His Runaway Lover

His Dark Gaze

As Devon pulls up to the security gate the guard from when we left came over and motioned for the window to be rolled down, Devon sighs deeply before rolling down the window

"what" he says in a clipped tone

" He's been looking for you" the guard says glancing at me briefly

Devon groans throwing his head back against the head rest "Where is he?"

" He said to meet him in his office on your return, I last heard he was in the lounge however" the guard says before turning and walking back motioning for the gate to be opened.

"f**k" Devon mutters pulling through the gates

I decide it would be best not to ask and glance out the window knowing there was still about a 5 mile drive till we get into the main grounds of the mansion. I watch the shadows formed by the trees either side of the small road dance around as we move through, I notice the sun bouncing off a body of water within the tree like curious I glance back trying to spot it again but to no luck. I turn back and the mansion finally comes into view, Devon slows as we pass through a second gate which thankfully only needs a button pressed from the car.

We pull around the back of the mansion going back to the garage where Devon presses another button to open it.

Devon pausing momentarily his eyes locked on something in the garage I glance up seeing the figure standing where the SUV should be parked.

I drag my eyes slowly up and down taking in the figure in, a tall muscular man stands in the shade of the garage who I would estimate to be about 6"4 his stylish black suit doing nothing to hide his well toned body, light stubble runs across his chisled jaw drawing your eyes to his jet black short hair looking like it had just been styled. my eyes slowly slip down to meet a pair of piercing red eyes staring right into mine. my eyes widen as I swallow and quickly pull my gaze away.

" should I get out now and go back into the mansion?" I ask my voice coming out barely a whisper unintentionally.

" yes, I'll bring your bags in with me when I come up with the first aid kit" Devon says slowly not looking away.

I get out of the car quickly without looking back up to the man I walk over to the back entrance to the kitchen and servants staircase, wasting no time and jogging up and going back into my room. I lean against the door taking a few deep breaths, I really need to start my morning jog again. I push myself off the door going and sitting down on the bed.

I don't know who that man was but dear goddess he is mouth wateringly handsome, I swallow shaking my head. I may not have much experience.. ok any experience in that department but just the sight of that man made me wet.

I close my eyes internally scolding myself being so unprofessional, I hope that's not someone I have to work with. Oh goddess what if that's devons boyfriend! Is that who the guard meant was looking for him.. oh goddess please no that would be to embarrassing. I hope Devon is alright, I wonder if they had a fight earlier and he decided to confront him at his work. I should have stayed and helped, but I should interfere with his relationship either, gods I hardly know him...

I jump as a loud knock interrupts my thoughts I jump up walking over to the door opening it slight and peaking out, Devon raises an eyebrow at me curiously. I blush slightly opening the door up wider and talking a few bags from him and placing them down next to the door then talking the laptop bag from him I walk over. to the cabinet placing it down before turning to see Devon still standing at the door only holding a first aid kit now.

" may I treat your arm now?" he asks but he sounds somewhat dejected I frown at his sudden change in behaviour and nod. he walks in closing the door behind him, I watch as he walks over to the bed and sits down unpacking some gauze, wipes, a small sewing kit for stitches and some rubbing alcohol.

He looks up at me "come on then"

I walk over and sit down beside him still debating if I should ask about the strange man in the garage when I'm dragged back out of my thoughts feeling cool metal against my skin I pull away quickly my hand shooting up grabbing devons wrist. I glance down seeing he was just cutting my bandage. off with scissors I quickly drop his hand glancing away

"sorry I didn't mean to.." I stutter

"don't mention it" he murmurs pulling the bandage off. I wince as he pulls the semi stuck bandage from my cut the strong smell of blood entering my nose.

Devon pours some rubbing alcohol of a cotton ball then wipes my arm gently as I wince looking away, he pulls out the needle and thread next and starts stitching me up before giving it one last wipe and wrapping a new bandage around it. I glance down it now looking much cleaner and feeling much better. I smile at Devon and he packs stuff away and stands up.

" who ever did that will be dealt with do not worry" he said pointedly before walking over to the door he paused as he opens it " don't worry about your duties tomorrow, it's about time you had a proper day off" before I can say anything he walks out closing the door behind him.

I frown watching the door long after he leaves, I know I should have 2 days a week to myself to do as I please but I had spent the last few weeks still in the kitchen training my team instead of relaxing doing what ever else I might do. to be honest I didn't know what to do with my days off and I was more than happy to be in the kitchen everyday. I lay back on my bed thinking about what I should do with my time, I guess I could start my morning jog again, I would quite like to see around the grounds some more. perhaps I could find Mrs Klein and help her in the allotments allow myself some time to familiarise myself with the produce she grows here on the estate. I grin to myself, thats my plan for tomorrow sorted then.

As I feel myself relaxing into the bed more a fleeting thought passes my mind, I sit up dragging myself out of my sleepy daze

"The blueberries!!"

I jump of the bed and rush over to the bags quickly shifting through them for everything I got for the kitchen before shoving them all into one bag together to carry down. I lift the bag walking over to the door and slipping out. The hallway is dark and quiet as I walk down heading towards the back stairway I quicken my pace the silence uncomfortable and eerie.

I'm surprised as I walk down the stairs as the silence continues, I stop as I enter the kitchen surprised to find no one. I flick on the switch to the lights before walking over to the fridge putting everything away in it's rightful place before closing it and having a quick look for what has been prepped for tomorrow. Thankfully I find the usual basic prep for breakfast and lunch so relax slightly but still confused as to why no one is here, it's only eight after all and the night workers would still be expecting supper around ten.

As I pull my phone out to text one of my team to enquire what is going on the opposite door to me opens and Devon walks in frowning at the light before his eyes meet mine.

" oh hey, What are you doing down here?" he frowns leaning against the wall casually

" I remembered I had bought a few things for the kitchen while I was out and I wanted to put them away, where is everyone?" I ask walking over to the coffee machine "want one?" I glance at Devon while I pick up my mug

"please" he answers so I grab another placing them under the machine and quickly inserting the coffee grounds before frothing. the milk and pouring it into each cup. I had Devon his and lean against the cabinet next in front of him

"so where is everyone?" I ask again sipping my coffee

" I told them to take the night off, there are some special guests arriving and I didn't want anyone being nosey" he shrugs

My frown only deepens by his answer "I don't remember you mentioning special guests before.."

" I didn't feel it necessary to mention it, don't worry you won't have to prepare anything for them. They will be gone by the morning" Devon says finishing his coffee and placing it in the sink

" if you say so" I shrug going and putting my mug in the sink as well

" Angel.. I would stay in your room for the rest of the night if I were you..." I glance up at Devon confused by his statement.

"okaayy..." I murmur glancing past him to the door leading to the main part of the mansion. I'm more curious than ever now.

" have a good night angel, remember you off tomorrow I don't want to see you in here working" Devon turns and walks out the door closing it quickly behind him.

I hear the lock clicking as I turn and walk out the back door turning the light off behind me and making my way upstairs. Atleast the silence makes sense now but I am rather curious about who the guests might be, I enter the hallway glancing up to the door leading to the east wing of the main mansion. before talking myself out of it I walk over briskly, opening the door ajar.

I peak through grateful noone seems to be around before I slip through closing the door gently. I glance up and down the deserted hallway before stealthily sneaking along the wall leading closer the the main section of the mansion, at every corner I peak around slowly ensuring noone is there to catch me snooping.

" I DONT GIVE A s**t, DEAL WITH THE BASTARDS OR I WILL"

I freeze as I hear someone shouting a few doors down from where I am

's**t I need to leave, if I'm caught.... this isn't good' I turn around my common sense finally returning however this proves to be to late as the door bursts open a tall man storms out walking off in the other direction. as I watch the man march off I breathe a sigh of relief.

'That was way to close I need to get back to my room now'

I turn again my steps faster as I retreat back to the east wing thankful that this side of theansuon seems to be derelict of any other living being. As I reach the door to the servants quarters a hand slams onto it, I jump spinning around my eyes meeting the deep red of the man I saw in the garage earlier, only he is no longer fully suited up like earlier. No now he stands before me bare chested his rippling muscles drawing my attention my eyes greedily taking in his godly physique the curve of his muscles fading away into the jeans he is now wearing.

" I thought you were told to stay in your room" he says anger lacing every word his eyes slowly running over me before resting on my arm.

"I... I... um..." I can't think of a single thing to say to this god of a man, my mind full of inappropriate thoughts. I drag my gaze away looking straight down at the floor instead 'get your head in the game woman' I internally scauld myself.

" How is your arm" I glance up surprised by his question and the tenderness in his voice

"I..it's fine" I say as my eyes meet his, I swallow feeling my face flush from the closeness. He smirks leaning down his face inches from mine he lifts his hand gently rubbing his thumb across my cheek

" breathe Angel" he murmurs stepping back watching me as he puts his hands in his pockets "go back to your room, don't come out again tonight.. I'll know if you do" he winks before turning and walking down the hallway, I stay standing there motionless until he is out of sight

'what the f**k just happened'

I shake my head trying to drag myself back to reality as I go through the door into the servants corridor quickly running over to my room and going in locking the door behind me. Who the hell is that guy, it can't be devons boyfriend if he is in the mansion. He is definitely the man I heard shouting earlier. I pace my room both scaulding myself for not listening to Devon in the first place and thinking about who on earth that man is.

I groan deciding to go for a shower and then to bed for yet another night of restless sleep and strange dreams filled with those red eyes.