Chapter 35

Lola's POV
He's awake
I didn't move a limb, staring into those tender green eyes while managing to convince myself that this is real, I'm not imagining things. Jake is up from his coma and is looking at me with so much longing that made my heart race
Jake is awake – Oh my gosh, he's awake
"Jake!" I probably looked like a kangaroo as I jumped on the bed but I couldn't care less. My lips landed on his in an instant and I smiled when I sensed his surprise, but nonetheless kept my lips planted on his.
He responded quickly, pressing his lips harder, expressing his urgent need to taste my lips; to savor the taste of them. His hand snaked around my neck, pulling me closer and deepening the kiss, making me feel how much he missed me over those awful days. He cupped my cheek, his tongue tracing my lower lip and I keenly parted my lips, giving in to him
The tingles returned, that amazing feeling of our lips connecting came back to me after a long wait, and I loved every single second of it. I gripped his shoulder and moaned feeling his hand rest on my bum and squeeze tightly.
We broke apart soon after, both in need of air but at the same time wanting more and more. It's not until he winced that my eyes lingered on the patched and covered wound, my mouth opening slightly in horror. I totally forgot about his injury
"Don't move, I'm going to get the doctor to check on you okay?" I said hurriedly, my eyes moving from his chest up to his face, the pain present moments ago changing into a look of dismay
"Don't go. The doctor will come either way to check up on me, right now I want us alone." His raspy voice brought tingles down my spine. Even though he just woke up from a coma but damn he sounds super sexy. I snapped out of it, a blush creeping its way to my face, and tried to wipe out any thought that might make me blush deeper
Note that I tried and trust me it's not as easy as it looks, not when your boyfriend is lying half naked and staring at you intensely, holding so much desire that you think that he'll ravish you senseless right there.
Yeah, that
"Come here." He patted the place on the bed next to him, pulling himself up in a sitting position, definitely in pain. I bit my lip feeling my own chest constricting at the sight of him, I wish I can make his pain fade away, only if
I came nearer but still he wasn't satisfied with the space between us, the raise of his eyebrows said it all and without saying another word, he wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer. Turning to look at him, I instantly giggled seeing that boyish grin on his face and snuggled closer to him, throwing my hand over his toned stomach eagerly but at the same time carefully
"I was so worried Jake, I thought –I thought I was going to lose you. The doctor said that you'll eventually wake up but he wasn't so sure about the effects of the wolfs bane on your body." I murmured against his chest. Tears gathered in my eyes, remembering the doctor saying exactly so.
Hearing no response, I looked up to notice him staring down at me with much adoration. He placed a soft kiss on me forehead but then sighed heavily, sadness flashing through his eyes
"When Mark first told me that you were nowhere to be found, you can't imagine the dread I felt. A young girl working here was brutally murdered and two staff members went missing after that so we suspected that they were the ones that helped Luke." I opened my mouth but nothing came out, the shock on my face must've been evident since Jake nodded stiffly
"I was so scared Lola, fearing that they'll do the same to you. I wasn't sleeping, always on patrol shifts with the warriors to look for clues, any signs or footsteps. I was literally going insane, thinking of where you are and what that man's doing to you." He bit out harshly, anger crossing his features
I can't imagine the frustration he went through during those days, searching in every corner of the kingdom to find me. Squeezing his hand, I gently caressed his cheek in attempt to calm him down and it worked, he closed his eyes relaxing under my touch. We sat in comfortable silence, content with each other's embrace
"Did he touch you?" He suddenly spoke, his gaze hardening. When I didn't answer him immediately, his gaze fueled with rage and I found him starting to climb off the bed
"That mother fucking –"
"He didn't touch me Jake." I stated softly, watching him snap his head in my direction with a distraught look on his face. I think he may have misunderstood my hesitation
"Then why did you hesitate to tell me?" He asked, raising a brow in a don't–you–dare–lie–to–me
"You took me by surprise, that's all." I shrugged
"Good. Because if that bastard had laid a hand on you then I swear I will detach his head from his body." I knew he wasn't joking. Honestly, I was kind of stunned that Jake haven't yet went to the cellars and beat the shit out of him.
And I wanted him to do exactly that, more than eager to see Luke's face covered with his own blood, but I knew that right now wasn't the best timing. I guess we'll have to wait for the trials
"How are you feeling? Any pain?" I asked, still concerned
"Slight pain, but a kiss will make me feel better." He smirked
"Not until you let me call the doctor." I bit the inside of my cheek to keep myself from laughing at his horrified expression.
"Is it so wrong to ask for some alone time with my girlfriend?" He folded his arms over his chest and my eyes trailed over his magnificence. Seeing that I was indeed ogling him, I snapped out of my daze and forced my eyes to meet his own.
"Not at all, but I'm only worried about you." I furrowed my brows to let him know that I was serious, not that I wasn't enjoying the sight of him pouting like a little kid
"Sweetheart, you were the one who got kidnapped so I should be worrying about you not the other way round." He pointed out and almost instantly my mood turned a hundred and eighty degrees.
"Yeah." I looked down not really knowing what to say. I won't go on and tell him that Luke locked me up in a nasty smelling cell and was about to kill me while transferring the gravity element.
"What happened?" He placed his hand under my chin making me look up. I didn't want to trouble him, and frankly speaking, reminding myself of those nightmarish days will depress my bright mood
"I don't want to talk about it now, maybe later." He studied my face for a moment before finally nodding, though it seemed forced.
"Lola, you fell asleep in there?" It was none other than Mark banging on the door. Jake snorted and I rolled my eyes, but my lips were stretched in a goofy smile.
"Do I let him in?" I turned to Jake and by that smirk tugging his lips I knew he had something planned
"Play sad and don't tell him that I'm awake." He kissed me on the cheek and tucked himself under the covers, mastering the neutral facade.
"You're mean." I pointed out. He smiled and opened one eyelid
"I know." I shook my head smiling. It's like he hasn't been in a coma for two consecutive days
"Lola!" Mark hollered from the other side
"Come in Mark." As soon as I yelled that, he barged in the room, his brows knitted in worry. I did as Jake told me and tried my best to appear as dull as possible. His features softened when his eyes fell on me
"You had me worried sick." He sighed and walked across the room, the bed dipping as he sat next to me
Mark has been my rock for these past few days, never leaving my side unless I told him that I'll be going to Jake's room or just that I needed some alone time. Sometimes he wouldn't even budge, and that's when Mia comes into handy. He kept on telling me over and over again that Jake is a very strong alpha and that he'll be alright
"What's wrong?" He observed my face, clearly noticing my misery. I'm feeling the guilt already
"The usual." My gaze dropped on the floor and no it wasn't because of shame. It was the fact that if I look at him in the eye, I'd crack a smile as big as the universe
I was engulfed by a pair of strong arms, holding me gently against their chest and I smiled realizing that Mark bought the act
"If I hadn't known that Lola's like your sister then I would've knocked you out cold right now." Jake's amused tone reached my ears. Mark's arms were gone immediately, his dumbstruck expression made me grin sheepishly. Oops.
"What the fuck man! You're awake?" He jumped to his feet, his mouth agape
"You're gonna catch flies." I snorted at Jake's comment. Looks like someone's having fun
Leaving Jace and Mark to chat, I ordered a guard to notify the doctor that Jake has woken up and headed to my father's office, finding not only my mom there but Aunt Linda as well. With a beam, I uncovered the great news and let's just say that Aunt Linda sprinted to her son's room followed by my mom
"When's the trial?" I asked my father as we walked up to Jake's room, the guards and maids bowing in respect for their leader
"It's most probably going to take place in a day or two. It all depends on Jake." He explained, turning left
In a maximum of two days, Luke will be dead. I don't want his sentence to be life imprisonment, that would be too much of an easy sentence for a monster like him. But as for Vera, I'm still unsure of the right punishment for her.
Reaching Jake's room, I smiled seeing Linda sitting next to him with tears of joy welling her eyes. She was controlling her emotions as much as possible, not wanting to cry in front of the others, even if it was from pure contentment
The doctor said that Jake's system is free of wolfs bane which was a relief to all of us, so from this point onward he can resume all his regular activities. Of course, my best friend being the saint she is, note the sarcasm, wiggled her eyebrows at that.
I think Jake and Mark noticed the double meaning behind Mia's behavior for they began choking on their own spit to hide their own laughter. Men and their minds
Well, men and Mia.
We all sat around the table, the sparkle returning to everyone's eyes, chatting and laughing at lame jokes Mark threw every now and then. We were having a good time, what happened last week almost nonexistent
But with the way Jake kept trailing his hand up and down the exposed part of my thighs, I grew hotter and hotter, the flames of desire making me press my legs even closer. My eyes went wide when his hand went under the hem of my dress, just inches away from –
"Mia and I are going to retire for the evening." Mark neatly placed his napkin on the table and stood up, Mia doing the same
"Lola and I will too, if you'll excuse us." He was on his feet, his heated gaze prompting me to follow his lead. I slowly pushed the chair back and stood next to him feeling a blush rise to my cheeks.
My mom brushed us off before dad could say anything to ruin the night, though by look on his face he was clearly displeased that Jake and I were going to sleep in the same room.
We went up the stairs and down the halls with me deliberately watching him, noticing his hands balling into fists and the vein on his neck becoming visible. He was controlling himself, controlling his urges and fighting his primal instinct
Finally reaching his room, that feeling rolled its way through me again, the need of him to touch me, to love me. I didn't want to wait any longer, I wanted him to make me his.
And the moment we stepped foot into his room, I was pushed up against the wall, Jake's lips crashing onto mine.