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Ruth's P.O.V

"Sis, do you really think it's gonna work?" my stupid little brother asked for the fifth time as we arrangeed the bed sheets and scattered rose petals over them.

"What do you you mean by that? Of course its going to work." I said with confidence. After all who doesn't fall for their mate? It's just a matter of time.

"If you say so" he sighed. "I really don't want to see you getting hurt" he said as he moved to arrange the wine bottles.

Does he really have no faith in me?

"You can stop worrying about me. Today I'm going to seduce him for sure. Who knows? Maybe you'll be soon playing with you neice and nephews" I giggled at the thought of little Ruth and little Nathan running around our house playing with each other.

I looked at my brother to see his reaction. As expected he was scowling at me. Now I'm more determined to seduce Nathan. Then he can see it for himself. I smiled at myself, proud of my own plans.

When the room was ready, I got to work on myself. With a sexy red night gown hugging my perfect curves, I put on the perfect makeup for the night. Let's see how he can resist this! I smiled proudly at myself as I laid lazily on the bed, waiting for my mate to enter the room.

I didn't have to wait long as his long slender fingers pushed the door open and closed it behind him. He looked around the room in suspicion, probably not expecting the sight. But his facial features didn't even change the slightest bit. Pfftt! Will it kill him to show a little expression on his face?

I nervously waited for his scanning silver-grey orbs to land on me. And when they did, I felt my heart skip a bit. I gulped as anxiety started to take over me. Damn! It's harder than I expected. He took a moment to scan my body leaving me squirming under his gaze.

~calm down ~calm down ~I'm good ~I'm good~

It felt like eternity as he stood there and checked up on me. When he finally opened his lips to say something, I thought I'd have a heart attack.

"What's the occasion?" his question felt like a slap on my face. Isn't it obvious? Is he really that dumb?

Gathering my scattering thoughts I pulled myself together. I can't just give up.

"I prepared a feast for You. Come and enjoy it" I said biting my lower lips seductively. This should give him the hint, right?

His expression didn't change as he stood there as calmly as the ocean. Is he trying to piss me off on purpose?

I got up from the bed and got the wine for us. Taking his hand in mine, I guided him to the bed and poured the wine for us. As I was about to drink it, I was stooped by his question.

"Why are you eating so unhealthy?" I gave him a confused look. What's wrong with a little bit of wine?

"Your alcohol consumption is absolutely intolerable. You are a woman for Moon's sake. Eat something healthy. I'll go grab some fruits for you. Do you like apples?" one moment he was angry and the another moment he's sweetly smiling at me. And where did the healthy food came from? Is he telling me that I look sick?

"I don't like apples" I snapped, pissed at his remarks. Then an idea popped into my head and I decided to tease him a little. "But I like banana" I said, eyes sparkling in mischief.

"OK!" he smiled as he got up to leave.

I felt like I was thrown off a cliff. The only thing running in my head was, ~he didn't get it~he didn't get it ~he didn't get it~

Seriously? He turned out to be dumber than I expected. This guy really knows how to piss me off. No way am I letting him get away that easily!

I walked up to this walking figure and slammed my hand on the door, stopping him from opening the the door. He turned to me, his eyes confused.

"Didn't you want me to bring bananas for you?" his innocent question almost made me want to slap myself. What did I even expect?

"I meant that I want your f*****g d**k you i***t!" I blurted out in annoyance. Man! He's driving me insane.

His eyes widened ever so slightly that I nearly missed it. He seemed shocked as he didn't say anything for the next five minutes or so. I waited patiently to let him register it in his mind as I didn't want to be like a gangster trying to r**e an innocent girl who didn't even know what s*x is.

After what felt like eternity of silence he finally said, "Oh!" "But I'm not ready for that yet" he added.

My jaw dropped. That's it? He's not ready? I felt my eyebrow twitching in annoyance. He looked as if he had done nothing wrong. This bastard!

"Fine" I said. "I won't force you to have s*x with me. Just come and have a drink with me and I'll forget about it"

He hesitated for a moment but nodded anyway. I handed him a glass and took one for myself. He didn't drink as he kept looking at his glass contemplating whether or not to drink it. He's such a mood killer! I sighed.

"Relax it has less than five percent of alcohol. So you'll be fine." I said nonchalantly.

"And even if you get drunk, it's not like I'll r**e you." he looked at me with horror filled eyes. He was so damn cute that I let out a laugh. I would squeeze him forever if I could.

He took a sip, probably testing if I was right,then chugged down the whole glass. He got up to leave. I wanted him to stay but I also didn't want to force him to do anything so I just watched him exit the room. He's probably not coming back today either. I feel so alone.

I changed my clothes and wandered outside the hallway, desperately trying to soothe the loneliness seeping out of my heart. Why doesn't my mate want me? Am I too unattractive to him? He's probably gone to his Alpha. I hate that Alpha jerk. How dare he steal my mate from me! I know they're close. I know the way Nathan looks at the Alpha isn't just normal admiration and the way that Alpha looks at my mate just makes me want to beat him to death. If it wasn't for Nathan, I'd have surely punched that Alpha even if I didn't stand a chance against him.

Strangely though, I don't feel heartbroken, just lonely. I don't understand why. I'm not hugely attracted to Nathan though I think he's attractive. And I'm not jealous though I'm protective over him. Ugh! This makes my head hurt. I should really consult with someone expert.

I caught the scent of someone familiar as I walked further down the hallway. And as expected, I came to face the last person I wanted to see right now. My father.

He stood as proud and arrogant as ever looking down on me with his cold eyes.

"Ruth, you've to come back with me" he said, not leaving a room for protest. But I wasn't just going to let him have his way.

"I won't" I refused. "I'm staying here with my mate" who does he think he is? He can go f**k himself. I don't give a damn about his business. I'm not his property.

"No you're not." he said, his tone colder than ever. "I've already consulted with the Alpha and he wants you gone" his sinister smile made me sick. That jerk Alpha!

"I don't care about what the Alpha says. I'm staying with my mate" I refused to budge from my decision. That damn Alpha can say whatever he wants I'm not leaving my mate.

"Are you sure? Cause if you're not coming, your dear little brother will be the one carrying your burdens" he sounded as if he wasn't our father at all, as if we were merely his business tools. Bastard!

"No, you won't!" I gritted my teeth, refraining myself from losing my cool.

"Of course you're welcome to try me honey. You know your father better than anyone" jerk! I wanted to snap his neck so bad. I hated him. Hated him to the core.

"I'm coming with you. Just keep Asher out of this" I said as I felt a new space of loneliness spreading in my heart. I don't want to go. I don't want to leave my mate. I don't want to be alone again. Nathan!