and a pair of lace panties, but I didn't feel self-conscious. I certainly should have, after all he was a man while I still felt like a girl.

"That eager to take another look?" I smirked and crossed my arms over my chest. The butterflies bounced around in my stomach at the sight of him.

He was back to wearing his formal long sleeve shirt, black slacks, leather gloves, and a black mask over the lower half of his face. I could feel myself grow more irritated with his stupid mask, and my curiosity threatened to consume me.

He rolled his dark eyes, giving me a chill of excitement and tapped the watch he was wearing.

"Sooner or later we'll get that mask off." Aela smirked. She had her own idea of what we would do when we had access to the lower half of his face, most importantly his lips.

I grumbled, "I don't want it off so I can kiss the man." But even I could hear the falseness of my words.

I put my hands on my hips as I looked at him, "You've never slept in before?"

He shook his head no, and I watched as his untidy dark chocolate hair shifted with the movement.

I scoffed at him and walked over to my dresser, pulling out a blouse and some jean shorts. I glanced once to the splintered bathroom door and smirked.

Without giving him a chance to make a hasty escape, I turned away from him and pulled my tank top over my head.

A jolt of heat caressed my skin as I felt his eyes on me and my bare back erupted in goosebumps. My lips turned up into a smirk at the thought of his eyes roaming my body while I wasn't looking.

I slipped on a matching black bra and turned around to face him. His eyes were once again locked on my own.

"I could feel your eyes on me, y'know." I smirked at his gorgeous face. As much as I hated the mask he wore, it only added to his god-like sexiness.

A strange tingling sensation ran down my body and nestled itself between my legs as I watched him roll his eyes and look away.

I shrugged, "You broke down my bathroom door and I needed to get changed. Besides, you've already seen this before." I smirked.

With more confidence than I thought I possessed I walked towards him slowly. I was wearing nothing but a bra and underwear, yet I felt incredibly warm.

"You must take your job very seriously." I mused, letting my eyes roam the length of his body. "That doesn't sound like much fun, Viktor." I pouted, sticking my lower lip out teasingly.

Viktor made a huffing sound as he turned his head and peeled his eyes away from me. The movement looked forced, which only added to my confidence.

Whether he'd admit it or not, he was definitely tempted. I wondered how many young women he was tasked with watching over and how many had also tried to tempt him. The thought put a sour taste in my mouth.

"Maybe that'll change." I let my words roll slowly from my mouth, and I turned to put my clothes on.

I slipped on my clothes just in time for a light knock on the door.

"Come in." I called out, frustrated at the interruption.

Shannon peeked her head in my room with a surprised expression. Her eyes flitted from Viktor to the shattered bathroom door and finally back to me. I was sure my face was flushed, but I knew Shannon didn't jump to conclusions.

"Girl, I've been waiting forever for you." Shannon huffed and crossed her arms.

I gave her a sheepish smile, "Sorry, I slept in."

"You know Caroline's gonna have a fit. She's out at the gazebo waiting on you." Shannon shook her head disapprovingly.

My mouth popped open, I had completely forgot that Caroline was coming home today.

"Crap, lets go!" I sighed, my gaze flickering to Viktor's , only to lock eyes with him. Did this man spend his entire day just staring at me?

I followed Shannon from my bedroom. I didn't need to glance behind me to know Viktor was following. It was like I had a weird awareness of him.

As much as I wanted to, I didn't take the chance of stealing one of Sheila's muffins. Caroline was already going to be dramatic about my sleeping in.

We jogged up to the Gazebo just as Caroline stood from one of the chairs.

"Oh I see. Gone for a few day's and you've already forgotten about me." Caroline rolled her blue eyes and flicked her sandy blonde hair behind her shoulder.

I gave her a reassuring smile, knowing how dramatic Caroline could be. "Are you kidding? I could never forget you. You wouldn't let me if I tried." I teased her, and I watched her features relax a little.

Caroline was one of those girls who could never manage to put on a significant amount of weight. She was a little bit taller than me, but much more slim. I still had that rounded curviness to my body that refused to go away. No amount of training or exercising began to impact it.

I joined Caroline and Shannon at the table on the gazebo, my stomach rumbling at the sight of the food cart coming our way.

Caroline didn't bother asking as she grabbed a couple of the finger sandwiches, not that I mind. I always had breakfast and sometimes lunch with the two of them. Shannon gave me a small smile and I nodded. I wasn't sure why she still bothered asking when I never minded.

"So, you'd never believe what happened while I was gone." Caroline chirped and I sat back with a patient smile. Caroline took some time to get used to, but I dealt with her my entire childhood.

"What-" I began to ask her but she cut me off. I was waiting for her to notice.

"Here we go." Shannon said quietly, laughter running through her body.

Caroline's mouth opened just a little as her eyes roamed Viktor, "Who is that?" She raised her eyebrow at me, a sly smirk forming on her face.

"Um, he's-" Again, Caroline cut me off.