Chapter 16: Chapter 16

LAUREN…….

I was going back to my room while wiping my tears which were flowing non-stop from my eyes. I was so engrossed in my grief that I didn't notice someone was coming from the opposite side until I bumped into the person.

"Whoa! Careful." I looked up to see James standing before me. I was holding back the tears from falling which made my vision blurred.

"Hey, what happened?" I felt his hands cupping my face and I couldn't hold back and broke into tears. A sob escaped my lips with my cry. He pressed my head against his chest and held my head with one hand and wrapped his other hand around my shoulder.

"Sshh! Don't cry. At least tell me what happened. Did someone bully you? Just name it, I will kill whoever it is." I clutched his shirt tightly in my fists sobbing and crying hardly.

"Let's go back to your room. I don't want anyone to see you in this condition. What people think about you. They will think you are weak and vulnerable. And I don't approve of this at all." James held me tightly against his body and took me back to my room. Closing the door behind us he took me to the bed and made me sit.

"Now tell me, what happened? Did my brother say something to you that hurt you?" James made me look at him and ask me in a serious tone.

"Don't try to deny it because I have seen you coming out of the Kitchen after my brother. So it's obvious it's him who made you cry. If you are not going to tell me then I will go to him to inquire what happened between you too." My eyes went wide and I shook my head quickly.

"Please, don't. I'm big enough to handle my problems. You don't have to bother." He squinted his eyes at me.

"Really." I tried to convince him though he nodded his head. He doesn't seem convinced.

"Just tell me if you have any problems. I will sort them for you." He patted my head lightly and I smiled at him.

"Sure."

"Then go and wash your face. You look very ugly while crying." I smacked his arm even though I chuckled. Then I went to the washroom to freshen up.

When I came out of the washroom I thought he would have left the room but to my surprise, James was still sitting in his place waiting for me. I felt overwhelmed by his loving gesture.

"Why are you still here? Go back to sleep." He looked at me when he heard my voice.

"No, I'll go back after you sleep. I don't want you to cry for the whole night and get sick. If you don't care about you at least think about the baby growing inside your womb. He's also suffering because of you. Don't you know babies can feel our feelings? If you feel sad he will also feel sad and it will have a bad impact on him. So it's final. I will stay until you fall asleep. So now come and lay down on your bed and try to sleep." He walked to me and dragged me to the bed then tucked me into the bed covering me properly.

"Close your eyes, sweetheart. Only then you will fall asleep. You don't want me to stay the whole night here, do you? Please close your eyes first." I blinked my eyes at him feeling overwhelmed.

He always treats me nicely. Last time he made me sleep and today he was doing the same. It had been a long time since someone cared for me and treated me so nicely.

James sat beside me on a chair and leaned on me.

"Do you want me to sing a lullaby for you?" He flashed me his signature charming smile, making me chuckle.

"No, Thanks."

"Then go to sleep. I'm also tired." He yawned and I felt bad for him. As he was sacrificing his sleep for me. So I closed my eyes trying to fall asleep. Suddenly I felt his hand on my head stroking my hair.

"Now, sleep." I heard his soothing voice whisper into my ear. There was magic in his hand that made me fall asleep instantly.

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"Good morning, beautiful." When I came out of my room to go down to have breakfast with the family I heard Jace's voice from behind. Jace and James live next door to my room.

I turned to him and gave him my full-blown smile. Because I have made up my mind I will give my attention to those people who treated me well and cared about me. Not those people for whom I'm just a toy. A breeder.

"Good morning, Handsome." He smiled at me.

"You seem to be in a good mood today. What's the matter?" He raised his brow and smirked at me in a teasing way.

"When the morning starts by looking at a handsome face, then the mood becomes better on its own." I gave him a cheesy smile. And he clutched his heart in a dramatic way.

"Whoa, I'm fluttering. Baby, you are becoming naughty lately." I laughed at his acting.

Then he walked to my side and slid his hand around my waist.

"Let me escort you to the dining hall. It's the first time you are joining us at the table. You must be nervous." I pressed my lips together and nodded.

"You got me. I was debating inside my room whether I should go or not. Then I decided to face my fear and come out. Now see I got a partner to accompany me."

"My pleasure. Now let's go or we will be late. And Dad will scold us." Saying that he started to pull me with him downstairs.

"Where's James?" I inquired.

"James is taking a bath. He will be down soon. I don't know where he was for the whole night. He seemed tired and got up late." I felt bad hearing that. He might stay awake at night. But I fell asleep quickly then what was he doing for the whole night?

All eyes fell on me as soon as I reached the dining hall. I felt nervous all of a sudden but Jace gave me a light squeeze on my waist assuring me. I smiled at them then greeted Mr. Old Knight then Jaxon and Brianna. Old Mr. Knight and Brianna greeted me back and the rest of the members were present at the table except Jaxon who just stayed still. Jace pulled a chair for me like a gentleman and a loving mate. As for everyone I was the twin's mate.

I settled on the chair and Jace settled next to me while the next seat beside me was left vacant. Must be reserved for James. Before Old Mr. Knight could tell us to start James made his entry.

"Good Morning everyone." James greeted everyone cheerfully and stood beside my chair.

"Good Morning, Love." I was startled when I felt two soft lips touch my cheek. My gaze immediately met with Jaxon's blazing gaze as I looked up. Jaxon was sitting across mine. I noticed him clenching his jaw and his grip around the juice glass got tightened. If he put a little more pressure it might break and hurt him.

I immediately looked away before anyone caught me looking at the Alpha differently. I might get myself in trouble. James settled on his chair and everyone started having their meal. I began to eat my food silently, not stopping and stealing a glance at Jaxon now and then. He looked pissed off and I smiled in my mind when a plan came into my mind. I will make him so jealous that he himself will come running to me begging for my love.