Chapter 4

I make my way to the Alpha's room, my hands trembling as I try to keep my grip on the letters.

I don't even have my face covered, so he will know what I look like. Oh, Moon Goddess, why couldn't Rosemary just assign this to someone else?

I was perfectly happy tucked in the corner of the kitchen washing dishes.

My nerves are getting the better of me as I get closer and closer to his room. The weight of the letters in my hands seems to increase with every step.

My trembling hands fumble with the letters. One slips from my grasp and flutters to the floor. I curse under my breath, quickly picking it up and straightening it out. Taking a deep breath, I steady myself and knock on the door.

A few moments pass, which feel like an eternity, but the door doesn't open.

Hmm...maybe he is not inside.

I turn the knob and the door opens with a slight creak. I cautiously enter the Alpha's room, and when I look inside, it's empty.

The space is dimly lit, with only a faint glow from the moonlight seeping through the partially drawn curtains. The absence of the Alpha raises my confusion and leaves me uncertain of my next move.

I take a moment to compose myself, clutching the letters tightly in my trembling hands.

Okay, I am overthinking this. I should just put the letters on a desk and leave this room as soon as possible! It's a blessing that the Alpha isn't here right now.

I set the letters down on a small coffee table and turn to leave but stop as something else catches my attention.

There is another room inside this room!

Wow, it must be nice to have a master bedroom this big, I think to myself.

The other room doesn't have a door, but the entryway is closed with heavy red curtains.

I wonder what's behind the curtains?

Hold on...what am I doing? I need to leave right now before he comes back! Who cares what's on the other side of the curtains!?

I turn around to leave, but a soft growl stops me in my tracks.

 My heart skips a beat as I slowly turn my gaze back toward the source of the sound. It is coming from the room behind the red curtains.

I know I need to turn around and leave, but my feet seem to have a mind of their own.

Something in that room drew me to it, so I found myself walking toward it and pulling the curtains apart.

There, in the center of the room, lies Alpha Xavier, fast asleep in his majestic wolf form.

I take in the sight of the powerful Alpha in his slumber. His large, muscular body rises and falls with each steady breath, his silver fur shimmering in the faint moonlight. I realize that any sudden movement or noise could disturb his rest and then, I will be discovered.

But I can't move. I am captivated by him. He is just so...beautiful.

Every detail of his form, from the sleekness of his silver fur to the rise and fall of his breathing, seems to pull me in deeper. It's as if time stands still, and I find myself unable to tear my gaze away from his captivating presence.

Watching him wakes up something deep inside me, awakening a primal connection to the wild and untamed.

I can't stand here all night, I realize.

I take a deep breath, grounding myself in the reality of the situation. The Alpha's sleep must remain undisturbed, and I better get back to work.

But then, my luck betrays me again.

My foot accidentally brushes against a lamp, causing it to topple over with a clatter. The sound echoes through the room, shattering the stillness of the moment.

Oh, hell!

Alpha Xavier lets out a thunderous growl and wakes up from his deep sleep. "WHO IS IN MY ROOM?"

My body freezes, and my mouth goes dry. I keep my back turned on him.

Alpha Xavier rises from his bed, his majestic form towering behind me. The power exuding from him is palpable, his wolf instincts heightened as he assesses the situation. I can feel his breath at the back of my neck, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable.

There is no escaping now. I invaded his personal space and now I will pay the price.

Summoning whatever courage I have left, I finally manage to find my voice, though it trembles as I speak. "I... I apologize, Alpha Xavier," I stammer, my words barely audible. "I... I was assigned to deliver these letters to you. I didn't mean to intrude... I... I'll leave immediately."

"It's you. The maid from earlier, whose face I still haven't seen," he says. "I recognize your voice."

Fuck my life.

"It wasn't me. I am not her...I mean..." I stutter away. I don't even know why I am trying to lie at this point.

"It was you! Turn around so I can see your face," Alpha Xavier orders.

I can't refuse his orders. I have to do as he says!

With my heart pounding in my chest, I slowly turn around, my body trembling with a mixture of fear and anxiety. I keep my gaze down, making my long hair fall to my face, covering it slightly.

"Sweet lord, will you look at me properly? What is wrong with you, girl?" Alpha Xavier barks at me.

Oh, no...he is getting angry!

"Sir, I mean, Alpha. I don't think I am supposed to look you in the eyes because your position is so high and important and I am a low-ranking maid," I blabber on. I am making these rules up as I go on and hoping for the best!

"That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. What century do you think we live in?" he growls.

I bite my lower lip and slowly start to lift my head. I have no choice. If I try to stall more, he will get too angry and punish me, so I might as well listen to his command.

Maybe this won't be a problem. It's not like he met me before, so he wouldn't recognize me or anything, right?

I will be fine. Everything will be fine!

I lift my head and look straight into his eyes.