Ava's POV
“Oooh… such a cosy relationship.” I teased, and Jake threw a dismissive hand.
“I don't even want to think about it.” He said to me and let out a sharp breath.
I smiled and adjusted myself on the bed without taking my eyes off him. I understood how he felt about the whole thing. If she didn't want to trust and lay low when other girls were around, it'll be difficult for him to have a good conversation with others and make connections if need be.
Well, he's a handsome man and has so many qualities that almost all women would go crazy for, so since she got him, she's certainly going to do her best to protect him from those who want to prey on him.
“It's really going to be a long road and one you'll have to be patient with. I can see she's having a difficult time trusting you to be with any other female, which can be quite understandable, but she didn't need to feel so scared when it comes to me.” I said to him calmly.
“Yeah, I know. But then, it is what it is. I don't know what else to do or say to her.” Jake uttered and walked up to me to take a seat.
At least now he can finally take a seat without any complaint from his mate. It was a little funny with the way she kept on stressing him without knowing that it was doing a lot to him, but then, what can I say about women?
I smiled again and let out a sigh.
“Don’t make her feel angry or bad for so long. If she makes you happy, then cherish her always. I just want you to always be happy.” I said to him so he would be able to feel free to enjoy his relationship whenever.
I wouldn't want to be a selfish person because I also know how it feels to be with someone that makes one feel happy. And seeing as he always wanted to do what was best for me, I didn't want him to continue to ignore his interests and joy because of me. When I become happy and satisfied, he would have to start all over again to find his, and I don't want that for him.
“Hmmm. Well, I've heard you, Ava. Now that she isn't here with us in the ward, we can continue our conversation.” He urged, looking at me with rapt attention.
“Okay, so it's just about the Prince. You know, I expected to be rejected by him because my status and his were so different. Besides, with the way he looked, I could already tell that I wouldn't have any luck with him accepting me.” I began the starting point of my story.
“He rejected you outrightly without thinking twice, so there's really no need for him to come back asking for you to be with him when it is so obvious that he's just coming back for his gain. Then what about your happiness?” Jake spoke, looking like he was gradually losing his restraint on anger.
“I know, right? Well, I feel he found me easily through my scent, and I don't know how possible it was for him. Something must have made him stay because he seemed so sure that I was here. This is an all-boys school. He had every reason to be discouraged.” I said, thinking deeply about how he could have found me easily when we already had it planned to ensure that I wouldn't be seen by him.
“Hmmm. You said he rejected you, right?” Jake asked me, staring like he was calculating something from within.
I wondered what he caught this time and what he would say about it. So, I also made sure to pay attention to whatever he had to say and the expressions he made.
“Yes, he did.” I responded, waiting for whatever conclusion he had.
“Okay, did you accept the rejection the moment he rejected you?” He questioned me, and I looked at him with an expression that only meant, “Where are you going with that?”
“I didn't actually accept the rejection. I was too pained to think about anything and only found my way out of the miserable pack house.” I replied and let out a sad sigh.
“That's it. You didn't accept the rejection.” Jake uttered while snapping his fingers.
“What do you…” The words trailed off my tongue as I began to realise what he meant. “Yes, I didn't accept the rejection.”
Not accepting the rejection only meant that the bond was still there. No bond was severed, and he could track me by my scent if he desired it.
That's how he found me without going through a lot of stress. My strong scent was still in the school, and that's why he was still convinced that I was right here in the school.
“Gosh. Now, I see.”
“Exactly. So, because your connection is still intact and very strong, he found you and was convinced you were right in this school, which means that if we leave the school, he can still always find you if he puts his mind to it.” Jake brought my notice to it.
But more than realising how Prince Asher came to find me, I also realised something about my relationship with the triplets. Everything makes sense to me now.
Jace, Jay, and Joey have probably not felt connected to me as they ought to. They are probably only attracted to me a little because of the traces of us being mates. The moment I accept that fact, they'll feel me more.
But it would only be confusing for them at the end of it all. I won't want them to go crazy in their minds thinking that they've become gay. Once they later find out that I'm a female, it could get a little worse for them to comprehend.