The girlâs fucking crazier than he is.
Not only does she not hysterically bang on the door, but she also doesnât even try to see if the door is locked.
She just takes his word for it.
And then,
âI understand.â
Her mouth forms in a small âoâ as the words leave her, and heâs dumbfounded into silence as well.
He didnât expect her response. He doesnât even know why he decided to share with her part of the truth, except that it felt right after sheâd been so vulnerable with him.
After she was so brave.
And now, his little Omega is more twisted than he thought.
Sheâs a puzzle, his girl. Sheâs more layered and complex than he imagined.
Itâs a shame she doesnât know sheâs already his.
She sold her soul to him when she came apart on the phone, after she breathed his name while coming on her fingers.
But he needs to bide his time and strike when the timing is just right. He needs her to trust him.
He needsâ¦
Beep. Beep. Beep.
An obnoxious alarm goes off, so loud they both jump.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
They stand up at the same time, and her scent spikes with fear as she tries the door, yanking on the metal handle desperately.
âWhat the fuck?!â she hisses as she acts like a madwoman, throwing her body weight against the door. The door was locked, just like he suspected, and her panic grows.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
âItâs just the fire alarm,â he says evenly, taking another step towards her.
She turns to him and blinks back tears, her face red with exertion. Her fearful eyes stare at him, horrified.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Her reaction is so unexpected that he blurts out what he thinks are reassuring words.
âWeâre not going to burn to death, donât worry.â
That was the wrong thing to say.
Her body grows rigid as she stares at him in fear, her hand gripping the door handle so tightly her knuckles turn white.
Sheâs stopped breathing.
What he wouldnât give to look inside that pretty little head of hers.
He takes another step towards her. âEllie, itâs alright,â he assures her softly, as the alarm fills the room. Heâs never been this close to her before, and he towers over her delicate body. Her scent washes over him, calling directly to his cock.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Gerard should be at the door by now. The window on the other wall isnât big enough for Erik to climb through, but maybe if he breaks it for her, she can get out.
Heâll do anything to get that look of panic off her face.
He reaches out and takes her hand, her skin hot and clammy against his. Her eyes widen as he grips her hand tightly, trying to offer reassurance.
Sheâs never going to see him after this.
This time, he knows for sure.
And if Gerard comes in right now, and sees him touching herâ¦
Well, fuck it.
Whatâs heâs about to do is unthinkable, but he canât deny heâs wanted to do it since he first laid eyes on her.
âOmega. Look at me.â
His powerful Alpha Influence washes over her easily in her moment of vulnerability. Her pupils grow so wide her eyes are almost black, but her body relaxes.
âCalm down,â he breathes to her, sending his Influence to her as deeply as he can. âYouâre safe.â
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Her face is still flushed, but her breathing evens out as she looks up at him with wonder.
And itâs wrong to want to touch her like this, when she canât resist. He could command her to do anything he wanted.
But not like this.
He lets go of her hand, just as he hears footsteps coming down the hall.
He only has moments before Gerard opens the door.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
But stillâ¦
His hand quickly reaches out and wraps around her waist, pulling her towards him. He lowers his head and presses his lips to hers gently, her essence filling his senses. She gasps against his mouth and her hands automatically grab at his shirt.
He suppresses a groan as he tastes her, before finally pulling away and taking steps back.
Sheâs fucking heaven on his tongue, just like he knew she would be.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
âEllie,â he says, and she snaps out of her stupor. Her eyes are wide and her fingers go to her mouth, as if she canât believe what just happened.
Keys jangle against the lock.
âDonât run from me. Youâre showing up tomorrow.â
Gerard opens the door and ushers her out.
She doesnât look behind her.