The Alpha's Surrogate

Chapter 6

Vanessa POV

It's 9pm and Ivan isn't home yet. I sat on the coach in the sitting room, worried about what had happened or gone wrong. He's usually back from work by 6pm so this was a real shock and surprise to me. He didn't even inform me he would be returning late tonight. I don't have his office contact, else I would have called him. I noticed Ivan never took his phone to work, I presume he has an office line one can reach him with.

Is he with Eve? No one had to tell me something is going on between the both of them as it was so obvious.

The doorbell rang and I rushed to the door in a second.

"Welcome home..." I stopped mid sentence as I took in Ivan's state.

He waved his hands, for me to move aside and I did. He walked in briskly, though he looked tipsy from wine.

"Your dinner is ready, Sir." I said, as I followed him behind.

"I ain't hungry. Bring me some wine." He said and turned to face. "Along with two glasses." He finished and went upstairs.

I took a deep breath, and went to the wine cabinet to get some drinks. It was obvious he was drunk, but why does he need more wine? Did he have a bad day at work today?

I knocked and waited for a response at the door of his room. After the incident where I walked in on him naked, I've been so mindful. I don't want to be left with nothing at month's end because I kept walking in on my boss, naked.

"Come in." He said inside.

I opened the door and walked in. His suitcase was carelessly on the floor, his suit and tie on the bed, beside him, shoes and socks kicked to a corner, his gelled hair washed off and he laid on the bed with water from his hair, running down to the bed.

"Are you alright, Mr Ivan?" I asked, but got no response. He pushed himself backwards, and tapped the space next to him.

"Errrm... Here's your drink, Sir. I will be off for the night." I placed the drink on the bedside drawer and the glasses too. Is that why he requested two glasses? Oh no! I can't join him for a drink in this state.

"You go nowhere." He said and sat up. "Please, join me for a drink."

I sat down on the bed and watched as he grabbed a bottle of wine and popped it open. He filled the glasses and handed one to me.

I held it for a few seconds, not drinking it as Ivan drank everything from his glass at a go.

"Is everything alright, Sir?" I asked again.

"Nothing is. Please, drink up." He gestured to my wine. I took a sip, feeling uncomfortable with him.

By the time he reached for the second bottle, my first glass was almost empty. I don't fancy alcohol and hate drinking because it's so easy for me to get drunk.

Ivan placed his glass on the drawer and stared into space. "Today was so uneventful. A deal I've been chasing for months was denied to us."

I didn't expect him to explain anything to him, so I gladly accepted the news. "I'm so sorry about that, Sir."

"It's not your fault. No need to feel sorry. I'm trying to get everything off my mind and chest."

I felt sad for him. Only yesterday he was excited and celebrating his company. But I believe there will be great days ahead.

"Help me forget." He said and turned to face me.

I stared at him dumbly. What does he mean?

"I liked when you walked in on me naked, the other day, and you can't deny this because there was a look of desire on your eyes." He said, and my face went hot.

It's not good for me to be here. Ivan is clearly drunk and we might do something we would regret the next morning. I drank the remaining wine in my glass in a gulp and squeezed my face from the effect that followed.

"I would be in my room, Sir. Good night." I said, and rushed to stand to my feet. My eyes swirled and I almost fell back on the bed.

"Relax." He said, and poured another glass of wine before handing it over to me. I sipped it slowly, careful not to get drunk.

"Do you have family here?" He asked me. The question takes me by surprise. Why is he interested in my life all of a sudden?

"Yes, my brother."

"He must be proud to have a beautiful and strong sister by his side."

We stay quiet for a while, refilling and emptying our glasses.

"Tell me about him."

"Who?"

"Your brother."

What does he want to know about my brother? I still tell about Henry, our fun moments together and happy days, while leaving out details of our life in BloodStone pack.

I don't know when we got this close, but Ivan was only a few inches away from me. He faced me and kept staring at my eyes and lips as I spoke about my brother. I stopped speaking, unable to continue, feeling shy from his intense gaze.

"Would you like to see me naked again?"

I coughed and spilled the drink from my mouth, shocked by his question. He laughed. It was a beautiful laugh and I wished he could laugh like this, everyday with me.

I smiled, pleased at his laugh while feeling fulfilled that I could make him happy when he's having a bad day.

He stopped laughing and we stayed silent, staring at each other. His green eyes are so beautiful and one could get lost from staring at it. His wet hair had begun to dry, and he pushed some back away from his eyes and tucked it behind his ears.

We were inches away from each other, breathing heavily, lips so close and one movement could end in a kiss. Ivan pulled me into his laps, and I circled my legs around him before leaning in for a kiss.

His lips were soft and full and he moved slowly, sucking on my lower lips. We kissed for minutes, not willing to break out from each other's hold. I felt his di*k rising and I began to grind against him.

He broke out from the kiss, and we both caught our breath. He pulled me back in again, our lips moving passionately, lost in the moment of ecstasy.

Ivan pulled at my nightdress and helped in taking it off. I was naked before him, as I wasn't wearing any underwear. He took off his shirt and pants and our bodies got entangled, locked in for a night of passion.

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The morning sunlight shone on my face. I blinked, stirred slightly and opened my eyes. My head almost exploded from the headache. I held my head and moved up slowly. I looked down to see I was naked, my eyes flew open in concern because I always sleep with clothes on. I looked around to discover I wasn't in my room, but Ivan's. I looked beside me and saw Ivan sleeping. What the hell happened last night between us? My head bangs with pain as I recollect the memories of last night. So, I had s*x with Ivan. Damn it! I've got myself into bigger trouble.

I searched for my nightdress and grabbed it from the corner of the bed where it laid. I wore it hurriedly, while praying silently that Ivan wouldn't wake up. I won't be able to bear the embarrassment and anything he may have to say this morning.

As I moved to the edge of the bed, I crossed over his sleeping figure, careful not to stir him awake. He turned slightly as my hands grazed his skin. I held my breath and continued to move.

"Why are you here?" His cold voice stopped me right on my tracks.

I climbed off the bed, and turned to face him.

"I don't know how to explain that myself." I said, while holding my head from the exploding headache.

A look of disgust crossed his face as he sat up and looked around the bed. "Did we have s*x, last night?"

I tugged down my nightdress to cover up my hips and butt properly. "I think we did."

"You think we did??" He said, enraged.

Why does he sound so mad? Wasn't it between the both of us? "Look, I didn't force myself on you, last night. We were both drunk. The deed has been done."

"That's not true. You must have seduced me, because I can never sleep with my maid even if I'm drunk or in my dreams."

Tears gathered in my eyes and I looked away, not wanting him to see me that way.

"Get out of my room!"

I walked away, regretting why I even heeded his plea to have a drink with him, last night.