Chapter 6: The Alpha's Claim
(Natalie's POV)
I turned the doorknob of the suite, ready to make my exit, when I realized I couldn't leave as easily as I'd planned. The hallway was empty, but the elevator wouldn't respond to my call button.
"Damn it," I muttered under my breath.
Behind me, I heard a low chuckle. Florian stood in the doorway wearing nothing but a bathrobe, looking far too pleased with himself.
"Problem?" he asked, his voice dripping with amusement.
I pressed the button again, irritation growing. "It's not working."
"That's because you need a key card for the penthouse level," he explained, leaning against the doorframe. "Security measure."
I turned to face him, trying not to let my eyes linger on his exposed chest. "Then may I borrow yours?"
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