Chapter 26 His sweet mate
Our gaze locked for a moment, and suddenly, his face was nearing mine.
And strangely, I didn't move away. I didn't want to. I knew he was going to kiss me but it felt like that was exactly what I wanted.
So I closed my eyes, expecting it. But a minute passed and nothing happened.
I opened my eyes and saw his face just a hairbreadth away, a smirk playing on his face.
“You wanted the kiss, didn't you?” He teased.
The insult jerked me back to reality and I pushed him back.
I must have looked like a fool with my eyes closed while expecting him to kiss me.
He laughed, like he could read my mind.
“If you want the kiss, Aria, you know you just have to say it.”
Hell no!
“I don't want a kiss! Just leave me alone!” I responded and hurried right inside the bathroom to get a towel.
I can't even believe I let Lucian see my nakedness. Now, he would be able to draw me without mistake if he were an artist.
“I'm not leaving, Aria,” He muttered.
For a moment, I mentally expressed my gratitude to him for not mentioning the naked part experience. I think I might die of shame if that happens.
I stepped out again but ignoring him, I moved to my closet instead.
“We are having breakfast together,” he announced.
“I'm not interested. Didn't your maid tell you that?” I responded without looking at him.
“After you used your power on them. Isn't that abuse of power?”
I paused to look at him. “What do you mean by that?”
A smirk was still dancing on his face. “You don't remember what you did?”
Then it came back. I remembered the way they responded without any protests.
“Wait, what was that?”
He turned away from me as if dignity decided to knock on his door and let me dress without his watchful eyes.
I dressed in a short skirt and a t-shirt. I would have gone for a longer skirt, actually, but there are none here.
I wonder who selected these clothes. It would definitely be Lucian.
“You used your Luna power on them, dummy. I didn't know you had it on you, I must say I'm impressed. Besides, I didn't know it was going to come up so fast.”
Luna's power? That sounds interesting actually. I didn't realize I would be blessed with a power just for mating with the Alpha, even though I'm still just human.
At least I could escape like that. Maybe I could command them to open the door for me.
He turned to me. “It doesn't work like that, you know.”
I blinked once, shocked. Did he just read my mind?
“It seems like Chloe didn't tell you everything afterall,” he walked closer, so he could lean against the closet and watch me very closely. “With this on you,” he gestured slightly towards the mark. “I can track your whereabouts as fast as I can. I can reach you within the blink of an eye. You can't escape anymore.”
What!
“So, how do you escape when I will know the moment you step out of this place?”
So that was why he decided to mark me. So I wouldn't be able to run away from him.
“You monster!” I said between clenched teeth.
He smiled, and somehow the action ignited fire inside me. “You are mine, Aria whether you like it or not.”
I can't believe this just happened to me. I can't believe I'm finally stuck with Lucian. This means there's no way out for me at all.
I can't believe this is how I am going to live my entire life.
“Don't worry, I've got you Aria. You will never lack anything here, that I promise,” he assured.
I adjusted back, hot anger pouring into me. “I never asked for your protection. The only thing I want is for you to leave me alone!” I yelled. “Leave me alone forever!” I repeated, making a lot of emphasis on it in an attempt to use the Luna's power on him as I had done with the maids.
He went still for a moment, his expression unable to read. Could the power have worked? Is he going to leave me now?
He suddenly burst into a rumble of laughter
The anger dried off my face, replaced with some emotions I couldn't fathom.
“You seriously think your Luna's power can work on me? Oh no pumpkin, that can't happen.”
My face fell.
“We have to eat and you will follow me this instant.”
I adjusted backwards again. “Or what!” I dared him.
He scanned me for a moment, took a step forward, and lifted me off the floor.
“What the heck do you think you are doing?” I yelled while I punched his back repeatedly.
“Punch me harder baby girl,” he teased. “I love your love punches. It's making me hard.”
What the heck!
His words forced me to an instant stop. How can I overcome this monster in human skin?
“Well, you may carry me all you want but you can't force me to eat.”
“We shall see about that,” I heard the smirk in his voice.
He stepped into the room, with me still on his shoulder, while the maids watched. I can't believe this is happening to me.
Getting to the dining room, he gently placed me on the floor and pulled the chair out for me.
There were maids around, some still serving the dishes while the others were just standing behind us.
To avoid a long stare, I hurried to sit.
Lucian smiled. “Good girl.”
I folded my arms in front of me nonetheless. “I'm still not going to eat. So, better just leave me alone.”
Lucian's smile widened as he took his seat beside me. He looks so happy and somehow I just knew he was up to something not good. I just can't place my hands on it.
After the maids had settled the table, he turned to me, his eyes sparkling.
“Let's eat my love.”
I huffed and looked away. He doesn't know me alright. I can be very stubborn.
Suddenly, I felt his warm hand on my thigh and I jerked up.
I looked at him, and our gaze locked; his expression was corky.
I gripped the hand quickly, when I felt it move. But he was stronger and even with my force, his hand still continued to drift even further towards my inner thigh.
My body shudders with tremor, heat rushing into me again. His touch seemed to awaken thousands of nerves, and for a moment, I didn't want him to stop.
So, I spread my legs for him and felt him finally reach the tip of my panties.
A soft moan escaped my mouth.
“Easy there, Aria,” Lucian said quickly, jerking me back to reality. “I know the food looks so promising, but you didn't have to moan. It would give another meaning.”