22. YOU ARE MINE

Jayda looked over at her report which she was going to present to the elder council. This way they could keep track of the members she had healed.

Also, she would be able to know when it was time to leave the pack and go back home to hers. Daemon had promised her that he would take her back. Jayda was carefully waiting for that day to come.

Looking over at the list, she realized she had only healed about one quarter and there was still a lot more to go. Healing wasn't something you do in a day since it took some of her energy as a healer. Therefore, it was not possible to be done healing in a few days.

She grabbed the papers and walked out of her room. She was heading to the throne room when she saw Daemon and a man around his age group.

He was just as huge as Daemon, and they had some likeness. He looked like his twin to be exact. Jayda had never seen him before, it was her first time seeing someone who could match up with Daemon.

Jayda tried to ignore, going to mind her business when Daemon stopped her. She bowed her head slightly to him out of respect and he immediately stopped her which wasn't supposed to be so but she had no choice since he was the Alpha and she was supposed to respect and honour him

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“Who is this beauty?” Daemon’s best friend, Asher asked.

Jayda was a little surprised by his blunt words but she said nothing. The words were supposed to make her smile but there was something weird about it and his expression.

Asher stretched his hands to her which she took but he didn't let her go immediately.

“You are very beautiful” And then he took her hand to his lips and pecked her on there.

Daemon’s eyes almost poked out of their socket when he saw this. He felt a heat move up from his belly and the feeling to stop Asher from going further settled in him.

He held Asher’s hand and tactically removed it from that of Jayda.

“She is the healer I told you about Jayda, and this is my friend, Asher” He moved Jayda to his side, creating a gap between her and Asher.

Asher didn't stop there. He continued to glare amorously to the point that she was noticing his stares and starting to feel creeped about it.

“Wow, your name is just as beautiful as you are. You are the healer? Are you going to heal the pain in my heart as well?” He asked, touching his chest dramatically and pressing his eyes dolly on her.

Jayda scoffed quietly, trying to hide her irritation for his words.

However, she didn't want to show that to him since he was the Alpha’s guest and friend. Jayda laughed it off and then proceeded to leave but then Asher held her hand, stopping her.

“When are you going to be free? We can get the healing started, I think I have serious pain in my chest” He smiled, showing off his pretty teeth.

Jayda laughed gently again, all she wanted to do was escape the scene. She didn't want to continue the conversation as it was getting more weird. Did he have to repeat those words? She thought.

Asher on the other hand just wanted to see her and speak to her alone. Her beauty got him smiling foolishly.

He loved making women flush at his words but reverse was the case for Jayda.

“You know she is taken right?” Daemon once again split their hands and stood in the middle, making Jayda stand behind him. It looked like her knight in shining armor.

Jayda felt her heart skip a beat, she didn't know the reason it did that. It shouldn't have done so.

“Taken to where?” Asher feigned ignorance, still trying to see Jayda’s face.

“She is mated to another man” He frowned, annoyed with the oblivion his friend was playing.

“I don't see the man. Where is he?” He raised his brows.

Daemon's frown deepened but Asher pretended again, ignoring his friend and going for Jayda again.

“If I were your mate, I would be with you all the time”

Jayda frowned this time, she had had enough of it.

“Well, you are not, sorry” She smiled but her words were filled with contempt.

“If you would excuse me, I have a report to submit to the elders council” And with this, she walked away, heading to the throne room.

As she walked to the throne room, she was reminded of her mate, Damien. Daemon's words reminded her of him.

And she couldn't help but think about how he was fairing without her. It was not like her presence was never known. He only thought about himself and never took her idea to himself.

Sometimes, she felt unseen and unimportant and he went ahead to take Ayra as his mate immediately she disappeared, it was almost like he was waitibg for her to disappear.

“Miss Jayda, you are welcome” One of the elders spoke as soon as Jayda set foot into the room.

She smiled and stopped in front of them.

It was not her first time presenting a report hence she was familiar with all of them. They all seemed to like her.

Of course, she was the healer. Jayda went ahead and presented the files she had compiled and they passed it around.

They kept nodding their heads, impressed by the numbers she had done.

She was that kind of woman, strong and responsible. Too bad she wasn't able to showcase this in her pack, Damian often did what was on his mind and did not take her advice. He rarely listened to her.

“Wow, I am impressed, Jayda. However, I would like to make a suggestion” One of the elders looked up and Jayda focused her attention on him.

“I think you would have to hold your suggestion, Jayda, I need you” Daemon walked back into the room. He couldn't help but leave Asher to himself. Asher did nothing but flirt with Jayda which he does to other women.

Jayda looked at Daemon bemused, before looking back at the elder.

“It is alright, you can go Jayda.” The elder spoke. Jayda nodded and bowed her head before leaving with Daemian.

“Why did you interrupt?” She asked as soon as they got out.

“I need you to help me with an important task” he said and then held her hand. He pulled her to his room. Their hands met and Jayda didn't feel very comfortable, infact she felt this sudden heat swirl up inside her.

It wasn't intimate yet she felt that way. Only his touch made her think farther than she should.

Daemon opened the door and pulled her in. Jayda watched him as he turned the door lock, securing it.

She wondered what he was doing, her mind went wild.

Daemon ran his hand in his hair, trying to control himself as his eyes were stationed on Jayda.

Every word Asher said resonated with him. All he could think about was how every word was perfect for Jayda but damn, it only made him angry hearing another man say those words to her.

She was truly as beautiful as the moonlight and her presences was compelling, Asher said these words and he couldn't help but think that Asher would make her fall in love with him.

“What are you doing?” Jayda asked, and then he turned to her.

“Why did you wear that dress?” He asked, walking closer, his voice sounding hoarse.

Jayda looked at her dress, it covered most of her body but it was a bodycon dress. It brought out her shape and made her look sexy and hard to resist.

“Why?” She asked.

“You just..... look so good” Daemon sighed, taking in her body. He had been dying to say those words. Now he suddenly got the bravery to say it because of Asher.

“Uhm, thank you" Jayda answered feeling tensed and nervous.

“Is the room hot? I think the room is hot, we should open the curtaina” She looked around, avoiding his gaze.

“No, you are hot. Goodness, you look too good, I can't resist you” He ran his hands in his hair again, unsure if he should be telling her these words.

And Jayda just stared, staring into his eyes. She was contemplating whether to dismiss him or just fully admit it to herself. No, she didn't feel anything special toward Daemon, she told herself.

He walked closer, covering up the space between them, and then without warning, he snaked his hand around her waist.

“Come here” He pulled her closer and she gasped at the level of proximity.

After several minutes trying to battle Daemon's seductive touch, Jayda finally resists and says she cannot be with someone's mate no matter how bad she wants him, leaving Daemon disappointed and stunned.

However, Freya and Cassandra had seen Daemon and Jayda go into his room. Immediately, they pressed their ears against the door and eavesdrop on them.

“What?” Cassandra spat in anger after hearing all that Daemon was saying to Jayda.

“Hot? When last did he tell me I am hot?!” Cassandra was boiling.

“I can't believe my brother is doing this!” Freya added. Then she pulled Cassdansra back when Jayda started to moan unconsciously, they heard her sound and it seemed like Daemon was touching her. Freya was scared Cassandra would hear too much and cry.

“No. He can’t be treating me like this” Cassandra covered her mouth, feigning tears.

She needed Freya to pity her and be on her side.

“Exactly but it is not his fault. It is that stupid girl, she is the one turning him against you and we are going to make her pay. Come with me” Freya held her hand and dragged her to Jayda’s room.

“What are we doing here?” Cassandra asked.

“Destroy her room!” Freya smirked and Cassandra nodded. However, she rejoiced inwardly, she was getting what she wanted. Freya had completely hated Jayda on her behalf.