Ch - 6: Sinful Temptation
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~Eleanor~
“Open up,” he demanded. I hesitated a little before complying. The smell of the medicine alone was enough to cause vomiting. How can anyone drink something that not only looks bad but also smells terrible?
“No, girlie, that's not right. Open up; say, ah!”
I almost choked. f**k, doesn’t this man realize how strange it feels for him to say those words? I gathered all of my courage and finally drank the tonic. Heck, my intuition was correct. It tasted exactly like it smelled: like chicken poop!
“Good girl,” he complimented, and I forced a smile, subconsciously leaning away.
We were so close, I could hear him breathing. I do not think it is okay for us to be so close, especially since I know almost nothing about him and he seems to know everything about me.
“You almost lost your essence as a wolf during the accident. Fortunately, I was there in time to preserve it. When you have recovered to some extent, I will take you to see my world.”
I looked up at him, successfully locking eyes with him. They were a pair of mesmerizing sea blue eyes, which were uncommon among wolves, much like my red ginger hair. His eyes made me think of Cyrus, my childhood sweetheart. Has he already found a mate? Where is he now?
“Ssh! It is unpleasant to think of another man in my presence,” he said, “I get jealous easily.” His tone was lighthearted, but I couldn't help but feel this man was being serious.
Is he really my second chance mate? He can read people's minds! Damn, how powerful is this man?
“Just because you saved me does not mean I am yours, okay? I know I owe you my life, but I dislike being restricted. Also, I value my privacy; stop prying into my thoughts.”
Oh, where did the courage to confront this man come from? My God, damn mouth! I knew it would one day get me in trouble. Same way, it accepted Beta Victor's rejection without a second thought.
“Girl, do you not ever listen? Don't think about another man in my presence!” he commanded. His tone this time was strange.
He inched closer to me. I could hear him breathe. He raised my chin with his index finger, forcing me to look directly at his face. His masculine scent deftly assaulted my nostrils.
Damn, do not tell me anything to suggest otherwise; this man is clearly attempting to seduce my poor heart. I gulped saliva. As I gazed at his face, I temporarily forgot about the taste of the tonic.
He had thick, long lashes that flapped like butterfly wings whenever he blinked.
His tanned white skin was smooth and tight, and his facial sculpture was simply stunning. I did not dare to look down at those succulent pink lips.
Perhaps I will succumb to this sinful temptation. Strange how I can not seem to control my attraction to him. Is this the result of mate bonds? Is this an indication that he is truly my second chance mate?
“Good, always think about me - us!”
He grinned wickedly before pulling away. Gosh! I was duped by his attractiveness. Ah, who wouldn't? I bet every maiden here wants to be his mate.
“You heard what Doctor Cardo Lee said about your health and recovery. You do not need to be stressed. There is more than just physical stress; there is also mental and psychological stress. Do not worry about the situation; rest assured that you are safe and secure here. Anyone who wishes to harm you will have to go through me.”
His words gave me an unusual sense of security. I nodded, and he patted my hair like a child. I furrowed my brow and glared at him.
“I'm not a child!” I grumbled.
“Oops! I forgot that you are malnourished, which is why you are so short. But do not worry, your darling husband is here to help you grow a few more inches before you can not get any taller again.”
“You… My height is 151 cm, and my weight is 115 pounds. That is already amazing for a 19-year-old.”
How dare he make fun of me by calling me short.
“151? Did you attend school? Haha, based on the three master's degrees I received after graduating from college, I estimate that you weigh 93 pounds and are 147 centimeters.”
Narcissist! He is just showing off. I estimated that he weighs about 160 pounds and stands 182 centimeters tall.
“Oh, girlie, you are not so bad, I suppose. However, the correct figure is 161 pounds and 183 centimeters.”
I wanted to roll my eyes, but I held back. Are all attractive people so arrogant? Tch, I am also beautiful, but I do not brag like this.
“Alright, take a nap; I will go to work. I will not be back early, so Edward will assign you a maid. After the IV content is completed, she will take you out to see the bustling city.”
“Alright, but where is this place?”
“Twilight Pack, somewhere in the heart of London,” he replied. He then gave me a gentle kiss on the crown of my head before leaving.
London? I could not believe it. I remember seeing this city on the Moonshadow Pack map. There have been many rumors about how beautiful and advanced this place is when compared to Moonshadow. I never imagined that one day, I would be here.
****
A few hours later, in the evening.
“Relax, Miss Eleanor; you are not going to die,” Jenna said. She sounded exasperated and so was I.
“You… How do you manage to remain calm while sitting in this thing? I asked. I was holding my breath.
“Breathe!” Jenna shouted. “Yeah, take a deep breath and relax. Yes, just like that,” she gestured for me to relax, and I tried to follow her lead.
“You are doing an excellent job,” she said, and I felt great. “This is a car. You do not need to be afraid of it. It is similar to a carriage ride but without the horse or rider. It will take you wherever you want as long as it is on the map. You can drive yourself or use self-driving mode and enter your location; it will take you there. There is no need to be scared of it. We will soon arrive at the restaurant.”
“But it's so packed up. I can not breathe properly; I need natural air!”
“Ooh, oxygen! I will simply open the roof of the car.” Jenna chuckled and clicked a button in the front row.
The car cover slowly opened on both sides, leaving me in awe of the beautiful starry night.
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