36. The Aftermath

Alyssa couldn’t sleep because she’s too wound up from previous night while her Alpha had fallen asleep almost as soon as he hit the bed. She stared at her boss lying next to her, just watching the way his muscles twitch sometimes or the smooth shifts of his breaths or the murmur of something she couldn’t make out as he tried to pull her further into his arms. An instinct maybe.




She wanted them to have lots of nights like this one, and lots of days curled on the couch together with no one to see and nothing to do.




“I can feel you staring at me,” His voice murmured, jostling the omega from her thoughts as he looked down at the man next to her. A smile instantly made its way to her lips.




“How very dare you,” She tutted, a smile still tugging at the corners of her lips.



The Alphas eyes blinked open, a hand moving to push his hair out of his face as he tilted his head up. She simply propped up next to him. He smiled, too, shifting to turn onto his side so he can look at her properly now.




“What’s the matter?” He asked quietly, a yawn covered by his hand quickly.




“Nothing,” She licked her lips, shaking her head gently and reaching out to ghost fingertips down his shoulder and along with the muscle of his bicep. Hes just so muscular and built. It’s unbelievable.




“You can tell me” He poked her arm.




“Just cannot believe this is real, I suppose.”



Adrain hummed gently, rubbing tired eyes for a moment as he listened. She was certain that he wanted to press her further for answers but stayed quiet. Something she appreciated. Alyssa would tell him if she needed to anyway. The omega sometimes needed time to figure it out before talking about it to anyone else.




Adrian shifted closer to her, pressing up against her bare side and laying his head down on her chest, fingertips tapping along against her hip gently.




She closed her eyes again, not intending to sleep, but content pressed against his body like this and loving the way his arm curled around her. The omega felt his lips press a soft kiss to her forehead, followed by a little nuzzle into her hair as if to breathe in the deliciousness of her shampoo.




He pressed soft kisses, making their way down between her shoulder-blades, his thick mop of hair dancing along her skin, tickling her.



“Mmm,” Alyssa hummed softly as she woke; stretching her body out beneath his kisses.




She blinked her eyes open to look back at the Alpha.“What are you doing, hm?”




He just grinned in response, nuzzling his face against her shoulder before leaning up to press his lips to the underside of her jaw. A mewl escaped her throat. His hands slid from her hips up along her sides and down her back again, touching softly.




“Just trying to kiss you everywhere” Adrian added against her jaw and she thought she might combust. It was such an Adrian thing to say.




“We’ll be late to office” The omega hummed, closing her eyes again as she lay her head back down once more, smiling as Adrian pulled back again to press a kiss to the centre of the body, below her breast.




A sigh slipped out of her as his lips peppered kisses down the curve of her waist. She arched her back deliciously, unable to help the shift of her hips as his lips travelled lower along her body. Goosebumps popped up over her skin at the feeling of his warm breath over her inner thighs, unable to help the soft little gasp she let out.




“We have to go...” She breathed, pushing at his chest, her voice all scratchy and soft.




Alyssa would rather sleep in with her Alpha, but she couldn’t take leave without prior permission. Not even when she’s laying down with one of her bosses. It wouldn’t matter.



Adrian groaned, sitting up. “Fine”
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As soon as they both entered the office, she bounced to Nicholas office. During this week they had gotten a lot closer, and she wanted to share the news with him. After all, she took his advice and was able to tell her feelings to Adrian. If it weren’t for him, she would have been still trying to figure out.




On the way, the omega realised that she should have made a coffee for him. Biting her tongue, she knocked on the door anyway. She can get it later. It’s not like he would be angry on her.




“Come in” His voice called out from inside.



With a smile, she pushed the door and entered inside only to see the Alpha working on something. She cleared her throat, standing a few feet away from him, her fingers tangled together. When he still didn’t look up, her eyes dimmed.




“Good morning Nicholas.”



He tilted his head and gave her a curt nod. Almost dismissive. It stung. Alyssa tried to let that slip. Maybe he’s just too busy to greet her back. But he never did that before. Nicholas always had a smile on his face when she walked in his office.




“Is there anything you want?” He asked, his tone almost bored.



Alyssa flinched. “Did something happen?”




Nicholas stilled, closing his file and looked up at her. Suddenly she felt too small in that vast room, unconsciously chewing on her lips and pressing her legs together. Why was she staring at her like that? Did she do something? Or forgot to do something?




“Why don’t you tell me, Miss Rivers?”



She opened and closed her mouth at his tone. He was the first one to stop calling her that. Since her first week to work. What happened to him all of a sudden?



“Uh...I wanted to...” Alyssa started, licking her lips, but when she saw that irritated look on his face, she cut herself off. Something must be troubling Nicholas to behave the way he’s doing. She didn’t want to be that kind of person to annoy him. “Never mind.”




A frown settled over his features. He took a sharp breath; jaw clenched as he narrowed his eyes at her. “All this built up for nothing? Miss Rivers my time is very precious I hope you know that”




She physically recoiled at his implication. Was he trying to say that she’s wasting his time? What about when he actively ignored everything to entertain her in his office? Alyssa chewed the insides of her cheek to stop herself from blurting it out.




“I’m sorry sir” The omega emphasised the last part to hurt just the way he did.



He was barely affected. “Now please go get me my coffee. Isn’t that the first thing you should be doing?”



She swallowed the retort and nodded her head. Maybe that’s the explanation for his pissed off mood—lack of coffee.



“Is that all sir?”



“Yes, for now. Thank you” He brushed her off, not even bothering to meet her eyes. That’s it?



She wanted to stand there for a little while and ask him the reason behind his sour mood. But he didn’t look like he would be able to answer her, so Alyssa slammed the door a little harsher behind her.
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The next stop was Eric's office. She knew better than to walk without a cup of coffee. After making sure everything was in place on the tray, i.e. the cup was wiped neatly, and in the centre, she knocked on his door. As always, his gruff tone pierced her ears, sharp and rough.




When Alyssa walked in, she frowned as Eric seemed to be packing. Strange. Was he going somewhere? Not according to her schedule. He had a ten o clock meeting with one of his clients. Typical artist throwing a tantrum and wanting to meet the head of the company. Nothing new. But he had been pestering Alyssa since forever, so she slipped him in between other meetings.




“Good morning, sir” Alyssa croaked, resting the tray on his desk and taking a step back to inspect closely.



Eric looked over his shoulder as he packed his passport. “Miss Rivers, you are fifteen minutes late.”




She flushed red at that. Should she tell him?



“Umm...Mr Bellini, I was actually-”



He sharply took a turn; his lips pulled in a straight line. She could notice the worry lines on his face. The Alpha cleared his throat. “I don’t have time to listen to you. I’ll be gone for a week. It’s urgent, so please reschedule all my meetings.”




Her mouth opened and closed at that. A week? He’s going away for a week. Why didn’t he say anything sooner?



“I had no idea about it. The investors called last minute, and they want me there.” He was already rushing towards the door. Something twisted in her chest.




“Have a safe flight, Eric” Alyssa whispered faintly, her lips twisted as she stared at his retreating form.



“Thank you” She heard him yell back. Oh! He heard her.
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