My Alphas Promise

Chapter Four: Questions

Maddy's POV:

        "Okay my love, lead the way"

    I felt my breathing stop. What did he mean lead the way? We just met, of course we weren't sleeping in the same room let alone the same bed. I'm not ready for this. He must of caught on to the panicked conversation I was having in my head because he let out a small laugh and kissed my hand.

        "I'm sorry Maddy, I had to see your reaction" Still laughing slightly, showing off his perfect dimples,

        "I won't ever pressure you into something you aren't ready for. We have the rest of our lives, I'm willing to wait a while longer. I just want you to be comfortable around me"

        "Thank you Elijah, that means a lot. I will see you in morning" He of course had to give me the most perfect answer. I gave him a soft smile before turning around and made a bee line for my room, hoping he wasn't watching me attempt to toddler style walk in these shoes. Finally made it into my room and I plopped onto my bed.  What just happened tonight?

        "Mate"  Bodhi whined

        "I'm sorry Bodhi, I'm just not ready for that, in a way yes I want to be wrapped up in his arms but at the same time I just want to take things slow"

        She whined and huffed in response. I know she didn't understand, I didn't either. Jacob and Charlie were already so in love with each other and I cant even hold Elijah's hand without reservations. Ughhh. What am I going to do? I only have a few days before I'm literally living with the man. Maybe we can start slow this week and by the time I move I'll be ready. Yes this sounds good, I have this week to get my s**t together. I looked around my room, scrubs still crumpled on the floor, books and papers all over my desk in the corner, trash can overflowing in the other. Glad I didn't invite him up, this place was a mess.

     I started to rummage through my dresser for my favorite flannel pjs. I looked at myself in the mirror. Oh yeah, 10/10 epitome of sexiness. I rolled my eyes and began washing my face before bed when I heard a a knock on the door. I assumed it was Charlie so I just yelled "Come in!" But then his scent hit me and in walked Elijah. 

        "Uhhhh, Hi Elijah, um, what's going on?"

         He started to run his hand through his hair, he looked kind of nervous.

        "Well, I was wondering if we could talk more? My wolf doesn't want to be away from you just yet so I finished matters down at the party and found my way up here. I figured maybe this would satisfy him but if you would still like to head to bed I will force him to wait until the morning, I see by your attire that you may be ready to get into bed" He looked me up and down and a little smile played at the corner of his mouth, I started to feel real embarrassed by the state of my appearance and also my room.

        "Honestly, my wolf has been the same way, she was whining wanting to be near you as well, so I suppose we could talk for a while, just let me clean up a little bit, I wasn't expecting visitors" I said as I slowly kicked my scrubs into the bathroom away from his eyes.

        "I don't mind helping if you direct me"

        "Oh, umm, okay do you want to maybe stack all the books up on my desk over there?"

I watched him turn his back and head towards my desk which gave me chance to throw my scrubs and other random articles of clothes behind my bathroom door.

        "How many hours per day would you say that you spend at your hospital?

        "Umm, I guess that depends on the day but normally maybe 8-10"

    He turned to look at me as if to elaborate, "Well, if we have a lot of pups born that day I stay as long as I feel like I'm needed. One patient turns into two and the both need a lot of care for the first few hours. I also don't mind staying late to snuggle some new born pups. The parents are usually so exhausted that first night they appreciate all the help they can get."

    This seemed to make him smile. "Have you ever thought about having your own?" He seemed to examine every book before neatly stacking them in the corner of the desk.

        "Honestly I have never thought about it, I always knew I'd be an Aunt just because of how much Jacob has talked about pups but I never thought about my own, I guess being a Luna now I am expected to give you an heir"

    "You don't have to do anything you don't want Maddy, I mean it. I don't want you to feel obligated to do anything just because of a title" He seemed genuine in this, He walked over and put his hand on my cheek, the contact made me feel warm and safe, I was leaning into his hand wanting more.

        "What else would you like help with my dear?"

    I paused to think for a minute before I started blushing at a thought, which seemed to send confusion and amusement across his face.

        "What's going on inside that beautiful head of yours?"

I turned my head away a bit so he couldn't see my face as I spoke "I'm actually a lot more tired than I thought, but I don't want you to leave just yet." What was I saying. "I was wondering if maybe you could just lay with me until I fell asleep. We could even play 20 questions or something to get to know one another"

    He seemed unsure by my request, hell I was even unsure by my request. I was just telling myself downstairs we would not be in the same bed together so soon but yet here I am asking him to lay with me.

        "If that's what you want, but once you are sleeping I will head down to my own room and then join you in the morning for breakfast" True gentleman.

        "Sounds like a plan to me" I was nervously giddy as I made my way to my bed. Thank god my parents upgraded my bed this past year to a Queen so we could put some space between us.

    I hopped up there and immediately got under the blankets and comfortable. He was watching me with much amusement. He waited until I got settled before joining me. He stayed on top of the blankets and a good arms lengths away which made me a little sad but it was for the best.

        "Okay so, What's your favorite color?"

        "Well, yesterday I would of said blue, but today definitely a forest green"

        "Why the change?"

        "Your eyes are my new favorite color" This caused me to blush and look away. "Your turn" I said without looking at him

        "What is your favorite outdoor hobby?"

        "I like looing for sea glass or just adventuring around the woods" he tilted his head in thought for a second before returning his gaze back to me 

        "Why do you walk funny in heels?" Biggest smile on his face causing me to bury mine under the blankets as he loudly laughed.

     We continued going back and forth questioning each other well past 20 questions. We were laughing and learning little things about one another until eventually we were maybe a few inches apart. I could feel his body heat radiating off of him. It was so soothing that I must of fallen asleep. 

    I woke up to the sun shining in through the window and the normal morning packhouse noise. I then smelled Elijah's scent on my bed. He was in my bed last night. I sat straight up, I can't believe I had a man in my bed. I wanted to be upset at myself but I was oddly happy and eager to see him again. He may not look like it all stuffed up in his suit but we was quite funny and not at all as intimidating as I once thought. I got up and ran to the bathroom to get a shower in before I made my way down for breakfast. I, for some reason, really cared about my appearance this morning, well okay I knew the reason but still. I scrubbed, shaved, loofah'd, the whole nine yards. Then I tweezed and moisturized, brushed my teeth and hair, then I found a nice soft black long sleeve with a pair of skinny jeans. I started to blow dry my hair when Charlie came in

        "Hey Mads!"

        "Hey come in, I'm just finishing up in here"

        "So uh, how was your night?" She said slyly.

 Crap. She can smell Elijah was in here