CeliaI tried hard not to shiver as he looked at me with that predatory gaze.“Though I should add that I don’t think you are ready for it.”Yeah, granted I was shivering under his gaze, he would feel that but hey, I was still standing in the room and had not left.He had to give me credit for it.“Why? Are you afraid I might surpass your expectations?” I taunted, donning more bravado than I actually felt.I wanted him near me by hook or crook. It was too painful to stand this close to him yet not be able to reach for his face and kiss those damn lips again.Yes, I had officially lost it.But then I was never quite the woman I usually was whenever he was around.Jasper gave a sly grin, “I would be more than happy if you did kitten. But, I doubt you would be able to”Oh. He was challenging me.All thoughts of exhaustion and tiredness flew out of the window as I jutted my chin up and spoke in a loud and clear voice.“Try me”Jasper was lying on the bed so he got up and placed himself in
Celia When I had nothing to throw up and my stomach was empty of every single thing I had forced down my throat in the past few hours, I turned the tap on and washed my mouth and face. I looked at my reflection. I really looked like a homeless person when compared to Nymeria in her long silk gown that hugged her curves perfectly. She was everything I was not. I looked at myself, and the state I was in, and angrily yanked the towel from the hanger and dabbed at my face, wiping out the bile. After splashing some more water on my face, I decided to walk out of the washroom, without bothering to dry it. Nymeria was standing by the side of the table, waiting for me. Her dress seemed to be made of water. It was a flowing, ethereal creation that seems to float around her like a cloud. It is made of delicate, gossamer-like fabric, and its soft, pale pink hue complements her rosy cheeks and full lips. I blinked, trying to focus on something else. “You are not feeling well dear. I think
CeliaMy cheeks were flush, not with desire but with rage. I was mad at him and I felt the wave of jealousy rolling off of me while my eyes were glued on their hands that were still woven together.“Nym, let us talk later”He said in a sweet voice as she stepped away from him.“If you say so, prince”But he still held her hand and stopped her as he muttered, “Everything is good between us, right? You forgive me?”Nymeria gave him a smile and placed her hand on his and gave him a reassuring squeeze.“Don’t worry, you can always count on me”Jasper too gave her a smile. Not his usual sly grin but a genuine smile. A real one.And that made me feel even more jealous.I was suddenly feeling murderous and the need to bury the knife into the target was overwhelming.“I believe you did as asked,” Jasper murmured to her softly as I angrily walked past them to grab a knife from the table.“Yes my prince”On another note, why just 1 knife?So, I simply plucked the entire goddamn tray and held it
Celia I hated him. I hated him to the core. That was what I kept telling myself as his lips found mine and he began kissing me, hungrily. Well, I could play the game too. Our mutual passion or fury or whatever it was could serve as a perfect outlet to subdue one another. There was nothing to lose. I could kiss him back, make him come undone just like the day I had sucked him clean and wiped off that smirk off his face. That would redeem me. His moans would be brownie points. I fought to keep my head in the game but soon his hands left mine and began trailing downward. I was hyperaware of the way his fingers slowly, deliberately trailed down the path to my body. Meanwhile, I was being ravaged by his lips which demanded more access. I fought my body’s need to comply but Goddess my mind was on the losing end already. “Celia” He breathed just one word, my name and I let go of the leash I had placed upon myself, restricting me. “Kiss me, harder” I muttered and he obliged, flick
Celia I raised my hand and ran straight at Jasper who stood where he was. His hands were still in his pockets and he barely stepped aside as I tried to hit him. In one smooth move, he twisted the dagger out of my hand, knocking it off as it clattered to the ground. “You are distracted” He muttered as he bent down, plucked the dagger from the floor, and threw it to the target in one straight shot. Again, it hit the bullseye. Though I knew it had, I couldn’t help but turn around and check for myself. He saw me looking at the small shortsword that was still vibrating due to the impact. “And you lost, again. So do as I say. Strip for me” His eyes darkened as he looked at me. He did not advance toward me nor did he look the slightest bit aroused. There was that signature smug look on his face that annoyed the hell out of me. “Now” He repeated in an even voice and the walls trembled a little. There was barely a hint of power in his voice, the slightest tinge of authority but it mad
( Some of you might find the chapter too intense so leaving this note at the top)CeliaSince he was being so open about it, I decided to ask what was on my mind next.“How close? Have you shared a night of passion together?”Jasper halted.I saw the split second of hesitation in his eyes and everything I had buried down earlier in my heart came bubbling outside like a volcano. I needed answers and I just wanted to get out of the way if they were having a fling.After all, I still hadn’t found my mate. Though he did not have to answer me.“Are you sure you can handle the truth?” Another question instead of an answer.He enquired and I felt my jealousy return in rolling waves. “Answer me,” I said in a determined voice.Jasper replied, “Sway your hips and I will”Huh?“What?”“I said. Sway. Your. Hips”Every word was laced with the same authority he had used earlier and I stiffened. I began moving seductively as he began speaking.“There was one night I spent with her or maybe a few mo
Jasper I bent over and held Celia in my arms, cradling her as the blood dried on my chest. She had passed out from exhaustion but more so from the act of spilling blood, my blood to be specific. Her head lolled to the side as I picked her from the ground and walked through the passageway. There were not many guards and a few who did see me noticed the blood on my chest. The wound had healed but the shirt still looked blood stained. I reached her room in the blink of an eye and called out for Grace who was hovering somewhere nearby. She promptly stepped forward, her head bent low as she greeted me, “Yes, your majesty” “Celia is exhausted and maybe she will need something to cool her nerves” Grace nodded her head obediently. “I will, your majesty” I lowered Celia onto the bed and gave Grace a few instructions to follow before walking out of her room. I knew Nymeria would be waiting for me in my study. She would not leave as she had a lot many questions for me. Thus, I straig
Celia I lay on the bed in a crumpled heap of limbs when I heard the softest whisper. It was the voice I would never forget. “Celia” It came again. I struggled to get up from the bed, to open my eyes that were sewn shut for I did not want to miss the chance of seeing that face again. “Celia” I forced my body using the little strength I had to open my eyes which were already moist. I don’t think I had stopped crying since I returned to my room and somehow fell asleep. “Mom,” I whispered. Grace Klaus, my mother and the most compassionate and fearless woman I had ever seen in my life, was looking at me. She looked so young, so beautiful. Her big brown eyes were looking at me with concern, her long silky hair slipping out of the ponytail. A kind and loving smile blossomed on her face as she raised a hand to cup my cheek. “Get up sweetheart, it is morning” She gently caressed me and I only snuggled further in her embrace, holding her hands between my small ones. I was looking at