Chapter Twenty
Lucianna's POV
"What?" I asked, almost shouting. Jacob was already at the door when I turned to look at him. "I'm not sleeping with you--," fuck the images in my head! "I-I am not sleeping in your room!"
I heard him sighed and stopped walking.
"I'll wait for you in the kitchen." was all he said before he walked away.
I screamed my lungs out inwardly! God! This was so frustrating! Was he trying to decide on his own?!
No! He can't force me to sleep on his room! What was he planning?! I'm sure he was planning something like completing the mating process with me, right?!
'That's good! We can run away from him!' my wolf cheered.
'No! I rather raise hell than add more pleasure for him to enjoy!'
My wolf continued to whine but I ignore her. She can't make me change my mind! The thought of being all sweet and lovely in front of Jacob cringes me!
I went to the bathroom and took a cold shower, stopping my head from creating illustrated ideas of me and Jacob in his bed!
Fuck! I am sure I'm not the one thinking that way! This must be the mate bond talking!
My feet are stomping hard on the marbled floor as I marched towards the kitchen. I rolled my eyes when I caught Jacob staring at me as soon as I enter. I sat down hastily without looking at him again.
What was he looking at? And why the hell was that eyes somehow changed? It's not the same hawk-liked and cold eyes. The way he looked makes me doubt his every move now!
Jacob sighed and I rolled my eyes again. What was he sighing about?
"Let's eat. The food's gone cold now." he said in a soft voice. Soft! Wow! I think he was so guilty of killing Justin!
In front of me was a well-done steak in a professional plating style. I cleared my throat to hide my amusement. Damn! This looks so good! And Jacob cooked it!
Fuck, I think he was better than me when it comes to cooking! Now, I'm ashamed that I prepared fried foods for him during our first morning!
I snorted to hide my embarrassment. "Don't blame me." I said as I took the fork and knife. Jacob was slicing his steak as he spoke.
"Eat your breakfast first next time before going out."
"Well, someone needs to offer prayers for an innocent man!" I sliced my steak harshly as I said that.
Jacob only hissed and did not comment. Its miraculous for him to stay silent or without any hint of a fight-on. I looked at him with narrowed eyes.
"What are you hissing at? Its true though, Justin didn't had the chance to have a proper burial and--"
"Let's not fight in front of the food, Lucianna, please." he cut me off.
I bit my lip, and my nose was flaring. I wanted to say a lot but he fucking has a point!
"Hmp!" I just continued eating.
We ate in silence but I continued giving him death glares while Jacob just kept sighing and shaking his head, taking his eyes off me whenever I caught him looking at me.
Now he can't even look me straight in the eyes. Huh! Yeah, right! I hope his conscience eat him whole!
We finished eating and Jacob stood up first, he took my plate and my lips parted in opposition.
"I-I can do that!" I exclaimed.
He looked at me with furrow brows. "I'll take it." then he went to the sink and placed the dirty plates there. I closed my eyes tight and followed him while murmuring curses.
"Just leave it there and I'll take care of it when you're gone."
Jacob sighed and his hands held on the sink. He tilted his head up and then looked at me. I thought he will be annoyed but he looked tired and gentle! What the heck?
"I'm not going out today." he said.
What?!
My lips parted and I don't know what to say! I don't want him here! Yes, its because I hate him and also, I know how he affects me! We can't stay all day and night inside one roof! That was code red! My heat might come any minute and fuck, I don't want him here as I pleasure myself!
"You have work!" I insisted. You need to go away!!!
His eyes bore into me like he was finding something. I felt like those deep black eyes are trying to melt me so when he looked away, I sighed in relief.
"I'm not working today." he simply said and started doing the dishes.
My jaw dropped. NO!
"Why?!"
Jacob just shrugged and continued what he was doing. My face feel like burning from irritation and form the fucking bond that added lewd images in my head!
"Argh!" I slammed my fist in the sink and turned away from him.
Fine! I can't stop him from not working, he was the boss and the rules was in his hands so if he does not want to go, he can!
Then I'll go out if he don't want to!
"If you are thinking of wandering out of this house, I will accompany you." Jacob said that reached my ears.
The way he said it was calm but I am annoyed! I think that was a threat because he clearly knew I don't want to be with him now. Well, I hope he get that message because of my actions.
"No way, Jacob!"
"Whether you like it or not." I can imagine him shrugging right now by that tone!
Ahhh!! Fuck, I want to scream! I'm so irritated by him right now!
I heard a vehicle coming closer and I looked outside to check who was coming. There I saw a mini-truck with the new bed frame and mattress for me. Oh, at last! I can finally sleep in peace! My huge room and bed was so uncomfortable!
In front of the truck was Brent and his car. He must have come here to drag Jacob to the Hall.
Oh, please take him farther!
"Hi, Brent!" I greeted
I waved to Brent when he moved out of his car.
"Morning, Lucianna." He smiled and nodded at me before gesturing the staff to bring the items inside.
The cheery smile on my face became a frown when a hand harshly pulled my waving hand and placing it back down to my side.
I narrowed my eyes on Jacob's hand on mine and my eyes squinted when I looked up to his face.
He was looking at Brent and the store staffs with a serious face while his jaw clenched repeatedly. The hell was this dog's problem?!
"What are you doing?! Let me go!" I tried taking my hand away from his hold but he gripped my palm next, locking my fingers to him! Damn! I feel like my whole system was electrocuted!
No, no. I can't let myself malfunction right now!
He looked at me in the side of his eyes before shaking his head. My jaw dropped. What was that dismayed look he has on his face as he looked at me?!
"Alpha Jacob, here is the things your mate picked yesterday." Brent said when he was in front of us.
He smiled at me again when his eyes found mine. Jacob's hand gripped a bit tighter.
"There is no need for those. Take it back to the store, no need for a refund." Jacob said in a cold and serious voice.
What the?! Did I heard him right?!
"That is mine!" I said pointing to the truck. The staffs have stopped moving the furniture when they heard Jacob. No! No! Put it down!
Jacob turned to me and his eyes softened. The eff? He was just icy and serious with Brent! How can he shift his mood that quick?
"Lucianna, I told you--"
"No. I don't want to sleep with--in your room!" I almost whispered the last words.
"This is not up for discussion." he said and then hissed. My jaw dropped! He then turned to Brent who I think was trying to suppress a smile with his pursed lips. "Proceed with my command."
And now this beta thinks its funny?! I narrowed my eyes to Brent and my face surely looked like I wanted to cry, but inside I'm trembling in annoyance!
"Yes, Alpha Jacob." Brent bowed slightly.
My eyes rounded as I look at Brent. Please pity me, please!
Brent just gave me an apologetic smile. I sighed but then I flinched when Jacob's grip has tightened.
"Aw." I looked up at him and his eyes are throwing daggers at Brent. What was wrong with this dog?
Low growls escaped his chest but I heard it clear. Jacob's eyes was fixated to Brent's and I figured they are talking through their mind.
"What are you talking about?" I asked while frowning.
Brent was smirking when he finally looked at me.
"Your mate just warned me to stop smiling at you, Lucianna." he said in a playful voice.
"Beta!" Jacob's voice roared.
I felt my cheeks burned and I bit my lip hard. Damn! Was Brent playing? Jacob wouldn't say that!
"Tsk! Whatever, you two! I want my bed back, Jacob!" I turned to him.
He hissed and tilted his head to the side, avoiding my eyes. I feel like I'm a ticking bomb ready to explode anytime soon!
Jacob moved his hand to gesture Brent to go away. I fumed more. He was ignoring me!
I watched Brent moved away and the staff's truck started their engine. It's only a matter of minutes and they are all gone.
I snapped my head to Jacob and pulled my hand out of his grip.
"I am not sleeping in your room!" I screamed.
He looked at me with parted lips. I watched him examined my whole face and this arrogant man even managed to lick his lips when his eyes looked at my lips!
"Jacob!" I called irritated to the brim. "Are you even listening?! I said I don't want to--"
"Stop arguing about this--."
"No! Fuck!" I cursed and step away a little. "Did you see the truck and the furniture that was supposed to be delivered?" I pointed at where they parked earlier. "Those are the evidence that you don't want me!"
"Lucianna--"
"I tried, alright?! Even if it hurts, even if your actions are so downgrading, I still try for you to like me!" I ended the words with a punch on his chest, he didn't budge.
I can feel my eyes burning for the tears that was coming but I tried my best not to cry.
"I'm sorry. I'm not--"
"I don't need your sorry! I just want you out of my life!" I continued punching his chest, as hard as I could, but he remained there. I don't know if I'm that weak or he was just letting me hit him. I don't care.
"You turned my dream into a nightmare..." my tears now fell down my cheeks.
I chuckled and harshly wiped the liquid that falling nonstop. Jacob was not uttering a word but his eyes are saying a lot that I can't comprehend.
I started hitting him again and he let me.
"Fuck you! You just want--"
My mouth was frozen and I was not able to utter the next word when Jacob's hand went to touch my face. He wiped the tears away in a slow agonizing way.
I trembled from his touch. I felt my throat run dry and my knees turned to jelly as I looked into his eyes. His eyes was full of… regret. I'm not sure.
He was too gentle as he caress my cheeks with the back of his palm. His eyes are too soft and painful to look at.
I recite a million curses in my head.
"I never thought I have this kind of patience…" Jacob whispered. He slowly took steps forward and everything around moved in a slow motion. "…to tolerate your actions. Fuck." he cursed silently and it sounded too sexy!
My heart seems to transfer in my ears, I am drowning from the loud drums of my heartbeat. What was this?
"Are you sure you're not a spoiled brat back at your home? Because it seems you are…" he whispered again, not stopping the way his hand moves on my face.
"Please stop crying…" he leaned forward and he placed his forehead to mine. "I'm sorry. I know those words are what you hate the most right now but I can't say anything but that. I'm really sorry…"
My eyes screwed shut when his thumb went to my lower lip, grazing on it.
No. Lucianna, don't. He was just using the temptation to make you bend on your knees! Don't get carried away!
I bit on the lip his thumb caress to deprive him the right to touch there but Jacob groaned his complain.
"Don't bite your lips." his eyes was lock on my lips like he was hypnotized. I frowned.
"Wh--"
"I'm jealous…" Now his nose touches mine. "I want to replace those teeth…"
I felt drowned by how close he is. I can't breathe, I was suffocated by the small gap between us and his intoxicating scent.
The back of my head was calling for me, telling me that this was what I want. This gentleness, this softness, this feeling.
Let me taste… Let me have a taste of the dream I longed for…
'You are funny.' says my wolf that made my eyes widened. 'He's an expert! He just wanted the chase and now that you no longer run after him, he was just trying to make you kneel in front of him!'
I pushed Jacob with my strength and he moved back away from me. He was shocked but then his eyes went soft again.
I was trembling with fear of what my wolf said. I'm confused.
No, there was nothing to be confused of.
The way my body reacts was just because of the mate bond, it was not me!
'Mind over matter.' my wolf said, reminding me of our life mantra.
I closed my eyes shut.
I can feel my third wave of heat trying to consume me and I quivered, closing my legs together to stop my core from wanting. And it doesn't help.
"Lucianna--"
I did not let him finish his words, I ran away from him and went straight to my room. My hands are trembling as I lock the door. I gasped, exhaled loudly as I fought my arising libido.
No.
Don't.
Stop!
A few knocks on my door made me jump, I didn't even sensed him coming after me! I was too consumed, almost, by the heat.
"Get away from me!" I shouted and ran to the bathroom.