Bonded to My Ex's Alpha Brother (by CalebWhite) novel Chapter 143

Bonded to My Ex’s Alpha Brother

Chapter 143

Erin’s POV

In the evening, I stood outside Derek’s office, my hand raised to knock, when the door suddenly opened.

Derek stood there, his powerful presence filling the doorframe. When our eyes met, I held my breath, quickly stepping back and lowering my gaze. Recalling our earlier encounter, I could feel heat creeping up my neck.

We walked toward the elevator together, close enough that our arms occasionally brushed. Each brief contact sent electricity through my skin.

The elevator’s confined space intensified his scent, making it difficult to breathe normally. I wished Derek would say something to break the tension, but he remained silent, merely observing me through the elevator mirror. I could feel his gaze like a physical touch, slowly scanning my body. When I dared to glance at his reflection, I found his eyes fixed on me,

dark and unreadable.

The driver opened the car door for me, and Derek gestured for me to get in. As I slid across the leather seat, I was acutely aware of Derek following me inside, his larger frame settling beside me.

Throughout the entire ride, Derek didn’t speak, but his presence filled the entire car. The silence between us was charged with unspoken tension. Occasionally, when the car turned, his thigh would press against mine, solid muscle sending warmth throughout my body. I kept my hands tightly folded on my knees, afraid they might betray me and reach for him.

In front of my house, as I prepared to exit the car, Derek’s hand suddenly grasped mine. His grip was warm and firm, his thumb lightly caressing my knuckles. “Don’t forget the party tomorrow,” his voice deep and intimate in the quiet car.

I nodded, very aware of how his hand enveloped mine. “Okay,” my voice barely a whisper.

Derek’s fingers tightened slightly, holding me in place for a moment. “After the party, I’ll take you somewhere. The promise in his voice sent my pulse soaring, and I couldn’t help wondering what exactly he meant. Where would he take me? What would happen when we were alone?

That night, I couldn’t sleep. I tossed and turned in bed, my body still humming with awareness of him.

e I closed my eyes, I imagined his Derek’s words echoed in my mind. “After the party, I’ll take you somewhere.” Ever hands on me, his mouth against mine. My skin felt too sensitive, the sheets too rough against it. I buried my face in my pillow, trying to suppress the small moans escaping me. What did he have planned? The possibilities made my heart race.

I woke the next morning, turning off my alarm before walking to the window. A cold morning breeze made me sneeze, and I quickly closed the window. My body felt unusually sensitive, still carrying the memory of yesterday’s interactions with

Derek.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I carefully examined my reflection. My lips appeared slightly fuller, my cheeks had a natural flush, and despite the restless night, my eyes remained bright.

I leaned closer, grateful not to see dark circles. “Thank goodness I don’t have circles under my eyes. How could I go to the party with a face like that otherwise?” My fingers unconsciously went to my neck, touching where Derek had licked. The wound had now almost completely healed, leaving only a faint pink mark. The thought of his mouth on my skin made my pulse quicken again.

Chapter 143

After helping my mother set up breakfast, I nervously adjusted my clothes. “Mom, I’ll be home very late tonight. So don’t worry about me, just go to bed early, okay?”

Mother looked up from her cooking, studying my face carefully. “Why? Are you going to Amy’s house?”