Chapter 96 Audrey

Edwin flicked on the light, revealing what had been hidden inside the closet this whole time: sewing paradise.

Well, it wasn't just a closet-it was an entire workroom for sewing. Bolts of fabric lined the walls in a rainbow of colors and textures, a large cutting table dominated the center, and in the corner stood a mannequin with a half-finished suit pinned to

it.

"Edwin, this is... incredible." I breathed, turning slowly to take it all in. The smell of fabric and leather filled my nostrils, a comforting scent. But I couldn't help but notice the fine layer of dust on a lot of the surfaces, indicating that the room hadn't been used in some time.

He shrugged, leaning casually against the doorframe with his arms folded across his chest. "It's just a hobby. Nothing compared to your work, I'm sure.

"A hobby?" I snorted. "You're one of the biggest designers in the game."

Another shrug. "I just own the company. I don't design much of anything anymore."

Furrowing my brow, I approached the mannequin, and my fingers itched to touch the fabric. The craftsmanship was exquisite, every stitch perfect and precise. "This suit... Did you make this?" I asked, leaning closer to take in every little detail

Edwin nodded. "It's a work in progress, although I haven't touched it in months. I don't get much time to sew these days."

"You should finish it." Without thinking, I reached out to run my hand along the sleeve, admiring the smooth texture of the fabric. "It's love-

"Careful" Edwin warned, but it was too late.

"Ouch!" I yelped, having p**d my finger on a hidden pin in one of the pleats. A small bead of blood welled up on my fingertip

In an instant, Edwin was beside me. He took my hand gently in his, examining the tiny wound. His touch sent a shiver sc**tling down my spine, but I didn't pull away.

"You should be more careful," he murmured. Then, to my shock, he brought my finger to his lips and gently sucked the drop of blood away. His lips were warm and soft against my skin and I felt my face flush hot.

"... um..."I stammered, unable to form a coherent thought. What had gotten into Edwin lately? Was he still thinking about our date at the planetarium? The memory of his kiss that night flooded back, making my heart race.

I blurted out, "Why didn't

"It wasn't pertinent until now, I guess. I don't usually share this space with anyone." He paused, the slightest ghost of a smirk tugging at his lips. Now that he had

that anyone but you has ever visited me

averting my gaze to a

my voice steady. I ran my hand along the ream, hoping that he couldn't see the way my

as I'd like, at least. Too busy with work. But I have all

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shame to let it go to waste, 1 said. Already, as I looked around at the various expensive fabrics and one-of-a-kind notions, I was picturing what could be made from them. Something beautiful. "You could use it, if you'd like. Edwin said casually, picking

up. "Really? You'd let me

have to make

possibilities. Sexual favors.. I hated the way that I could already picture that

red scarf you made me.

mix of relief and... disappointment! Had I really been expecting him to say something else! Surely I wasn't

at the planetarium-the night when we had both dipped into unsafe territory. I was his student, d**mit. Of course he didn't mean sexual

an octave, and he took a step closer. Maybe I was

he murmured, eyeing me suspiciously. "What were

I saw something in his eyes that made

another step closer, placing his hand on the shelf above my head and effectively caging me against the wall with his broad form. The heat from his body radiated toward me, and I could

said, his voice low and husky. "Tell me what

bring myself to say it. The words stuck in my throat, and

and commanding. I could hear the wood creak as his

fabric lining the walls seemed to absorb the sound of

When I opened my eyes, his were blazing with an intensity

an arrangement you would be interested in?" he asked, his voice husky

it was on fire, every nerve ending alive and burning. Finally, I managed to admit, "Ever since the planetarium... I've been missing your touch. I wished it could have gone further

he leaned in closer, dipping his head so that his lips brushed my ear. His breath was warm against my skin, and

for something as mundane as sharing fabric," he

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