Chapter 31

Jason's POV
My gaze moved to the piece of paper she tore, and I couldn't hold the silent growl. I was too angry and it was hard to contain myself. It was so damn difficult. Was she stupid?

She picked up the portrait drawing of Elena that fell from my bag and tore it without asking me any questions.

"That girl, Elena, needs to experience your torture. Maybe that would teach her a lesson. Next time she isn't going to use her demonic powers on you!!!" She seethed, her expression exuding envy and hatred.

I turned my gaze straight to the board as it was breaking over already. Soon the teacher would come,

"Can you please make the torture more intense and also tell her you hate her with passion?" She whined, holding my hand.

I forced out a smile and nodded. The smile couldn't last for a few seconds before it vanished. I was tired of forcing those smiles. I was so angry at myself that I had to smile at her.

She is just so bad at her young age. I can't believe she is saying this to a girl like herself. I wonder why the deep hatred for Elena.

"You shouldn't be telling me how to handle a situation that is concerning to me, right?" I raised my eyebrows and she nodded.

"Yes, I trust my Alpha. He would deal with her very well!" She beamed, and I buried my head into my palm, taking deep sighs. I swear, I'm not feeling so well now. My stomach grumbles at her presence around me.

Once in my life, I prayed for the teacher to come and teach. I badly wanted the teacher to come in so she would shut up!

"Jason, how do I look?" She asked primping, and I couldn't help yelping.

"Huh?" I arched my brow, staring at her from head to toe.

She smiled and flashed a smile, arranging her hair.

"I look so beautiful, right?" She repeated making me swallow nothing. I fluttered my eyes and breathed. It was so hard, but I just had to say it.

"Scarlett, you look so beautiful and that's what got my heart captured. I love every part of your body, especially your lips." I beamed, and she gasped, blushing so hard.

"Awnn, that is so romantic. Can you kiss it?" She pouted her lips.

"No!" I snapped, and she frowned.

"Why?" She asked, shaking my hand.

"I can't kiss you. Just forget that!" I grumbled, feeling overly irritated. I swear, I'm already regretting this decision. I never knew I would have to pass through all this before I'd get to meet Elena.

"Why?" Are you shy?" She mumbled with a coy smile, and the teacher walked in, making me sigh in relief.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity to me, the bell rang for closure, and I couldn't help the great feeling of joy that eloped me. The fact that I was going to see Elena was just making me go crazy...

"Jason, you look so happy at the sound of that bell. You are so eager to meet my parents as my mate, right?" She smirked, making me frown instantly. I swear this girl knows how to annoy me with stupid words.

I just had to wipe the frown and smile at her.

She held my hand as we headed out to the garage. My heart was so heavy with rage and exasperation. I looked around and saw the students staring at us with their eyes dazzling in admiration. Some were taking pictures, taking shots with their cameras and phones.

I threw glares at them but it was like they were blind as more of them came out to stare at us and snap the scene. I wished it was Elena holding my palm. I badly wished she would be the one to take the shot with me.

I will gladly pose and smile, but here I am torturing myself, but I guess it is worth it. I have a craving to see her. I've been all restless since she didn't come to the garden today. I have to see those amazing smiles again.

We got to the garage, and at the same time, her brother walked out with shock all over his face as he stared at the both of us. It was so hard for him to believe his eyes. Not when I slapped Scarlett for touching me, I had even headbutted him when he attacked me.

"Scarlett, I'm dreaming." He arched his brow, glancing at me then back to her. Scarlett was all smiles while I couldn't smile. Instead, I took my hand from her grip and slid into the car. Today was just one of my worst days. I hated every single moment of this.

"Scarlett I don't understand... Dorian exclaimed while she laughed and primped like she was the most beautiful girl. I used that opportunity in the car to spread my perfume all over my body. I wanted to have her cologne around me.

"You are surprised my mate fell for me?" She giggled, making me sneer at her. I hissed and rested my head on the headrest of the car. I shut my eyes and her image filled my head. It sent warmth all over me.

"Wow, Jason, you fell in love finally?" I heard the voice of Dorian and pretended to be asleep.

"Don't wake him up with your silly questions." Scarlett seethed and sat beside me.

The car drove off, and I felt joy sweep through me.

"Elena, I'm coming," I mumbled inwardly, and Kane howled in joy too.

After an hour of driving, the car finally got to the Royal Pack. I opened my eyes only to fall on Scarlett, who had been staring at me all this time.

"You look so cute and charming when you sleep. I can say I'm lucky," she giggled, and I smiled for a second.

"Lucky for what?" I questioned

"To have you," she replied immediately.

"Why are you so sure you are my mate? We can't tell now till I have perceptibly detected your scent. You know, I just got attracted to you..." I snorted, and she frowned.

"What do you mean?" She asked

I'm still trying to fall in love. I've never got that in my mind. I've been rude and cold-hearted for so long. Stop repeating "being mates. It turns me off. I get angry at it!!" I snapped.

"Don't you love me?" She asked meekly, as she would cry soon.

If I didn't, I would never come here nor apologize for slapping you. Just know that I have been alone for a long time and am trying to adapt to love!!" I half yelled, and she nodded.

"Okay, I'm sorry...." She pouted, making me giggle.

"Okay, smile..." I cooed, and she flashed her white teeth.

"Okay, let's go." I swallowed hard, stepping out without even waiting for the guards to open the door.

I can't wait any longer to see her. I will surely make plans to rescue her from that bondage in there.

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Elena's POV,

I was all alone In the room, which was partially dark as the only source of light was from the little window, which was slightly open,

My stomach grumbled and I felt dizzy; the chains bound me, and every time I see it, my heart shreds and deep pain streaks through it.

I can't just believe I am chained right here in my father's house when I should be the Luna princess. My mind flashed to Jason, and I felt weaker. He might have waited for me in the garden.

Little did he know, he was never going to see me again.

The thought of this made me move my hand vigorously, making the clanking of the chain resound through the whole room. I was so enraged, trying fruitlessly to loosen it, that I ended up getting myself injured.

I sat on the bed staring at my legs, which were also cuffed with the chain. Hot tears fell off freely.

I would keep glancing at the door for the guards who would bring food for me. I have not eaten since the morning, and it is almost evening, according to my rough calculation.

I felt like bursting into a loud cry as frustration and anger hit me hard. The hatred is just getting too much when I thought it was getting better.

Just then, I heard a footstep, and my stomach grumbled more loudly and seriously as it begged for the footstep to hasten up. It must be the guard coming with the food. I sighed in relief, resting my gaze on the door. I sat silently, praying for the man to run instead of walking.

I kept swallowing lumps in my throat. After what seemed like a year to me, the knob of the door went down and the door made a creaky sound. I shut my eyes and took a deep sigh, getting myself ready to eat,

A little smile forced itself out. Slowly, I opened my eyes to take the door, which must have been dropped for me, only to see what made me cringe in great shock and surprise.

I was shocked. Standing in front of me was someone I never expected to see. I scrubbed my eyes continuously and pinched myself to be sure it wasn't a dream or an illusion.

Jason was standing in front of me with those green pairs of eyes.