Harriet Potter and the Alpha in the Dungeon

Chapter 17 - Severus's News

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Harriet did her best to hide her breast tenderness from Severus.

There was no need to inconvenience her alpha over a trivial matter, her menstrual cycle would come at any second and her suffering would be alleviated.

Although, after two weeks had passed since Harriet's heat and she still hadn't bled, she was becoming agitated.

Severus had noticed the constant frown that stayed on her lips.

It troubled him that her usual, soft smile had disappeared.

Classes were going well and Harriet continued to prove helpful as Severus's assistant.

Her secret was safe until one unfortunate night.

Severus and Harriet's lips met over and over again as he slowly guided her towards the bed, his strong, elegant hands on her slender waist and her arms draped over his firm shoulders.

Severus couldn't wait to strip Harriet's robes from her body and lay her down underneath him......

It thrilled him to fantasize about watching her writhe while he pleasured her.

As gentle as ever, his hands gradually wandered from her waist and very delicately roamed up her torso to cup the outlines of her swollen, sore breasts through her robes.

For Harriet, the feeling was anything but pleasant.

Severus's dark eyes narrowed when his mate made a noise of pain and instantly pulled away from him, holding one arm protectively over her chest like she was trying to guard her breasts from his roving fingers.

"What on earth's the matter?" Severus asked with a scowl as he looked at Harriet while she stood across from him, "You've seemed to enjoy similar attention before."

"Sorry." Harriet replied, slowly letting her hand fall away, "I-I'd prefer it if you could leave that area alone tonight."

"Why?" Severus questioned suspiciously.

It would be foolish to lie, Harriet knew that Severus could read her mind if he wished.

What fib could she produce that he would find plausible anyway?

"....Because I'm......I'm sore there." Harriet answered in an honest whisper, "It hurts. I have to be careful not to sleep on my chest or wear clothes that are too tight."

Severus gave her an unreadable look as he questioned, "And why might that be, Potter?"

"I'm waiting on my menses." Harriet said nonchalantly, "It followed my first heat. I haven't had one in a long time, but thanks to Elion's potion, I suppose I will now. My breasts always ache right before."

Severus was clearly not convinced.

Harriet watched as he glided over to her with a solemn look on his pale face.

Painfully slowly, he walked around her, circling her while he scrutinized her closely, as if his black eyes could see all the way into her soul.

When he stopped and stood behind her, he leaned down next to her ear.

Harriet's heart beat with excitement, but she frowned when he pulled away, giving her no kisses or touches.

"Your scent...........has changed." Severus stoically announced.

"What do you mean my scent has changed?" Harriet asked incredulously as she turned around to face her alpha.

"You smell sweeter, more innocent. The aroma is delicious.......but it's telltale quality is unmistakable." Severus answered.