His Reluctant Luna novel Chapter 20

Alice's POV -

I felt Lucian's presence behind me as soon as Eliza had spoken up. I admit I was glad he was there. Lena, my wolf was suddenly on the edge, and Eliza's questions did not make things easier.  Somehow, I was never comfortable talking about dad's death. The people in my pack knew it, but here it was a different ball game. People were going to ask a question.

"Sorry to interrupt, but your Luna is now tired. So, it's time we break the party."

Lucian announced as he placed his hand on my shoulder, gesturing me to leave. Though I enjoyed the dinner, I was glad to leave. My eyes were drooping. I did not realize I was tired. I was ushered back into the Alpha quarters soon after. 

"You were great! " Lucian said while smiling at me.

"I enjoyed it too," I beamed, which was a genuine answer.

"Did you meet vampires in Europe?" He asked while sitting on the couch and pulling me next to him.

I laughed.

"Aunt Flora has many friends, including a few vampires, those I met were the friendly ones. One of her neighbours is this 600-year-old Baron who is a vampire."

"Interesting," he looked genuinely curious.

We talked about general things, He was quite nice when he was not trying to dominate me or get into my pants. 

"About Eliza, I am sorry you had to face those prying questions. I know you were uncomfortable."

"It's ok, I am not upset," I leaned back against the backrest. 

"It's just that I don't remember anything." 

He turned to look at me with a slanted face, "nothing at all? Someone you met or who saved you?"

"No, I wish I did, I just recall running through the smoke, and then nothing. The psychiatrist who counselled me said I have repressed memory."

For some reason, he looked quite disappointed. 

"I am sorry for whatever happened to you," he said quietly.

What was I supposed to say? That your dad was involved in killing my father? But it is ok, I am forgiving you.

'Yes, please forgive him and ask him to fuck you, I am getting desperate!' Lana said to me.

I jerked away from his hand from his and stood up immediately," Umm I am tired, I am going to bed."

He gave a sly smile and leaned back into the couch, placing his hand behind his head.

"Sure, you know where the bedroom is, I will join you in some time."

"Wait what? We'll sleep in the same bed?" 

'No, no no... this was not going to end well.' I thought.

"I was not aware that England was still Victorian. Where else are you going to sleep, love?" He asked sarcastically.

I looked around; he did not have a spare bedroom. One of the rooms was converted into a study and another one into a gym. It was a typical bachelor's pad.

"I don't know, you don't have a spare room in this giant mansion?"

He stood up and towered over me, "there are 100 rooms in this building, most of them unoccupied, but you are going to sleep here, and that is an order." 

I narrowed my eyes at him, "and who are you to order me? You are not my Alpha".

" Will that make any difference? "He cocked his head to one side.

And I realized how big he was, how his biceps bulged out of his tee sleeves...