Chapter~9

IRIS

"Good evening, Alpha Finn." I greeted him with a slightly deep bow. I refused to take my eyes off the ground. I didn't want to see the previous look from before.

"Look up." He commanded and I did as he said. He was smiling and his red eyes seemed warm. His eyes didn't depict the tone of his voice. I was left in utter speechlessness. His chin was resting on his right arm, giving him an alluring look.

"How are you, Iris?" He asked and stood up. He walked over to the table and poured some liquid into two classes.

"I'm fine," I replied.

"Wine?" He offered but I shook my head.

"Don't worry, it's harmless. Make yourself comfortable." His back was facing me so I couldn't see his face. I found a seat and sat down. He brought the wine to me and I took it with shaking hands.

"I don't bite, Iris. Be free with me. Besides, I'm not your Alpha."

"Yet," I muttered. "You will be soon."

"Oh? You plan on staying forever?"

I nodded. I didn't have anywhere to go and he had been the only on