ZAVIER
I watched Aria from across the dining hall, her every movement captivating my attention. She seemed both shy and embarrassed as I pulled her towards me, inhaling deeply the intoxicating scent that clung to her skin. Her scent was all I needed.
For now.
"You smell so good, so fragrant," I whispered, my lips brushing her ear. I felt her shiver, her body stiffening in my arms.
I had that effect on her all the time.
“Thank you,” she whispered.
The betas, Claude and Callister, and the senior healer, Irish, observed us, their eyes flicking between Aria and me.
Aria broke out of my hold, her cheeks flushed with a mix of emotions. She took her seat, casting a wary glance around the table. I couldn't help but notice the way Claude's hand crept towards Irish's thigh under the table. With a sharp smack, she slapped his hand away, glaring at him.
"Behave," I ordered, my voice cold and commanding. Claude looked suitably chastised, retreating from his attempts.