The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 32

Balancing the tray in one hand I knocked on his door, but there was no answer. A sound proof door was weird like that, sound could not get in or out, but a knock could be heard from both sides.

I listened closely, I could hear him breathing, but instead of knocking again I decided to check if the door was unlocked. To my relief the door was, I pushed it and stepped inside with one hand balancing the tray and the other pushing the door closed.

I looked up at Devin who sat frozen gaping at me and the tray in my hands.

“Hey.” I greeted warily and was met with silence so I continued softly, “They said you missed supper so I thought I’d bring you something as well. I was kinda hoping we could talk?” He glanced at the grilled cheese on the plate, by the faraway look and the smile that lit up his face I knew he was recalling all the late nights we spent together as children.

“Grilled cheese and hot chocolate?” he inquired fascinatedly making his way toward me. I nodded proudly as he took the tray from me and placed it down on the pedestal beside his bed. He sat down and motioned for me to join him. I didn’t need to be told twice as I hopped in bed next to him and he placed the tray between us the same way mom used to. He picked up the first sandwich and brought it to my mouth before taking a bite himself, just like he used to when we were kids.

He groaned out loud as the warm cheese touched his tongue and I’d be lying if I said that the sound didn’t do something to me. I froze mid bite and a pleasurable shiver ran down my spine, my body was reacting in a way it had never done before, I flushed at the lustful feeling all because of one sound caused by a grilled cheese sandwich.

It’s official; I am pathetic! I grumbled internally and bit into my sandwich moodily.

I barely had time to savour the taste before my first sandwich was finished by my moody eating. As I reached for my hot chocolate I caught Devin staring at me.

My hand flew up to my face, subconsciously wiping away any crumbs or grease that may have been stuck to my face.

“What, do I have something on my face?” I asked quickly, but he just smiled and continued staring.

“No, you just have the most expressive face I’ve ever seen.” He smirked slightly causing me to pout and sip my hot chocolate. “Don’t pout darling, otherwise I might just lose control and kiss you.” he whispered huskily causing my eyes to widen slightly, I felt relieved that I wasn’t the only one feeling strange things.

The thought almost made me facepalm, obviously we are attracted to each other, we are mates after all.

“You’re making that face again.” He teased and I stuck my tongue out at him.

“Don’t look at me and you won’t see it.” I stated nonchalantly as I took a bite out of my sandwich, suddenly he ran his index finger down the side of my face and gazed distractedly, at the invisible trail created by his finger.

“How can I look away from the most beautiful face I’ve ever seen?” he asked in a whisper and I watched wordlessly as he traced patterns on my skin. His beautiful eyes seemed to shine brighter; there was an air of pure adoration that surrounded us. I found myself entranced by the contours on his perfectly tan face, I noticed how his long eyelashes brushed his strong cheekbones and opened to reveal a set of beautifully glowing grey eyes that held me captive.