You are my mate
1205 Words
LYRA'S POV
“ I'm only telling the truth, sister,” Lilith said with a sneer. “You shouldn't nurse such abominable thoughts for your broth-”
While Lilith spoke, I stepped closer to her with a cold smile and shut her up with a heavy slap to the face. Gasps filled the hall as the sound of my slap resonated throughout the area, dragging the attention of people around.
Lilith’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief. “ Did you just slap me?!” She screeched and raised her hand to return the slap but I was fast enough to hold her off.
My eyes glowed in anger as I pushed her backwards and delivered another slap to her face which sent her to the floor.
“Don't ever speak to me in that manner. Do you understand?” I spat with a glowering face.
Lilith sat on the floor with a shocked gaze. The entire area was abuzz with gossip while she tried and failed to get up from the floor.
“How dare you do this?!” She roared in frustration as she slid from the puddle of her drink which splattered on the floor from her fall.
I picked my drink from the bar top and gulped down. All eyes were on me and my wolf was on edge.
For some reason, I couldn't shake off the anxiety that built up within me as the seconds passed.
I turned around with a visible anger, ready to leave when a delicious scent assaulted my senses.
My breath knocked out of me when I saw him. I couldn't believe it. My wolf chanted one word within me.
A word that changed everything and left me bereft with tingly feelings I shouldn't have.
Mate.
Jasper descended the stairs with a lazy stride, eyes focused on me. His hair was gelled back and his gray orbs were the most beautiful I've seen all night long.
I shook my head from the obscene thoughts that clouded it. I couldn't be mated to him. Jasper was the Alpha King's son.
He was one of Rowan's best friends and the playboy of the century. I'd grown up having his quiet presence around the house with the boys.
Jasper was the looker, which helped him grab a lot of women's attention. He barely spoke and yet they were drawn to him like a moth to a flame.
His bad boy aura and obvious daddy issues gave him a special touch of vagueness that beckons to every female along the radius.
I suddenly felt green with jealousy. They were all looking at him, adjusting their skirts and smiles as soon as he walked in.
They all wanted him. My wolf didn't like that, and if I was being honest, neither did I.
Jasper headed for me with a blank look on his face. He stopped in front of me and his lips drew to a smirk that took breath out of my lungs.
“Welcome home, Lyra.” He said with amusement dancing in his eyes.
Words eluded me as I tried to come up with a befitting response. “Jasper …” I breathed and he smiled.
“ I bet you enjoyed every bit of that.”
Jasper gestured to Lilith, who stormed out of the place with a disgruntled look on her face. I couldn't lie, putting Lilith in her place took off some pent-up frustration.
However, all of that did not matter at the moment. I stared at Jasper, unable to believe it. He was my mate. As soon as the thought registered in my brain, I thought of Rowan.
I was in love with Rowan. I couldn't be mated to another. This couldn't be happening.
Jasper stared at me but didn't acknowledge our bond. He knew it but he was yet to say a word. To acknowledge what we both knew was present.
“Say something.” I demanded.
I couldn't stand the silence. Not anymore.
Jasper feigned ignorance of our situation. “ Rowan was looking for you.” He said and my heart skipped a beat.
Rowan…
Everything became a lot more complicated with the memory of Rowan and the strong emotions I felt towards him.
Feel. The emotions I feel.
Jasper led the way. “Come on now, he won't cut the cake without you.”
I followed him with a confused expression. He didn't say a word. Was this his way of rejecting me? I felt my blood boil in anger and grabbed him by the arm.
“ Follow me.” I didn't wait for a response and dragged him out of the house towards the backyard.
The spot where our hands connected sizzled with electricity that throbbed between us.
When I was certain we were away from ear shots. I let go of him and faced him with frustration visible in my countenance.
“You are my mate.” I said when he didn't speak.
At this point, I wondered if he was aware. Did he not feel the connection too? Everything was happening so fast.
Jasper tilted his perfectly sculpted brow. “So?” The indifference in his tone was paralyzing, infuriating as well as unbelievable.
“What is that supposed to mean?” My tone was bitter. “You knew all along and chose to ignore me?”
Jasper took a few steps in my direction until I was short of breath and space. He traced a finger through my face and sparks danced between us.
“ Do you think I don't feel it too?” He breathed with a gruff tone that lit a fire within me.
Unconsciously, I leaned into his form, enjoying the feel of his palm against my face and his intoxicating scent.
“This bond between us …” His arm wrapped loosely around my waist as he dragged us closer. “This need to take you against this wall and never stop until you become a mess of whims and pants while you hold on to me for your dear life.”
My eyes flickered close, and I felt the bulge of his desire. My skin sizzled, and my breathing was harsh.
“Trust me, Lyra.” He bit my earlobe. “ I feel it too. I feel it so strongly.”
I felt a waft of air assault me as he stepped back with a taut look on his face. I mourned the loss of his body heat.
“ I feel it but that's it.” Jasper said, breaking my trance. My heart revolted against his words and my anger returned to me.
“What? Why?” I asked, stepping into his space. “ Do you hate me too? You want to reject me?”
Jasper smirked and it was an equal measure of beautiful and infuriating. I was set to give him a piece of my mind when he shut me up with his words.
“ I am not interested in a mate that has feelings for another.” He deadpanned.
My heart froze. Jasper stared me in the eye and I saw a bit of pain which disappeared with the speed of light.
“ Not when that person is my best friend.”
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