Husband With Benefits
Chapter 225: An Intruder

Chapter 225: An Intruder

As Demetri Frost jumped into the balcony of the large house, he could only shake his head. He might as well become a professional burglar with how adept he’d become at climbing the drainage pipes. Carefully, he looked into the bedroom, only to stop short in surprise. It was already past midnight and Nora was not in bed... Hmm... He’d need to change his plan. But first he needed to find her.

Slowly and silently, he treaded through her room towards the other place that he could guess where she was at. The green room that he’d prepared for her to sit in when she needed to rest or think.

Demetri shook his head at the lack of security in the house and shook his head. This old mansion was too dangerous for Eleanora and the task that she was about to undertake. He’d have to talk to Sterling for additional security patrols.

Carefully, he opened the door to the room and as he’d expected, found her asleep on the chaise lounge. Seeing her like this made him pause in Nostalgia. This was how he’d see her when he usually returned from work, all surrounded by her text books or her novels. He’d never thought that this would be one of his most cherished memories.

He hid behind the door immediately as he was her move before shaking his head. He actually needed her to be awake so why was he hiding?

Slowly, Demetri walked to his wife’s side, looking down at her thirstily. Nora. Soon you will return to my side...

Suddenly her eyes snapped open and she looked at him directly. He expected her to scream, already prepared to stop her by covering her mouth. Instead she frowned at him and muttered, " Oh dear Lord. Not again..."

Well, that was interesting. He raised an eyebrow at her reaction and realised that she was only half awake. She looked at him through half-lidded eyes and was sure that she was dreaming.

"What do you mean by not again? hmm?" He whispered the words.

She pouted and complained, " You’re in my dreams again. You promised me that you wouldn’t invade my dreams..."

"I also said that I do not have control over your subconscious..." Demetri pointed out slowly.

She harrumphed. "Fine. Do what you want so that I can wake up then..."

"What should I do? It is your dream..."

Eleanora narrowed her eyes," As if that has even mattered to your before. Now, kiss me fast and start...

Demetri’s smile widened as she turned her head away and closed her eyes, waiting like she was ready to be martyred.

Raising his finger, he took it near her face and slowly traced her cheek, touching her soft skin and yet not.

Her eyes snapped open again and she frowned.

"What happened?"

"Something seems different...", she murmured slowly.

"Does it? How different?"

"I don’t know. It feels more real.."

"Hmm?"

"Your face is clearer instead of being shrouded in shadows."

"And?"

"And..." Eleanor’s trailed off as she felt the warmth of his hands. His hands were warm and his breath was on her cheek...

Holy.... "Aaahhhhhhhh....ummmmmm"

Eleanora stared at the man who’d covered her mouth and was now wincing as he covered his ear.

"You almost burst my ear drum, kitten."

"WHhwhehe wHwhw dodjtt gereje?" She mumbled.

"What am I doing here? I came to see you." Demetri mumbled as he slowly moved his hand. She sucked in a sharp breath, ready to scream when he covered her mouth again," Are you going to scream?"

Irritated, she caught his wrist and poked her long fingernails into his skin, making him wince as he moved his hand," I think I should scream. Since you are in my house in the middle of the night! Why are you here, Gaia?"

Demetri moved back from Nora, with great regret and shook his head," I am here to see you. I understand that you’ve agreed to Alexander Sterling’s plan?"

Eleanora’s eyes widened. "How do you know? Are you some kind of a spy? Are you one of those people who are planning to cause a rebellion here in Estania?"

"Stop overthinking, Princess. Do you really think Mr Sterling would have taken you to the maze if he’d doubted me? I created that place. I am actually on your side."

"My side? You mean Evangeline’s side, right?", she asked hesitantly.

"No. Your side. Whatever you choose. First things first, this is a ring. You can wear it under your gloves. For now, most people believe that your hand is charred and that is why you keep it covered. With this plain band under there, no one will notice anything and any conversation you have will be recorded. Also, I am going to be around you more often."

"You are going to be my bodyguard?"

"Kind of. I’ll be around you all the time. Let people believe that we are having an illicit affair."

"We are having an affair?" Eleanora asked wide-eyed.

"Hmm. An illicit and secret one. That will give the people who want to use you something to hold over your head. The Princess Likes the Help. What do you think of this title?"

"How can you say that! You are a married man and you want to do this? How can you even... No. I won’t be with someone who would misuse their position and their wife’s trust..."

The playful expression on his face vanished and he spoke calmly, "Trust me, I’ve never broken my wife’s trust. And I never will. I came here just to let you know. I will often be sneaking here by the way so, if possible, leave the main door open. I don’t want to be climbing pipes each night..."

Eleanora watched as the man tapped her nose again and turned to walk away. It was at this moment, she realized something and called out," Wait!"

The man stopped and turned around in question. Narrowing her eyes, she questioned him," How do you know about my tattoos?"

Nora had already suspected that he knew from last evening and then just now, the band he gave her..."Its my job to know everything about you..."

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