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 . up 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 . 1/5 827 AM Chapter 4 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 . 2/5 Chapter 4 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 . Chapter 4 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 . 4/5 Chapter 4 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 ! 5/5 色