THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER

CHAPTER 15

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY GUYS!!!!! I cannot believe I have been writing this book for over a year now. You guys have always been very supportive. Having you guys as my supportive readers is one of the best gifts I could have ever asked for today. Thank you guys for always being there. Love you.

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PS: I'm so sorry this update is late and a little too short. My roommates took me out for a birthday dinner. I'm just getting home.

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Beverly's POV:

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The inside of the cottage was incredible. It was made to look simple, but when enough attention is paid, you will notice the glamour. It was extremely beautiful. My rug will look really amazing in here.

"Wow. You guys have really great taste", I exclaimed in awe.

"Thanks. It was all Asher's Idea", Aiden said with a knowing smile as Asher and I blushed.

"Do you want to see my room?', Asher asked suddenly.

My eyes widened in shock and my cheeks were set ablaze. I looked at Aiden, Collins and Steve and they burst into laughter.

"Wh--what?', I stuttered.

Asher laughed as he held me by my waist and pulled me closer, "I meant to look at it and nothing else. Do not fret, I will not touch you."

I blushed as he added, "Well, at least not yet."

"Okay, love bugs. Go to your room before we puke", Aiden teased.

Asher held my hand as he led me towards his room. On the way there, I kept admiring the details. The hallway looked like I was underwater, with seashells and sea creatures floating around. When we got to his room, he opened his door, smirked at me and pulled me in.

His room looked really amazing. He had his bed in the middle against the wall. Two side tables that looked like glowing octopi were placed beside it. He had a blue rug that showed the image of a triton swimming with whales and dolphins. He had a huge door to the left which upon inspection, I realized was a closet. His room did not have its own bathroom and toilet. There was a huge TV floating in a pool of floating water in front of his bed. To the right was a huge shelf which held lots of books. In front of the bed was a small two-seater couch and a small coffee table. On the wall behind the bed was a huge painting of me and him sitting together in a front of the green river. I looked at him in shock. I do not remember posing for such a painting. I do not remember us ever sitting like this together.

"I painted it this morning to add a beautiful touch to my room", he said like he had read my mind.

"Wow. It is really beautiful", I praised.

"You are beautiful", he said as he placed his hand on my cheek. He looked at me with a look asking for my permission. I know he wanted to kiss me. I wanted to kiss him too, so without any hesitation, I grabbed his face in my hands and shyly placed a kiss on his lips, hoping he would deepen it. And he did just that. He wrapped his arms around my waist as he pulled me closer. I moaned into his mouth and he took the chance to shove his tongue into my mouth. We fought for dominance but of course, he won and I did not mind one bit. My hand found its way into his hair and I tugged on it. He groaned into my mouth as his grip on my waist tighten.

"We have to stop my love or else I won't be able to control myself much longer", he said as he pulled away from my lips.

I did not want him to stop but I know deep down, I was not ready for us to have s*x. I knew he wanted me, I can see it from the way his beautiful green eyes had darkened, I could feel the lust dripping out.

"Okay", I panted.

He pulled my hand and we moved to sit on the couch with me on his lap. I felt my face heat up again.

"I love when you blush", he said with a smirk as I slapped his chest.

We sat in comfortable silence before I decided to ask a question.

"Where do you see this relationship of ours going?"

"What do you mean?", he said with a tone of confusion.

I adjusted myself well on his lap as I looked at him, "Well, you are not from this kingdom. Sooner or later you will be leaving. Where does that put me? Put us?"

A look I could not describe crossed his face and left immediately.

"No matter what happens Beverly, I am not letting you go. I will not lose you", he said with a strong emotion like he was talking about something with deeper meaning.

"What is wrong?' Why do you sound so serious and scared?", I asked with a tone of panic I tried to hide.

"Nothing my love. I just wanted you to know I do not plan on leaving you", he said as I felt myself beginning to calm down.

He placed a kiss on my lips again and I immediately responded. I began to have a mental argument with myself. I want him. I wanted him so bad, but I do not know if I want to go through with it. I do not know why, but I knew I trusted Asher and if I am to give up my virginity to anyone, it is him I will choose to give it up to. I felt him pulling away from the kiss and I immediately held his face.

"Beverly, we should not. If we keep going, I will not be able to stop myself", he said.

I heard myself saying, "I want this. I want you"

The look on his face darkened. And he tightened his hold on me. "Are you sure? What about my friends? They would hear us".

I felt myself blush at that statement. "Don't worry. I will handle that", I said as I let my magic come forth. I surrounded the room with an air bubble to trap all the noise in.

"Are you sure?", he asked again and I felt my heart beating faster, because of his consideration, as I nodded.

He lifted me princess-style and took me to his bed. I could feel my heart beating uncontrollably. I was really going to do this. I was going to give myself to the man I love. He gently laid me down on his bed as he kissed me slowly and passionately.

"Are you sure?', he asked again. I grabbed his face back and pushed my lips on his.

I felt his hand roaming around. Mapping my skin with his touch. Claiming his newly found territory. With every touch, I felt my skin hit up. I felt my heart beating. I did not want to stop. I want him. I wanted more. He rose and pulled off his shirt. I felt my cheeks set on fire when my eyes roamed around his chest. His chest was packed with the right amount of muscle. His skin was flawless against my hand. Too flawless. It felt like I was touching the skin of royalty. But then again, he is Asher, a commoner that would make any royal bow their heads in shame because of his unbelievable looks.

He looked into my eyes again, asking for permission and I nodded. That was the beginning of a wild night I would never forget nor will I want to forget.