Cecilia
After hesitating for a few seconds, I picked up the cufflink, removing its protective cap.
My eyes fixed on the sharp pin as I studied Alpha Sebastian’s sleeping form, considering my options.
Which would be the least offensive spot? His arm? Thigh?
No, those areas were covered by the blanket.
id have to pull back the covers and push up his sleeve or pant leg-definitely creepy territory.
Finally, I settled on his hand-the only exposed part besides his face and neck. carefully lifted one of his long, elegant fingers, positioning the pin near his index fingertip.
Just as I was about to make contact, his brow furrowed slightly. tpaused, looking at his handsome sleeping face. “Alpha Sebastian, I’m really sorry about this,” I whispered apologetically.
“But you’re sleeping too deeply. My grandmother used to say when someone can’t be awakened, they might be trapped in a nightmare. Traditionally, a few drops of blood can break the spell.”
This will sting a little,” I warned his unconscious form. “T’ll count to three… one, two, three-”
As I finished counting, I moved to prick his fingertip.
My pin met empty air.
The finger I’d been holding suddenly withdrew, and before I could process what was happening, my hand was captured
His fingers slid between mine, interlocking our hands in an intimate grasp.
I tried to pull away in shock.
Instead, I found myself yanked downward.
Since I was already bending over him, his pull sent me crashing onto his chest.
I could feel the hard warmth of his torso against mine, his heartbeat strong and steady beneath me.
My eyes widened in panic as pressed my free hand against his chest, trying to push myself up. But I’d forgotten about the pin I was still holding, which pricked his chest during my struggle.
My weapon-wielding hand was immediately captured in his other grip.
I collapsed back onto his chest, thoroughly mortified now. i demanded he release me, and when he didn’t, I tried to jab at his hand with the pin, only to find myself flipped onto my back with him looming over me.
“Are you really that determined to draw my blood?” His deep, husky voice rumbled through the quiet office.
His eyes opened slowly, still hazy with sleep but quickly sharpening with awareness-and something else that made my pulse spike.
My heart was hammering against my ribs. This position was far too compromising!
I lay frozen beneath him, feeling heat rush to my face. “Alpha Sebastian, please let me go,” I managed to say, my eyes darting anywhere but his face. Making eye contact in this position would be… catastrophic.
“So you can stab me again?” he murmured.
I could feel his gaze traveling across my face, down my neck.
The intimate way his fingers were still interlaced with mine, his thumb slowly stroking my palm, sent currents of electricity through my body.
The air between us grew thick with tension, dangerous and intoxicating.
I won’t stab you, I promise. Here, take it.” I tossed the pin away, my voice shaking. “See?
No more weapons. I’m harmless now.”
Alpha Sebastian studied me for another long moment before finally releasing me.
I scrambled off the bed, my legs wobbly and unreliable.
My hair was a mess, my palms damp, and 1 nearly stumbled right back onto the bed in my haste to put distance between us.
His gaze lingered on my figure, his breathing noticeably uneven.
I turned away to straighten my clothes and hair before facing him again, attempting to appear composed. “Since you’re awake now, i’ll be going,” I said, desperate to escape.
Waking him up was definitely too difficult-and dangerous-a task.
“Don’t be in such a hurry,” he called, stopping me mid-retreat.
I reluctantly turned back. “Is… there something else?”
“You injured me.” Alpha Sebastian pulled open the collar of his shirt to reveal a tiny spot of blood on his chest.
I stared at the small ruby droplet in silence before offering a weak, “I’m sorry.”

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