Married My Ex's Alpha Uncle by Aurora Starling

Silver's POV

I stared up at the dark ceiling, thinking about the auction. I had a week to create the perfect piece. I had to make this count. I was so excited that I was invited to submit my artwork to the Pandora Bloom Art Gallery Auction.

I looked over at Elliot; I assumed he was sleeping, but that didn't stop me from checking.

"Elliot?" I whispered just before pressing my lips together.

Was I being stupid? Should I even bother him with this right now? It was in the middle of the night, and he was probably asleep. Though, it was hard to see because of how dark it was in this room. "Hmm?" He hummed, surprising me.

I stayed quiet, not sure what to say. My heart thrummed in my chest, and I felt him turning his head to look at me.

this moment, I was glad it was too dark

for the auction," I started to say, hesitating slightly. He remained quiet; his eyes fixed on my

he shifted to his side, facing me. His head resting on his hand and his elbow

was too dark to see him fully. But I just knew he

is it you

now, my dear

taking a deep breath. I leaned in so my face was close to his; he remained still. I took that as he permitting me

I kissed him.

more as his tongue glided across my bottom lip. All thoughts of everything else left my mind and all

him smiling against my lips. Before I knew what was happening, he was pushing me onto my back, and he was on top of me. The weight of his body pressed into me, and I could feel everything. He wasn't