Chapter 27 - Midnight Whispers
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An hour later, Chloe was out of her mind with frustration. She paced back and forth in her room, feeling like Rapunzel locked away in her tower with no one to speak to. She argued with herself, regretting not asking Iron to take her along with him. Or, at least, she could have asked him to take her to Freya and Marcus, so they could have made plans on how and when to leave the castle next day.
A light knock on the door startled her, breaking her train of thought. She hurriedly made her way to the door and opened it, eager for some company.
"Miss Chloe," a young woman, one of the omegas, stood before her, avoiding direct eye contact. "This is for you." She extended her hand, revealing a brand-new phone.
"Thank you," Chloe accepted the phone gratefully. "But could you please take me to the Borg family's rooms? I really need to speak with them."
The young girl appeared nervous. "I'm sorry, Miss Chloe, but I am only instructed to deliver this to you," she murmured.
Chloe sighed. “Okay, now, answer to me truthfully… What’s your name again?” Chloe furrowed her brows.
“Nor, Miss Chloe,” the omega squeaked.
“So, Nor, be honest with me. Am I held captive here?” Chloe asked calmly.
"No, absolutely not, Miss Chloe," Nor replied, her face paling. "You are a highly esteemed member of the family. I was instructed to deliver the phone to you and then leave you alone so you can rest."
“But I don’t know any phone numbers by heart, Nor!” Chloe groaned. It wasn’t entirely true, she did know her mother's number, for example. But the omega couldn’t know that. “I need to see my friends! I can obviously not call them, and they have my mother's number.”
“It’s already in there,” Nor fidgeted nervously with her hands. “And Master Iron’s number as well…”
“Oh, is that so?” Chloe crossed her arms and quirked up a brow. “How convenient.”
"I really must go," Nor rushed toward the door, but Chloe swiftly blocked her way.
"And I will accompany you," Chloe said, her jaw clenched.
"You really shouldn't, Miss Chloe!" Nor pleaded. "Please, let me go."
"Why?" Chloe exclaimed. "Why won't you help me? I'm just asking to see my friends, for the Goddess's sake!"
Nor glanced nervously over her shoulder, casting a gaze down the corridor. "Please, Miss Chloe, they will punish me."
Seeing the fear in Nor's eyes, Chloe's heart softened. She realized the omega was genuinely scared. She loosened her grip on Nor's wrist but maintained her position in front of the door. She was just about to speak when Gunda suddenly appeared in the doorway.
"Miss Chloe!" Gunda's voice was sharp as she assessed the situation. "Let poor Nor go."
Chloe blushed, feeling somewhat ashamed. But why should she be? Her request was reasonable; it wasn't as if she had asked Nor to take down the moon for her.
"You're dismissed," Gunda addressed the omega, who quickly slipped out through the door. "Now, it's time for you to go to bed, Miss Chloe," Gunda continued.
"I want to see Marcus and Freya," Chloe lifted her chin defiantly.
"And you will, tomorrow morning. For now, you need rest so you can look your very best," Gunda asserted.
"At the very least, I want my phone and my luggage," Chloe insisted. The situation was becoming increasingly absurd.
"And we'll bring it to you the moment it's found," Gunda nodded. "But you must understand that our staff is incredibly busy at the moment, preparing for the Winter's ball. They'll be working tirelessly until the festivities begin, without any rest. Do you really want me to halt all their preparations just to find a lost phone? It seems you're more demanding than I ever imagined you to be!"
Chloe shrunk a bit upon hearing Gunda's words. "No, of course not," she mumbled.
"Clever girl," Gunda nodded approvingly. "Now go to bed. Don't worry, you'll get your luggage tomorrow, and we'll do our best to help you find your phone." With that, she left the room, not looking back, and Chloe was alone once again.
Chloe felt upset, as if she was being held hostage in some way. But why? Why were they all behaving like this? Suddenly, the new phone in her hand buzzed.
> The message was sent from Iron.
> Chloe texted back. >
> Iron replied promptly. >
> Chloe smiled. It was a bit cute that he showed so much concern. > she added.
>
Chloe wrinkled her nose. Why did everyone keep calling her that? It was annoying.
> She texted back.
> And two seconds later: >
Chloe smiled, biting her lip. >
Maybe Iron wasn't so bad after all. But then again, maybe he was just playing a game. For sure, he was just pretending to be a nice guy... especially considering the people he was surrounded by, such as his brother and father. But it didn't matter. After what she had seen, she would never want to stay in the North.
"So, now you're judging a man based on his family?" her wolf teased. "I thought you believed in letting people show what they stand for and not being prejudiced."
"Oh, come on," Chloe argued. "That's different. I was talking about looks."
"And now judging someone based on their family bonds and heritage is any better?"
"Whatever," Chloe rolled her eyes, dialing her mother's number.
She waited for several calls, but no one picked up. Why wouldn't her mother answer? Probably because she didn't recognize the number. How stupid. Chloe grew angrier by the second.
Seriously. Her parents had sent her up here to the North without telling her what to expect, and who knew how much they actually knew about what was going to happen to her. She loved her parents, but Goddess knew they could be sneaky sometimes... Well, her mother should be eager to hear from her, but apparently not enough to answer a call from an unrecognized number. With a groan, Chloe kicked the door to the bathroom.
She was just about to send her a text when another message popped up on her phone, once again from Iron.
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Chloe couldn’t help but laugh. >
> Iron corrected her. >
Chloe gasped. The audacity of his! >
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Chloe chuckled. Goddess, he was so full of himself. She decided to take him down to earth a little. > She had barely pressed the send button until Iron’s reply came.
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> Chloe giggled, satisfied with her clever wordplay. She had given him something to think about! Just as she was getting impatient waiting for his reply, her phone started buzzing in her hands.
'Iron' it flashed on the screen. Wait a minute! Was he calling her? Oh, goodness... She didn't know if she was ready for a phone conversation. Texting was one thing, but talking on the phone? That was a whole new level. She let it ring for a moment, but finally gathered the courage to pick it up.
“Hello…” she replied tentatively.
"Are you calling me a Man-w***e?" Iron's voice sounded dark and dangerous over the line.
"Uhmm..." Chloe swallowed, realizing she might have crossed a line.
"What are you wearing?" His tone suddenly shifted, becoming seductive. Was he going to... seduce her over the phone?
"I'm still wearing what I wore for dinner," she scoffed, trying to maintain her composure.
"Want me to come help you take it off?" he asked suggestively.
"No!" Chloe burst out laughing. "But thanks for your concern," she added, playfully.
"Now, go to bed," he commanded, his voice indicating he was used to being obeyed.
"Or else...?" she quirked up a brow. Who did he think he was, commanding her?
"Or I'll come and undress you, putting you in bed myself," he chuckled.
"Okay," she lingered with the words, gazing at herself in the mirror. She couldn't ignore the tingling sensation spreading through her core.
“Keep talking to him,” her wolf was intrigued. “I’m so curious to see where this leads…”
“I don’t know…” Chloe blushed. Was she really going to do this?
"Take off your dress," Iron commanded from the other end of the line, and Chloe's breathing hitched. Goodness, he had a sexy voice.
"What if I only told you I did, but I didn't?" she snickered, attempting to play it cool.
"I would know," he chuckled. "Now take it off."
With one hand still holding the phone, she slowly unbuttoned her dress, watching as it cascaded down her frame and pooled on the floor. Glancing at herself in the mirror, she noticed her nip.ples were erect, betraying her arousal.
She cleared her throat. "And now what?"
"You take off your underwear," she could hear the smile in his voice. Slowly, she followed his instructions, stepping out of her panties. Anticipation shivered through her body - this was an entirely new experience.
"Done," she whispered, biting her lip, her voice laced with anticipation.
"Good... Take a long, good look at yourself in the mirror and see how absolutely breathtaking you are," his voice turned soft and tender, causing a shiver to run down Chloe's spine. How could he possibly know she was standing before her own reflection?
As if he was reading her mind, he added, "Don't worry, I haven't installed any cameras or anything. It's just what I imagined you would be doing. Now, walk over to your bed and climb inside."
Hesitant, she made her way to the bed, sinking into the luxurious bedding that caressed her skin with its softness and smoothness. Impatiently, she awaited his next move, her heart pounding in her chest.
"Good girl," Iron's voice once again dropped to a low, seductive tone. "Now, if I were with you, do you know what I would do to you?"
Her breath caught in her throat as she replied, "No..." Chloe didn’t know, but she was dying to find out.
"I would kiss your lips, softly," he murmured, causing Chloe to close her eyes, imagining his touch. "And then I would run my hand down your belly..."
“Uhm-hum…?” Chloe blushed. Thank Goddess he didn’t see her! She refused to give him the satisfaction of witnessing her surrender to his words, and she continued to play indifferent. Yet, the thrill coursing through her was undeniable. This was more exciting than she would ever admit.
"And then," he continued, "I would slide my hand between your thighs."
Chloe held her breath, her entire body trembling with anticipation, longing to hear his next words. But he remained silent, teasing her with his pause.
"Go on," she finally breathed, unable to contain herself any longer.
"And the rest, you'll find out tomorrow," he chuckled, leaving her both disappointed and yearning for more.
"Oh, really? In your dreams," Chloe scoffed, trying to regain her composure,
"No, in your dreams, beautiful!" Iron laughed, his voice filled with a mixture of amusement and desire. "Goodnight. Call me if you can't sleep."
“Goodnight,” Chloe exhaled and ended the call.
She was surprised to find herself panting, eager for more. She never thought a phone call could be such a turn-on! Mr. Iron Praetor suddenly became a way more interesting person.
“Someone’s horny,” her wolf chuckled.
“Oh, give me a break,” Chloe rolled her eyes. “It’s not like you didn’t want him to continue either.”
"Of course, I did," her wolf admitted with a mischievous chuckle. "But I would prefer it in real life. His wolf has an immense Alpha aura," she added before letting out a satisfied yawn.
And with that, Chloe fell asleep, continuing the tantalizing dialogue with Iron in her dreams.
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