Chapter 17

Lola's POV
It was one of those moments that I curse my luck for having a boyfriend that's so adamant. He didn't even ask me if I wanted to sleep with him – wait, that went out wrong
Not sleep as in actually sleep with him, but share a room with him
It's wrong on so many levels. First, we've been a thing for two days, two sun downs. And now, he expects me to share a bed with him? Nope, not a chance buddy.
I was still deliberating my next words, standing next to the bed's edge with my arms folded over my chest. Jake on the other hand, went into the bathroom, and been's stuck there for about ten minutes.
Truth be told, his bedroom looked like a billion-dollar entrepreneur suite with its luxurious furniture and lavish black and golden scheme. Every part of it screamed fancy, from the carved ceiling to the carpeted floor
Glass windows run from top to bottom, and from what I can see, parades the forest surrounding the castle. It was – classy to say the least, perfectly fitted for a crown prince. Not to mention it's tidiness, even tidier than my own bedroom, and that's something to say
If it weren't for the sound of the shower running inside the bathroom, I would've thought he drowned in there. Can a guy take any longer showering?
I huffed, agitated that I have to wait until he finishes, and plopped myself on his comfy bed
I should really come up with a way to get myself not to sleep in his room. I doubt I'll have my way, knowing Jake is as stubborn as a mule. They should really change that and start saying as stubborn as a werewolf, seriously, alphas don't back down unless things go their way
I'm so going to lose this argument
Let's face it, I have no excuse what so ever. Stupid Mark had to persist on staying with Mia in the same room, god knows what he's planning.I groaned, the last thing I want to think about is my best friends fûcking. Gross.
Hearing the shower cut off, I turned around, impatiently waiting for Jake to get out. I'm giving him a piece of my mind once he steps out of that door. I am absolutely positively
Sweet baby jesus.
My thoughts died down as I stared at the god like figure wrapped in only a loose towel hanging on his hips. He was a virtual image of an ancient greek fantasy, his corded muscles rippling with every step he took
I let my eyes hungrily devour the sight in front of me, from his bulging shoulders to his muscled chest down to his toned stomach and last but not least, the sexy V line that lead
Stop right there, I scolded myself
I take him as the type of person that spends hell lot of time in the gym, lifting heavy weights over and over again, putting them down, and then lifting them for a million or more times. That body of his didn't pop out from nowhere.
"Done checking me out?" He smirked, crossing his hand over his sculpt chest
"You wish." I scoffed.
"Suit yourself, darling." He drawled out, anything but convinced, his smirk widening.
I adverted my gaze, my cheeks burning from embarrassment. Stupid hormones, stupid mate bond, stupid Jake for having such a body. I wonder how it'll feel under my touch – No, don't even think about it
"I'm not sleeping in your room, Jake." I finally said making eye contact
"Lola, don't argue with me on this. You're sleeping here and that's final." He frowned, the smirk slipping from his face
"No, we're talking about this Jake. It's wrong on so many levels – will you put some clothes on!" I exclaimed, fighting the urge sneak a peek at his body once again
"But I'm very comfortable this way, love." I like nice Jake more
"Yeah, but I'm not." I rolled my eyes
"You're bound to see this," He pointed to his abs, "sooner or later love. Maybe even without the towel." I bet my face is tomato red right now.
"Jake." I sent him a disapproving glare
"I was just sayin. Don't worry I'll put on my boxers." The laughter in his eyes made my lips twitch up. It was a side of him I didn't see often, guess he still was that arrogant cocky mister –I'm –so –good –looking werewolf prince deep down.
I raised my brows as he walked out of the bathroom with a pair of dark grey shorts. Only."Jake, getting dressed involves your upper body as much as it involves your lower one." I said
"When it comes to bed, it only involves the lower one." He stated in a matter of fact tone. Damn him. That reminds me of what I wanted to talk to him about
"I'm don't want to sleep the same bed as you." Liar
"Then you sleep on the bed and I sleep on the couch." My mind went blank. I wanted to hear him say something along the lines of I'll let you sleep in one of the guest rooms, not this
"No, I'm not letting you sleep on the couch when this is your room. Why don't I just sleep in one of the guest rooms instead?" I argued, standing up, sighing exasperatedly
"Because I said so. I don't want you out of my sight, both of us being in the same room puts my heart at ease, I don't want to worry about something happening to you. So, you sleep on the bed and I'll take the couch." He said with finality
I watched as he unfolded the bedsheets, putting the comforters in place before securing off to the couch on the other end of the room
I hope I don't regret this
"Stop. I'll make a pillow wall." I murmured. He looked at me with a smile forming on his face.
"Couldn't ask for more." He grinned, and I could feel a smile making its way to my face.
The things you're doing to me, Jake
"But no funny business." I warned, raising my finger to show him how serious I was
"Deal." He nodded
And a pillow wall it was. Though I doubted it'll remain a solid one till morning with Jake's constant shifting in bed
"Don't I get a good night kiss?" I smiled at his desperate attempt
"Not tonight, babe. Think of it as a payback for today." I chuckled hearing him groan, snuggling into my pillow
"Good night, love."
"Good night, Jake." I murmured, feeling my body relax, ready to shut down
I fluttered my eyelids open feeling an arm draped over me. Jake laid next to me, practically hugging me, his even breath indicating he's still asleep. Much to my dismay, the pillow wall I built yesterday was far gone, Jake's bulky frame in its place.
We broke the one rule I wanted us to stick to, not that I'm complaining –my leg was flung over his. I don't know how we ended coiled in each other's embrace, but I didn't care. Screw what I said yesterday, I craved his touch
I allowed myself to take my sweet time praising every inch of his face, smiling to myself every now and then knowing that this is the man I'm bound to spend my life with.I felt like the luckiest girl on the planet. I trailed my finger over his sharp jawline, to the base of his neck and onto his shoulders. He's every girl's dream
Romantic –check.
Hot –check.
Understanding –check.
Possessive –check.
Loves me –check.
Does this man have any flaws? Not one I know of.
"Morning love." My eyes shot upward, Jake was gazing down at me with a hint of amusement on his face
"Morning." I blushed hoping he wasn't awake when I was downright ogling him
"How long you've been awake?" He rubbed his eyes
"A while. You know, you look really cute when you sleep." I said, watching his brows furrow
"Saying I'm cute is more of an insult than a compliment you know. I prefer something like jaw dropping hotness or sexiest man alive." He grinned, running a hand through his disheveled hair.
"You're so full of yourself." I snorted, trying to pull myself up, but his arm kept me from doing so
"Darling you're not going anywhere without giving me my morning kiss." He challenged, yanking me to him so our lips were almost touching.
I could get used to this
"He was so romantic, we spent all night talking and kissing. Gosh, he's an amazing kisser." Mia sighed dreamily
"You guys are such hopeless romantics." I laughed, shaking my head at Leila's shut –up glare.
"If I remember correctly, you were the one who wanted us together in the first place. So, you're in no position to nag." She put her hand under her chin as if to prove a point
"I know that, and I'm really happy for you guys. But I'd be grateful if you don't share with me how to shove your tongue down each other's throats adventures." She scowled hitting my arm.
"Shut up." She grumbled, huffing in protest
I chuckled at her flushed face but said nothing else regarding the subject. We kept wandering around the castle, both too engrossed in its beauty
"Hey Mia, what happened to your cousin, she kind off vanished." I looked at her, confusion written all over my face. I was quite relieved of her disappearance, having Ava in our castle was a pain in my royal ass, especially since she had her eyes set on Jake.
"Remember the ball?" Mia asked
"Yeah." I nodded
"When she realized that Jake isn't going to fall into her web, she wasted no time searching for another prey. And ding ding ding, she found what she's looking for." MIA scrunched her nose in disgustI on the other hand, raised my eyebrows in surprise.
"Jeez, who'd want her?" The look on my face matched Leila's.
"Manwhores, babe. You don't expect a man to say no to a woman that's all too willing to warm his bed now, don't you?" She replied almost instantly, waving her hand carelessly.
True.
I was about to retort, but a loud cough made both Mia and I turn around.
"So, you're the girl who stole my prince away from me." A girl sneered. I was taken aback by her rudeness.
Oh, oh.
Her steel blue eyes boiled with rage, glaring daggers at her 'prince stealer'.
So this is she. Jake's ex –chosen.
"I stole no one." I said slowly.
"Yeah, they're mates. Suck it up and deal with it." Mia snapped, and as much as I wanted to laugh at her sass, I kept a neutral mask.
"He was mine first! You will not take him away from me." The girl I still don't know the name of growled furiously.
This is getting out of hand.
"Look girl-" I started.
"Vera." She spoke sharply.
"Listen to me carefully, Vera. I'm prince Jake's mate, meaning no force in the world will break us apart. Not you, not anyone. He wasn't yours in the first place and neither will he. I get it that you're upset about everything but he's not the only guy out there." I said as calmly as I could.
"I wouldn't be so confident if I were you." She scoffed. I narrowed my eyes feeling my anger bubble.
"Your mate and I shared a sweet moment the other day. His lips are to die for." A sickening smile was plastered on her face.
"Why you little bitch!"