CH2

Will P.O.V.

Back at Hannibals home, WIll tried not to stare at the large, strong shoulders of The Alpha as he led him to the guest room. He imagined how it would feel to grip onto those shoulders, digging his nails into the firm flesh there as he wreathed beneath Hannibal.

Will stopped suddenly, blushing, and shook his head, as if to shake away the thoughts. It seemed the heat was dragging his mind straight into the gutter. He shifted the bags in his hand and continued walking until they came to a stop in front of a thick door.

Hannibal swung the door open to the guest room, revealing Maroon walls and a thick, dark carpet. Mastrepieces framed in gold hung upon one wall, while another was consumed completely with bookcases, filled with rows and rows of thick, antique leather books, journals, and sketchpads. In the center of the room was a large canopy bed with silky black sheets and a gold comforter, and more pillows than Will could count.

"I apolagize if it seems abit... lavish. I dont have guests often, and this room is normally used as a place to write and draw, should my Study become to stiffling." He gestured to the large, open windows on either side of the bed, bringing in the scent of the crisp autumn night.

"The windows shall be barred during your visit of course, to prevent Alphas who pick up your scent to injure you."

Will shook his head again, opening and shutting his mouth like some kind of fish. "Its uh... impressive, as usual. Thank you Hannibal."

Hannibal nodded, taking wills bags and placing them next to the bed."Im not sure how long i`ll be here," Will began sheepishly."I was put on heat supressents because my heats became so irregular in length, spanning from days to weeks at a time."

Will was relieved when Hannibal simply smiled. "You shall stay as long as you need. You are my friend, after all. I shall postpone all appointments until the end of your heat. Most of my patients who arent betas are alphas, and i`de hate to have to injure someone to keep you safe."