The relief I felt walking out of the headmistress's office turned into icy dread. My feet were slamming against the ground as I ran away without knowing where I would go.
I kept running until my feet stopped near a familiar place. I have been here twice and it wasn't pleasant.
I heard the leaves moving on my left side. I turned and saw him looking at me with his poker face.
"You're crying." he tilted his head, and I couldn't ignore the tightening of his jaw.
I hesitated but I forwarded and curled my arms around his middle. "Do you know?" I asked.
His arm came around me. He lifted me off the ground. "You met my brother today?" He asked.
I pulled my head back. "Did he tell you in your head? That's not fair. I don't have powers like you all. That doesn't mean you're going to treat me like this as if I don't exist." I sobbed, lowering my chin.
"You're thinking too much." His fingers brushed on my cheeks and he tucked the locks of my hair away from my face.
"Am I?" I yanked his arm away and stumbled a little. "You're going. When? Do I know? When will you return? I have no idea. Now I know why you rejected me knowing at the first place that I'm your mate."
"Bullshit!" He gritted his teeth.
I didn't realize what I was doing or saying. I spun and started to run away from him. I would have welcomed the idea before the messy conversation with her. I was careful not to let him read my thoughts.
My feet stumbled as I halted abruptly seeing him in front of me. His hands wrapped around my waist and he stared into my eyes. "Why are you running?" His expression turned cold.
"Because I feel unwanted." I tried to pull myself away from his hold.
He took steps forward, killing the distance. "Stop fighting this. It was your sister's place to tell you."
"I wanna be alone." My heart leaped seeing anger in his eyes.
"I'm going in the afternoon, around three." He said. He tugged me to his house. "You can rest in any room and stay there as long as you want. And don't say that again. " His jaw clenched.
Wow! He has anger issues.
His brows shot up as he glanced at me. I shrugged my shoulders. "What?" I added quickly when his look didn't change.
His lips moved. I barely heard what he said over the mad beat of my heart. His arm came around me. 'Relax.' I heard him in my head.
He pushed the door open. My jaw dropped to the ground peering in. This king seriously likes a luxurious life. His room was bigger like a hall, with a king-size bed in the center of the room, the furniture was from the eighteenth century and stored brilliantly that it was looking brand new. It has black walls, and golden finishing, a huge chandelier, a black large square table at one side in the room, with two chairs, and a smoky black velour carpet.
He touched my cheek and lingered them there longer. "No one will disturb you."
Before he could pull his hand away. I curled my arms around him. "I'm sorry. Please, stay." He was going and I'm being rude. I don't know when he's going to return.
"I'm gonna kiss you. Are you sure?" He glanced at my lips.
A smile crawled on my face. "I'm okay with that." I nodded shyly, averting my eyes away.
He put his hand on the side of my head and slid his thumb under my chin. He made me look up and he glanced in my eyes. 'Sure?' His sweet voice echoed in my head.
I nodded. He leaned in and brushed his lips on mine. An electric wave bolted through my body. Was it a connection or something else? I don't know. But it felt too good.
"I have to go." He murmured.
"No!" I panicked. "I said... I'm sorry." Tears burn in my eyes. He was looking certain to go.
"I'll return within an hour." He said.
I looked at the hanging clock. We have enough time to be together. If he stayed in the room I was going to rip our clothes off. "Okay," I said with a heavy heart. I'm attracted to him.
He strode out of the room, leaving me alone. I exhaled deeply and a single tear dropped from my right eye.
"Better I should do something instead of..." I trailed off. I walked over to the couch and closed my eyes.
My eyes snapped open. The crazy beats of my heart weakened as I felt a naked body under my hand. It was resting on his constructed stomach. I looked up. "What's the time?" I didn't want to peer at him. It would inspire me to do prohibited things.
"Just two hours." He kissed my head.
I snuggled closer and locked my arm around him. I couldn't hold longer and lifted my eyes up to him. We stayed in the position, locking our eyes.
His hand slid on my back. A smile crawled on his lips spotting my heated cheeks. I shouldn't forget he could scent my thoughts, read them. 'It is going to be hard just staying here and looking at you.' He forwarded and our lips connected. He grabbed me by the neck and deepened the kiss. My fingers slithered on the mountains, I tracked them on the band of his jeans. His hand shot at my hand. I wanted him so badly. I was unaware of these feelings, but he made me do everything for him.
"This has time." He said and disappointment washed over me. He leaned in so close that his lips brushed against my cheek.
"But?" I squeezed my eyes. I can't do this. I have to be one more year old for this. Otherwise, Reina wouldn't have mentioned it.
"What is it?" His brows pulled together.
"Nothing" I shook my head. Oh, I just lied
"What's this white sparkle around you?" He leaned close, and his expression tightened.
I tried to get off of him. His locked arm halted me. "I just can't tell you. Please," My eyes cast low. I hated to do this.
"She made you swear." He asked in a hoarse tone.
" Darkice, It wouldn't help." My eyes roamed over his bare chest. "You should trust me." I whispered.
"I trust you." His powerful gaze burnt into mine as they snapped up at him.
"Let's do something interesting." My eyes were shocked as I realized what I said. I hide my face in the pillow
He laughed tilting his head to one side. It made my heart speed up. "Why don't you suggest something interesting to me?" He brushed his fingers on my cheek.
The warmth of his skin felt too good against my face. "I don't know." I nibbled on my lower lip.
"We have to wait." He whispered.
"Yes, because I'm weak and not a wolf." I muttered.
"Every queen was human first."
"Not your mother.' I snorted.
He smiled. " She's not a queen."
" Yes," I forgot. I nodded realizing my mistake. "I'm sorry."
"It's hard for me to stay away from you." He whispered, running his thumb on my cheek. I forwarded almost embracing him. His hand crawled around my neck and stayed there. 'It's hard to control.' I felt him moving and picked up his tee. Sitting, he slid it on.
"That's not fair. You don't even allow me to look at you." I complained, flattening my lips.
"Will you do the same, Syn?" He asked, his hands clenching the hem of his tee.
I trust him. I don't need to think before doing this. I reached for the hem of my top. I was glad that I changed before coming here. I pulled it over my head. His golden eyes roamed over me. I'm wearing a strapless black bra under it. I'm half-naked. He extended his hand to touch me. "No," I gestured at his tee, lifting my chin slightly.
A smile crawled on his lips. He pulled it away and grabbed me by the waist, tugging me to him. I straddled on his lap. My eyes dilated when the movement caught my attention the thickness in his pants.
He ran his hand on the back and halted under the hook. My body was on fire. "That's not fair." He breathed out. He drew me in closer and began to plant small kisses on my neck.
Ashamedly, a breathless moan broke through my throat. My face flushed. He didn't stop. He trailed down, touching and pressing his warm lips under my collarbones. Another moan left my throat when he pressed his lips hard on my swell. My strapless wasn't covering me fully, my swell and cleavage were on display.
I fought not to rub against him. My hands were clenching his shoulders. His index finger was rubbing my back. I know he's waiting for my answer.
"Okay, but we can't have..." I trailed off when he grazed his teeth on my swell.
Pulling his head back, he shook his head. He reclined his head, locking his arm around me. He laid down taking me on his body. 'I won't be able to control myself then. Just eleven more months and I'm not getting you out of bed.'
I chuckled hearing him in my head. "Mama has said this too."
"Hm, she didn't say a word but I've seen concern for you." He muttered.
"It's normal. I have seen many girls, they're not virgins." I told him.
"King Dastien was worried too about his mate. Though, she was twenty when he met her." His eyes were on the ceiling.
I rested my hand over his chest and placed my chin on it. His heart was beating softly under the warmth of my palm. "I don't know a thing about her. Mom and everyone kept her a secret." I said.
He tucked the hair away from my face. "I'm not certain what I should say but he has more control over his needs than me." His fingers massaged the side of my head.
I truly couldn't understand why there were so many restrictions.
"Because, I don't wanna impregnate you and endanger your life."
I glanced at him. My cheeks heated. I haven't considered about kids yet. I would love anything with him.
"Mama said my mother has light wolf blood in her veins. So do I too?" I asked. I got this logic.
"They were more than fifty years old when they birthed their kids. So, no argument over it."
I rolled my eyes, which made his brows arched. I smiled and he shared a smile with me. "Tell me about them. And Dark Realm? Have you been there ever? " I asked him.
"I'm born there. You remember today telling me green-eyed." He asked and I tensed. I wasn't supposed to talk about it.
I nodded my head. I wasn't expecting him to talk over this as he was looking furious at me.
"I wasn't furious, Mi Vida. I know what all are saying."
"What?" I asked, removing my hand and pressing my cheek to his chest.
He cupped the side of my face. He was always warm and made me feel comfortable.
"That I'm Dastien. You ain't the only one who sneaked out." Shocked and astounded, my gaze jerked to him. He looked at me. He was looking so handsome, resting his hand behind his head.
"That was a rare thing." I muttered. "Nothing could be hidden from you, right?' I asked, looking uncertain.
He laughed, making me shake. My lips curled up seeing him happy. " Not exactly." He looked up at the ceiling again. "I can't see the Dark World." He said, a small crease formed on his forehead.
"Are you kidding?" I giggled.
"You really need to read the book." He flipped on his back, taking me with him. My back rested against the mattress. He kissed on my cheek. His weight was on his elbows.
Lifting my hand, I rubbed my fingers on his jaw. "Can't you find another way instead of visiting there?"
He wrapped my hand in his and placed a kiss on my palm. "No, it wouldn't take much time." His eyes locked with mine.
"I'll hear you in my head." I asked, my heart pounding in my chest.
His gaze drifted over my chest. "You can." he pressed his lips longer there. Something clenched in my stomach. I fisted my hands. "Get dressed." He said, pulling himself back. "We are going out." He got on his feet and grabbed his tee.
"Out? Where?"
"Get up, Syn." He walked over to the washroom door.
I giggled hearing him growling. I grabbed my top but something else caught my gaze. I had seen many girls using their boyfriends' tees.
"Darkice, I want your tee." I said out loud.
'What's wrong with yours?'
"I don't like it anymore. should I go out like this?" I chuckled under my breath.
"Yes if you want everyone who would look at you without eyes." He glared at me, from the other side of the door.
"Then give me your." I smiled.
'The door behind you.'
"Thanks," I gave him a flying kiss. He smiled. He's my first love and last too. I wanna give my everything to him. I walked over to his walking closet before he changed his mind. I stopped dead when I saw everything black in it. It wasn't hard to pick one. I grabbed his black shirt and rushed out.
I put on my top and wore his shirt over it.
'Ready?'
"Yes, let's go." I grabbed his hand and pulled him with me but he didn't budge. "What?" I asked looking back at him.
He tugged me back and kissed my head. His arm came around me. His hot breath fanned my face. He motioned at the door, tugging me out, his arm was still around me.
"I love you." Worry tightened my chest. I could not say it before. I was scared but I don't care now. I don't expect a reply.
"Te amo, Mi Vida." He pressed his lips to my side.
Tears pooled in my eyes. A full warm smile crawled over my face as I looked at him. He's my world. His forehead creased. "Happy tears." I wiped my cheeks immediately.