Chapter 35: Chapter 35

LAUREN…….

"Rhys, why did you say this? What will he think?" I scolded him but he just ignored me.

"I don't care what he thinks about us. I just cared about you. How can he do this to you? You are carrying his baby. He should have cared about you more than that bitch. But no he just yelled at you not even giving you the opportunity to put your words in defense. I will beat him blue and black if he does this again. I will forget he's my Alpha. He can't hurt my girlfriend. I will never allow that it doesn't matter who it is."

I was overwhelmed by his words. No one has ever said this to me. No one ever takes a stand for me. There was no one who would protect me. There was no one on whose shoulder I would put my shoulder while crying. The half of my life I have spent all alone with no one beside me to take care of. I also wanted to be loved and pampered like the other girl.

Rhys' words just touched my heart so I moved near him and wrapped my hands around his neck hugging him tightly. "What happened, Ren?"

"Nothing, just let me hold you." I heard him chuckle.

"Okay, keep holding me as much as you want. I'm all yours. You can do anything to me." Now it was my time to laugh but I was happy too.

"You know, Till date no one has cared for me this much. When some rogue attacked me when I was in Jaxon's house he showed concern to me. But now I understand it wasn't for me. He was concerned for his baby. I was so stupid to think like that." Tears rolled down from my eyes. Oh my goodness! I can't control my emotions now. It just overflowed. During pregnancy, it became so hard to control emotions.

"Give me a chance, I will fill your life with happiness. I will cherish you, I will pamper you, I will protect you, I will love you with everything. Just be mine." I pulled away from him and stared into his eyes. It was holding so many emotions in them that I felt like drowning in them.

"Make me feel like the happiest girl in this world. I want to live fully. Can you?" I asked him hopefully and I saw a smile break into his lips.

"Of course." Saying that he sealed my lips with his, kissing me while pouring all his emotions. I don't know why I felt hollow in my heart. I wanted to be happy with him. But I couldn't be. It felt like something heavy was on my heart.

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I didn't want to sleep in my room. As I was afraid Jaxon might barge into my room. My mission was to stay away from him. Even though it was difficult, it was not impossible. I went to sleep in Rhys's room. When I knocked on his door he was stunned to find me at his door.

"Whoa! What a pleasant surprise! What brings you here, darling?" His face lit up seeing me. And I smiled at him.

"Why? Are you not happy to see me?" I asked him, narrowing my eyes at him.

"Huh! You don't have any idea how happy I am right now. My girl has come to my room to stay with me. I can't describe my feelings in words how I'm feeling right now." He squealed. And I giggled.

"So are you going to keep your girl standing outside like this? Are you not going to let me in?" I asked, holding a mischievous smile on my face and he bit his tongue.

"My bad. Come. Come inside." Stepping aside he opened the door widely for me to get inside. I went straight to his bed and stood there looking at the size. I wondered if we would settle in together or not.

"Are you fantasizing about us making love to each other on this bed tonight?" I snapped my head and our lips brushed together sending sparks all over my body. I backed away as he did.

"Umm, I was wondering where to sleep. You won't sleep on that couch and I can't sleep on then in this situation. So I was trying to figure out some other idea." I stared at him innocently.

"Can't you see my King-size bed? We two can easily adjust to that. Then why are you bothering your little brain?" Poking my forehead he said and I glared at him for calling my brain little.

"My brain is not small. And it's not appropriate for a man and woman to sleep together when they are just dating. Anything can happen." While playing with my finger I told him. And he stared at me with wonderment.

"Really? Do you think like that? Yaar in which century you are living? Do you know you are sounding like grandma? Huhh! Unbelievable." He stood up while shaking his head in amazement.

I stared at him and lay down on the bed while pulling the comforter on me.

"You can sleep on one side and I can sleep on the other side. There is no big deal. And it's not that I'll do anything to you." He was rattling nonstop and suddenly stopped when he found me sleeping already. I could feel his gaze on me even though my eyes were closed.

Suddenly I felt a hot breath touch my forehead and soon a warm thing touched me, giving me goosebumps in my stomach.

"Good night, love." My heart jumped hearing those words with an unknown feeling.

I didn't open my eyes nor did I budge from my place and faked that I was in deep slumber. I felt it when he lay down beside me keeping a decent distance between us. But still, my heart was racing. It was so long that I'm sure he could hear that as well.

"I know you are not sleeping. Calm down. I will never do anything to you without your consent. I promise. If you feel uncomfortable around me then tell me I will go out. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable because of me. It hurts me." I opened my eyes and found him looking at me. When our gaze locked my heart skipped a beat. There was a pool of emotions reflecting in his eyes.

I didn't realize when my hand reached his face. My hand touched his face and I stared into his eyes. It felt like he could see my soul through my eyes. "I'm not uncomfortable. It's just you made my heart race. I don't know what kind of feelings it is. But it's uncomfortable. I'll be alright. And one more thing I never felt hazardous around you." I don't know why I said this to him. It seems I have no control over my body. As if I'm possessed by him. I felt his hand over mine and he took my hand near his mouth and kissed my knuckles.

"I'm happy to know you feel safe around me." He smiled at me and my heart fluttered at that smile. I was trying my best to forget Jaxon and give Rhys a chance. I want him to win my heart.

"But I will tell you one thing: you are in the first stage of Love disease." I blinked at him and he was smiling mischievously.

"You are so bad, Rhys. I hate you." I hit his chest lightly and he laughed.

"I love you too." He flipped my nose with his first finger.

"Haw!"

"I'm not talking to you anymore." Saying that with a huff I covered myself from head to toe. And I heard him laughing at my actions. And I laughed too but silently. I was enjoying the time. And soon I was consumed by the deep slumber.

The next morning when my eyes opened I found myself near Rhys. And I was ashamed of my actions because it was me who was hugging him like a pillow.

"Shit!"

I pulled away my hand and leg from him making sure not to wake him up in that process and then I scooted to the bathroom. After freshening up I went straight to my room. Now I don't care if they find out about our relationship. I hope Mr. Old Knight won't have any problem with my relationship with Rhys.

"I don't know how long I'm going to stay here. But it feels like home." A smile spread across my lips.

"What are you doing here?" I flinched at my place and turned around quickly to find Mr. Knight standing there. My hand was on my heart and I blinked repeatedly.

"Did I scare you? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you?" Mr. Knight approached me with a concerned face. And it was too much for me to digest. Because he was showing concern toward me. Me? Isn't it unbelievable?

"It's okay. It's just I was lost in my thoughts and you just called me." He chuckled and I faked a smile at him.

"Then maybe I disturbed you."

"No, it wasn't very important," I told him and he just hummed.

"Well, I'm sorry about that night. I know I had told you not to go near Jaxon and I was the one to push you to him. But I was helpless. He was so out of control that I was afraid he would break free and harm the pack members. And I also feel sorry for what Brianna did to you. I know it was intentional. You know she was mad at you for being aboe to calm Jaxon's wolf. She envied you." I was observing his movement. And I felt he was up to something.

"It's okay, Mr. Knight. You don't have to apologize to me." Holding my hands behind I told him with a small smile.

"Can you make me a cup of coffee then?" My jaw dropped to the floor. Why he is asking me to make him coffee. When there are plenty of maids in the kitchen.

"Okay, of course. You wait in the living room. I'll make an amazing coffee for you that you will always remember." Flashing a bright smile I went to the kitchen.

I was busy making coffee and suddenly a pair of hands slipped around my waist making me jump with fear.

"Sshhh….It's me, darling." Rhys whispered near my ear. And his hot breath touched my earlobe making me tremble in his arms.

"What's wrong, Rhys?" I asked him but he again hushed me while tightening his grip around me pulling me more into him. I was feeling his warmth. "Sshh. Don't say anything." I frowned at his words.

"What has gotten into you, Rhys? Why are you being so clingy?" I asked him irritatedly.

"Jaxon is watching us. I want him to see that we are in so much love. So that he stays away from you." He nuzzled into the crook of my neck, sending goosebumps all over my stomach. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as did my whole body as he placed a kiss on my neck.

"What has gotten into him? I understand Jaxon is watching us. But it doesn't mean he will start romanticizing with me." I told him but in my thoughts. He was waking up the havoc inside of me.

"What do you want?" I asked him while going straight to the point.

"Kiss Me. Or let me kiss you." His demand shocked me to the core.

"Have you lost your mind, Rhys?" I yelled at him in a whisper.

"What made you think I will do that or let you do that?" I screamed at him in a whisper losing my temper.

"Don't get hyper. Luna Brianna gave him a morning kiss. And she told me to get a morning kiss from you. And if I don't do this they will be suspicious about us." He told me in a whisper.

"But…." I was trying to say something but he abruptly turned me around and smashed his lips against mine taking my lips into a kiss. It was a soft and sweet kiss. But it was enough to make me go crazy and without me realizing my hand went to his hair pulling him more into the kiss. I won't deny that I didn't like the kiss. It was amazing. We pulled away and I tilted my head to see if they were still there or not but I found no one out there in the hallway.

"They are gone." I let out a relieved breath.

"Who?" Rhys's question made me confused. And I stared at him with raised eyes. "Jaxon and Brianna. They were standing outside."

"No, they are in the dining table." I blinked at him dumbfounded.

"They are in the dining area?" I asked him in disbelief and he nodded his head shamelessly.

"That…..means…..You tricked me?" With wide eyes, I asked him and he was smirking evilly.

"You…." Before I could say something he picked up the coffee mug and dashed out after saying something. "The kiss was amazing." I stood there shocked. Because I never thought he could do such a thing.

"Ugghhr!" I stomped my foot on the floor. And made coffee for all of them.

It was evening when I got a parcel along with a beautiful bouquet that Betina my personal maid brought to me. It was a beautiful red gown. I was wondering while looking at the gown just then I got a call on my phone. Glancing at the phone I found Rhy's ID flashing on the screen. So I put it on my ear after sweeping the answer button.

"Hello, honey." I was moved by his words. He often calls me like this now.

"What is this all?" I inquired.

"Wear this dress and get ready nicely. I'm taking you on a date. As it's our first date. So get ready beautifully. I want our first date to be memorable. I'll send a car for you later. First, get ready."

"Okay."

"Then bye-bye. I'll be waiting for you, Sweetheart."

I looked at the dress which was lying on the bed and sighed heavily. "I don't know how it will be ended. But I will try to not to break his heart. He truly have feelings for me. I don't want him to go through the sand pain I have gone through. I will try to love him."