Villainess Marked For Her Alpha-Chapter 46: Hellen Is Using Emojis?
Sunlight lanced through the bay windows of the master bedroom like liquid gold, sharp shafts slicing past half-drawn cream curtains to stab relentlessly at Emily’s eyelids, dragging her from a deep, dreamless slumber with a groggy groan that rumbled low in her throat.
Morning already? Time had dissolved into a hazy blur after Reyes’s SUV crunched gravel down the drive past midnight, taillights winking farewell in the rearview—leaving Emily to stumble through the foyer door on wobbly heels, body buzzing from laughter, and tacos.
Reyes wanted to help her enter into the house, but she refused as she didn’t want to take more of her time. No clear memory surfaced of shedding yesterday’s clothes or crawling under the puffy duvet; a rumpled trail marked her path instead—brown silk tube top draped over the chaise, jeans kicked into a corner by the vanity, heels toppled haphazard near the rug’s edge.
She was in nothing but smooth black lace underwear, the covers tangled loose over generous curves, one bare leg kicked free into cool air.
With a shiver chasing her spine, Emily shoved the duvet aside in a billow of lavender sheets, cool morning draft kissing skin as her feet met the plush wool rug—soft fibres cradling toes like a cloud.
"It’s already morning? I wanted to sleep some more."
She padded across the sun-warmed hardwood to the en-suite bathroom, hips swaying languid, raven hair a wild, tousled halo exploding around her shoulders and framing her reflection in the mirror.
"Oh, I look weird."
Her eyes were heavy-lidded and sleepy, framed by faint mascara smudges from last night’s glee; full lips pouting soft, still tasting faintly of glossy taco spice and buttery popcorn; porcelain skin flushed pink from sleep’s heat.
Toothbrush hummed electric first, mint foam bubbling thick as she scrubbed vigorous—chasing away the greasy tang of beachside tacos, lingering salt from fries, and that sweet popcorn residue from Paws & Mayhem’s frenzy.
Rinse swirled foamy down the marble sink, leaving her mouth fresh and tingling.
Underwear came next—black lace whispering down thighs, pooling delicate at her ankles like shed silk before she kicked it aside, stepping nude into the tub with a contented sigh.
The faucet roared to life under her twist, hot water cascading steam-hot and forceful, filling the air jasmine-thick from her bath oils as bubbles foamed high in lavender froth, lapping playful at full breasts, curving hips, and the dip of her navel.
"Honestly, I enjoyed my time with Reyes," Emily murmured to the rising steam, voice a soft, intimate echo off gleaming tiles and fogged mirrors, cheeks warming rosy at the flood of memories.
"Hah! I really don’t want anyone to know about that incident!"
"The best thing was the movie that we watched."
Wait a minute.
Those events... weren’t—wait, no. Was she in a date? But a date was a bit different, right? She was an alpha, and Reyes was an alpha too. And she was pretty sure that Reyes would never like her. A woman like her must have interest in a male omega. Or... maybe not... she wasn’t sure.
"Nah, that wasn’t a date. It can’t be."
A cheerful yellow rubber duck bobbed lazy into view first, nudged by the floppy purple octopus with its wiggly tentacles and a blue fish darting erratic—whimsical toys she’d scattered for rare solo indulgence.
Giggling bubbled up unbidden, light and free; she scooped the duck in slender fingers, squeezing its plump body for a high-pitched Quack! that pierced the steam, then batted the octopus tentacles-first at the fish—sending it spinning wild in frothy whirlpools, bubbles popping rainbow-prismed in morning light fracturing through the frosted window.
Water sloshed playful over tub edges in mini-waves, toys dancing chaotic ballet amid the foam.
"I wish I can take a photo of this—oh, I can’t take a photo, can I?"
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Emily emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a fluffy white towel, skin still dewy and flushed from the bath’s heat, raven waves damp and twisted into a loose bun atop her head.
She rifled the closet quick—fingers trailing silk and cotton—before slipping into a floral maxi dress—airy chiffon in blooming pastels of rose, lavender, and sage cascading from halter neck to ankle slits that whispered with each step, hugging her curves gentle at bust and waist before flaring free. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
"This will work as I have a lot of things to do today," Emily sighed, shaking her head. "Let’s eat something now, though I am not feeling that hungry after my midnight fight with tacos."
Barefoot now, she padded downstairs, the honey-oak stairs cool under rosy toes, jasmine lotion trailing faint.
In the sun-drenched kitchen, morning light poured through bay windows onto gleaming marble counters and the stone island, wildflowers nodding fresh from their vase.
Emily boosted herself up to perch on the counter’s edge, legs dangling playful, maxi pooling soft around thighs.
A bowl of colourful cereals—crisp flakes swirled with berries and nuts—clinked down beside her, spoon diving in with a crunch as milk splashed sweet. Black coffee steamed aromatic from an oversized mug gripped in her other hand, first sip scalding perfect, chasing cereal’s tang down her throat.
Legs swinging lazy rhythm, floral skirt fluttering faint breeze from the open window, Emily savoured the quiet—spoon tinkling bowl, coffee’s bitter warmth curling steam that fogged her vision. Sometimes, light food was better for the stomach, especially if the night’s eating session was heavy.
*Ding* Emily’s phone gave the sound of a notification. Emily opened with her free hand. It was Hellen, who had messaged her on HelloChat.
Em: Hellen! Is your hand okay? Are you completely healed now? FINE?!! 🩹🩹🩹
Hellen is my partner: No, Emily. Need more time ⏳⏳
Em: U are using emojis?! OMG!! Σ(°ロ°) 😮😮😮
Hellen is my partner: Yes, thanks to you. Come to the office now ⌯⌲ ⌯⌲
Em: USE THIS—💼 💼 💼 💼 Not the one that you are using!!
Hellen is my partner: I will keep that in mind 🧠 🧠 🧠
Em: Hope U do. In the office?
Hellen is my partner: Yes, I am.
Em: Wait for me. Coming soon~
