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Eva's POV

Three days. It's been three days since Rebecca came. Three days since Xavier has been ignoring me like the plague. Once or twice I felt like he came to sleep with me. Last night, he kissed my forehead, whispering good night in my ear. In my half-asleep state, I thought it was just a dream and ignored it. But, it felt too real to be just a dream.

I sighed plopping myself on the bed. It was half past twelve and I was in my PJs waiting for Xavier to come to our room. I was going to confront him and ask him what the hell was his problem. The last three days have been hell for me. The constant glares I got from Rebecca made my blood boil. There was no doubt that she hated me. Well... the feeling was mutual.

I was nervous about confronting him. Thinking about the conversation I had with mum gave me some courage.

I dialed the landline number and waited. Mum picked the call after two rings.

"Hey mum," I spoke.

"Hi sweetie, how are you? You said you'd call me every day,"' I heard her voice from the other side.

"I am fine. I am really sorry mum. I've been training every day with our beta after school. I didn't quite find the time this past week," I sighed.

"That's alright. So how are the things between you and Xavier? Is he treating you well?" Her voice turned a tad higher with excitement.

"Ahan," I replied vaguely biting my lip.

"Eva," Mum spoke sternly.

I squinted my eyes, knowing that I had to tell her the truth.

"I don't know mum. We haven't really talked lately," I spoke truthfully.

"And why is that?"

"His childhood best friend' from South Africa came to visit and he's been spending most of his time with her," I spoke begrudgingly.

"Hey, don't worry. Mates often have such problems' when they think their other half is ignoring them. The best way to solve it is to talk. Ask him what is wrong. Okay?"

"Okay, mum. thank you," I sighed, a small smile making its way on my face.

"Bye mum"

"Bye, sweetie. Take care of yourself,"' she spoke sweetly.

I disconnected the call and sighed.

I always feel better after talking to mum. She just makes everything seem so easy. She turns the most complicated situation into the most uncomplicated one. And, I love her so much.

Hearing the door open, I snapped out of my thoughts. I straightened my clothes and looked towards the door. Xavier entered the room looking down at his phone. He closed the door behind him and turned around. He looked up from his phone and suddenly froze.

"Uh... hi," I said awkwardly.

"You are awake," he stated, walking towards the night stand and placing his phone on it. He rolled the sleeves of his black button-up up to his elbows. I turned my head away so I wouldn't get distracted and start ogling at him.

"I wanted to talk to you," I replied.

He looked at me quizzically.

"About?" He asked walking towards the closet.

"About us," I said.

He stopped dead in his tracks and his back went rigid. A moment later, he again started walking towards the closet and went inside it.

Two minutes later, he came out dressed only in his sweat pants. His muscled chest was on display and I was clearly enjoying the view. He smirked as he came to stand in front of me.

"Hey baby, how have you been?" He asked gently.

His husky voice felt so good to hear. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. His earthy scent swirling in the air tingled my insides and warmth enveloped my body. It felt so good to have my mate near me.

I wasn't expecting this gentleness. But, I wasn't going to give in.

"I don't know. You tell me.
How would I feel when my own mate starts ignoring me?" I asked raising an eyebrow at him.

He sighed and sat down next to me.

"I am sorry, I haven't been the best mate lately. I was busy with the rogues and all and I didn't spend time with you," He said in a soft voice.

"Yeah, but you had time to spend with Rebecca," I glared at him.

"Only because she was a guest," he gritted his teeth.

"You like her, don't you?"

    "What the hell? Why would I like her? She is not my mate. You are," Xavier stood up.

"Yeah, I am your mate. You should be spending time with me. But, you start ignoring me continuously for three days," I stood up and looked at him pointedly. "If you don't want me as your mate, then reject me," I spoke in a firm voice, even if my insides were shaky.

He grabbed my wrist and growled loudly.

"Don't even think about it," he glared at me.

"Why? I'll leave and then you can mate with Rebecca or whoever you want as your mate. I mean it's clear that you like her. She is not a naïve little girl like I am. Obviously more fitting for the Luna title," I said looking down as tears fell down.

He pressed my body into the wall and caged me with his arms.

"Angel, look at me," I heard his soft voice.

I looked up through my blurry eyes. He raised a hand and wiped my tears.

"You are my mate and I only want you. Not Rebecca, not someone else," he said looking in my eyes.

"Then, prove it," I replied.

He looked slightly taken aback.

"How?" He asked.

"Mark me," I whispered looking in his eyes.

His eyes started to change into slightly darker blue showing that his wolf was surfacing. He closed his eyes for a moment and opened them again. His eyes turned their normal light blue color. He pressed his body completely against mine, my back pressing into the wall.

He ran his nose along my jaw. Then, he started kissing and nibbling my neck. Nuzzling his nose on my pulse, he growled.

"I must say that's a very tempting offer."

His husky voice sent pleasurable shivers down my spine and my whole body tingled. A small moan escaped my lips as he growled again.

"But I don't think you are ready for that," he spoke again.

I couldn't speak. I was lost in the feeling of having my mate near me. He kissed my earlobe and took a step back. I took a ragged breath, slightly hunching over so I could get more oxygen in my system.

 "But, we could do something else," he said looking into eyes.

"And what's that?" I asked, my voice still shaky from our last session.

He looked at my lips and licked his lower lip. I bit my lip and looked at him through my lashes.
He pressed his body against mine so I could feel each and every crook of his body. My breathing quickened and I looked in his lust filled eyes.

He trailed his thumb over my lower lip and came closer. His scent mixed with his cologne shut down every rational side of my brain. I just wanted his full lips on mine. Oh God, I wish they are as soft as they look. I groaned internally.

His hands raked my body and reached my head. He cupped my head using one hand so I won't hurt myself. His face came closer such that our lips were centimeters apart.

"You know you look so hot when you are angry, kitten," his minty breath fanned my face.

Before I could reply him, he placed his lips on mine. Butterflies erupted in the pit of my stomach as he bit my lower lip. I looped my hands around his neck and tugged at his hair. He gave out a throaty groan.

I moaned at the feeling. My toes tingled with pleasure. A moment later, he started moving his lips. Oh God! His lips were softer than it looked. He started off a bit slower. But, then he started kissing feverishly. I copied his movements and kissed him back.

We kissed for two minutes before my lungs started to burn. I pulled apart and took in deep breaths. Xavier placed small kisses on my cheek, my jaw and neck. He nibbled on my ear lobe and kissed just under it on my sweet spot. A loud moan escaped my lips and my cheeks burned. He chuckled kissing my cheek.

"That was-," I stopped, not knowing the right word.

"I know baby. I know," Xavier said and placed his lips against mine.

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Laying here in mate's arms, I could only think of two things. One; that I could never leave this man even if I wanted to.

And two; If he won't mark me, then I will make him. And the best way is to make him jealous. I grinned devilishly at the thought and closed my eyes, thinking of what tomorrow will bring.

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Finally! They kissed. *sighs contently* ;)
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A.M.