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Now we read in the last chapter that Roshni finally met The Singha and their sudden first kiss.
So after such a long time, finally this new chapter describes Adhikshit's thoughts. And it is going to be a long chapter, probably longest that I have written for this story.

So let's get reading.!

"My Mate"

Adhikshit's pov

Whatever can happen anytime, can happen today too.
So it is wise to be Prepared Ahead!

It was one of those days where I could not concentrate on any of my practices.
And mind you, I am one of those gifted, exceptionally sharp shooters when it came to archery and here I was loosing my focus every single time.

I was restless as if something bad was about to Happen.
I could feel the tension in the air....just that I was not able to point out any mishaps in particular.

Everything at the Castle looked under control. And i was out with my prides for patrolling and practice at my Green House which is located at the outskirts of Malana, a little far away from our Singhal Castle.
Everything looked just normal in the village as well with our men doing their jobs perfectly just as usual. And there was no sign of danger or any Foreign intrusion.

Then why I was having these jitters?

Shaking my thoughts away, I focused once again on my Target.

I pulled the arrow at the right angle and shot but yet again I missed whereas this annoying friend of mine, Samar Singh hit the bull's eye.

I once again sighed and looked at my friend who whistled in victory. Samar was smirking whenever I was missing the targets to him.

He mocked - Seems like someone is not in right mind!
Or may be Too deep in Love!

Day Dreaming of our Queen? - he teased further

I shrugged at him and focused once again and guess what.... I missed it again and Samar began to laugh like a clown.

I glared at him but he knew that I was harmless to him.

Idiot!

Exhausted, I exhaled a deep breath and sat down. Samar passed me a water bottle and asked softly -

Everything Ok Adhikshit?
You seem too distracted today!
I don't even remember when was the last time that I beat you in archery!

I sighed and gulped some water and spoke -
I don't know Samar!
I am having this weird feeling that something bad is awaiting!
But I can't figure out what?

He frowned for a second but then spoke - Singha!
Everything is ok, and besides if anything was to happen, you must have got the intuition with your powers. Don't you think?

I looked at distance and spoke - Guess, you are right!
I never fail to read the foreign minds.
But just... Just this once it seems different!

What do you mean? - he asked

Nothing!
Let's go for a jungle search.!
Like old times.
Guess, I need distraction! - I told him

He smiled and replied - Sure!
You go ahead, Let me just inform the guards and I shall join you.
But be around, don't go too far, the Singha king would not appreciate we roaming around in the jungle at this hour.

Since when you started to obey my Father? - I arched my eyebrow

He chuckled -  You got me Prince!

I glared at him.
I hated it when he called me the Prince.
For me, he was my friend first.

He laughed and spoke -
I was just messing around.
See you later Buddy!

I shrugged at his retreating form and shifted in my Singha and roared out loud and disappeared in the jungle.

I was running into the woods....enjoying the greenary that was my home and then suddenly a very unexpected but familiar scent got all my Attention.

Roshni!

My Mate!
She was Here!
But Why?

My mind began to form all sorts of possibilities of her being in the jungle but I couldn't figure out the exact cause.
Then I felt more people around that area.

I focused more and then I was able to read one of the humans.

They were here in the jungle on a Trip!

What the fuck!
And why the hell I was not informed by any of my siblings or Manik for that matter!

This girl will surely make me crazy one day!

I followed her scent and found her getting away from her other batchmates.

I was shaking in anger, why this girl had to be this Jagga Jassos, this part of the jungle was abandoned and it was known for wild snakes and other dangerous reptiles.
She walked towards an old tattered stairways and my heart began to beat erratically as i knew she was walking right into the danger.

Stepping ahead, She looked around her and i could feel her panick, I was watching her from far as I was in my Singha form.

There was no way I could shift back to my human form without her notice.
May be it was the sudden changing weather, or the fact that she was lost...She tried calling out for help but of course who was going to come for her rescue.
She ran through Crushing leaves.....few branches stuck in her clothes too and by now she really was in a bad situation and it angered me more. She had no idea about the jungle yet she decided to move away from her troop.

After a few minutes, i heard a bone chilling hiss....my eyes and ears become alert as I knew what it was.

It was a big viper that was ready to attack Roshni and it's tongue was out making scary hissing noises.

I could sense her fear, the venomous Viper crawled more towards her, making her to take a few steps back but in a hurry, Her right leg twisted because there was huge wood log and that was my cue to hold her before she falls into the deep pit behind her.
Roshni closed her eyes in fear and I let out a deep growl. I did not care if she is scared of a mighty lion like me, I had to save her from the snake....so grasping her arm with my paw, I pulled her towards my body with a force.

She was so much delusional that she didn't even realise....that i...a lion was trying to drag her upwards.

With a sudden force She was pulled Into my chest and her contact made my eyes glow Scarlet.
My Beast was both proud and angry at my mate. She looked so scared in my grasp...i let out a deep growl tightening my paws around her waist in all possessiveness and when our eyes meet....it was Enchanting!

But soon enough I felt a sudden stink and I exactly knew what had had happened.

That snake had bit me and it's poison was spreading fastly in my body.
I felt weak and dizzy and my grip on roshni began to loose and the pain was excruciating and I was determined to not let her go.

Roshni jerked her face away from my chest realising that my grip was loose and that's when she saw the snake.
My whimpers caught her attention and she threw something at the viper and thank the Goddess it crawled away from us but the damage was done.

The swirl of emotions that was there in her eyes had me stunned. She was crying and was worried for me... A Jungle Lion!
My heart swelled up at her soft caring nature and I was so proud that she was going to be the Jungle Queen.

Even though I was heavy as a rock, she somehow managed to take me to a safe place. She touched the skin where it was bit by the snake and then suddenly I felt another prick, it was not that strong but the effects of venom made me let out a painful growl.
I was loosing my consciousness, I was just praying that Samar finds us in time.

I just wanted her to be safe.!
She was a shivering mess yet she was worried for my well being.
And looking at her one last time my eyes shut in pain!

Samar please rescue us! - I sent out a telepathic wave to him before completely passing out

And I knew she had passed out too!

Hurry up Samar!
Before it's too late!

I don't know for how long we were secured in each other's arms but I was peaceful.

I was deep in darkness when I felt someone touching my wound. And my eyes opened on it's own accord....i was ready to attack if it was a foe but thankfully it was Samar.

He had spotted us and I couldn't be any more thankful.

He spoke worried - What Happened?
Why do you look so pale?
And How come you are here with our Queen?

I was so worried when I received your waves.!

I gave my paw to his hand and our brain cells could connect with each other.

I narrated him the whole story that how I was bit by a wild serpent and how Roshni helped me.

Looks like you guys had quite an adventure.! - he spoke slyly after I finished

Shut Up Samar!
Here we hardly escaped the danger and you are making fun of me.! - I shot back but he laughed

Do you think you can shift Buddy? - he asked serious

Let me Try!
But let me first put Roshni to a deep slumber. Can't afford this curious cat to wake up and realise our reality! - I spoke in a daze

Putting Roshni into a deep sleep, I shifted to my human self.

And that idiot again laughed.

Curious Cat!!!
I like that!!! - he laughed and I glared but failed, looking at his carefree laughing

It's very rare that we, the Singhas get to laugh this way. So I joined him too.

Then it was decided that I take Roshni to my green house, situated in the outer part of the jungle.
Taking her to the Singhal castle was never an option anyways before the Eclipse. And I didn't want a wrong impression of her amongst the castle people.

Time passed and Samar called one of the practicing doctors of our group and he gave me some Antivenin and I was feeling better in no time.
And thankfully the poison had not mix with my blood much....all thanks to my girl.

Talking about her, Roshni was still sleeping peacefully in my room but with every passing minute my patience was running out and  I was getting angry at her Audacity.

I was pissed off at her carelessness....that u wanted to burst out on her and out some sense into her.
How could someone be this stupid to put their own life in danger over few pieces of manuscripts.

Why did she even have to be this stubborn!

This girl is really going to give me tough times!

But whatever it is I can no more avoid my growing feelings for her.
There is no doubt that I am attracted to her and I am beginning to feel the things I never believed in.

I walked to my room to check on her and I found her awake and she looked confused as a kid.

I found her cute and for a second I was amused to see her like that.

And her questions, oh man!
She looked so naive.
I just wanted to crush her in my strong muscles and bones but I refrained myself and heard her with a calm mind.

I explained her as calmly as I could but then she said some things that I completely lost it and when I was not able to take her words, in order to shut her up, I kissed her!

I kissed her forcefully!

Oh Good Goddess!
What has gone into me?

Why I am behaving like a complete Jerk?

The kiss was sudden and out of my compulsion but I would say it was magical. She didn't respond but I could not complain. I was deep in savouring her delicate petals when I felt wetness on her cheeks!

Realised downed upon me like a ice cold shower and I pulled away from he and the girl I saw then twisted my heart.
Looking at the girl, laying on my bed, all messed up and crying because of me, broke something real bad inside me.

I held my breaths....to calm down my inner beast and then look at her. The  look full of agony and hatred for me on her face had me feel guilty of my irrational behavior.
So looking at her one more time, I walked away from her.!

I clearly did not want to hurt her more because of my possessiveness!

I know it was wrong to walk out on her right after what I did, but I didn't know what else to do. So, giving her some time alone seemed ok.... I just hope she feels better.!

I walked upto the library, trying to distract myself but nothing worked. She had invaded my thoughts since the time I saw her...and now having her here, I wanted to loose myself but I know I have to put a bridle on my desires to claim her. Because I never want her to cry because of me....but guess I did the exact same thing.!

I would be lying if I said I regretted our kiss... Wait correction...my forced kiss to her.!

I don't regret it at all!

In fact I loved the fact that she was here with me in my bed, it seemed the right place for her!
And now thinking of the kiss, I can say it was not only for my possessiveness, it was more like my growing affection towards my Nightingale.

I was craving for her!

It's just her words and her little rebel that pushed my buttons and I could not control my inner lion.
He was roaring in rage with his possessiveness and his carnal desires over his mate brought out the worst from me.

I wanted our every firsts to be special but here I royally ruined it!

I now know that She... She is probably not going to forgive me for this act but to be honest I would not mind bearing her anger.
Because I understand if she is going to hate me for this.
But at the same time, now I am beginning to understand the things my fellow prides members talked about....that how they could not hold themselves back from loving their mates.!
Having tasted her this once, now I understand their gestures.
Now I understand why people hold hands, why they show affection towards their mates.
I used to think that it was out of possessiveness and it was their way to claim "This Is Mine", But the reality is, it was about making a bond with your mate through your touch.
It's is about speaking out your feelings without having to utter a single word.
And now one touch of her and I know I want her with me, by my side and never I would never let her Go!

Never!

And Even if she tries, I am not going to let her walk away from me. I know it will take some time, for she is a human and is not familiar with our kinds but I will be patient this time.

And I will prove myself worth her Love!

After all My Mate deserves the best of Me!

My thoughts were interrupted when Samar singh knocked.

He is the one guy, I trust the most, even though he is from a family much lower than us but we have been friends since our childhood.
My father too has a liking for him.
He is my most trusted pride member.

That's why he is the only one who knows about my little adventure with my Roshni and he is the only person who has the liberty of suggesting his opinions in my personal matters.

It was his idea to inform her brothers.

To tell you truth, I respect her brothers. The way they have raised her without their parents is so highly of them.
Not only they are loving and caring towards Roshni but I see that they are her protectors, like they want to keep her away from any danger and harm. Sometimes, their over possessiveness over my little Nightingale, makes me jealous. The fact that they get to spend so much time together and her love for them, brings out the insecurities in me.

But I know, they can not stop me from making her Mine!
And then I will make her my queen and I would not let any harm come here her, till the time, I shall live.!

But first things first, Samar informed me that her brothers have come.
And I need to tell them a story that is acceptable and hopefully they would believe me.

I walked back to the room where I had left Roshni.
She was looking outside from the window, towards the Jungle.
The view from my green house is spectacular and I am glad that even for some time, she was able to forget the precious encounter.
She looked so peaceful and I couldn't be happier.
That is why I brought her here, and not at the Singhal Castle, that would have really freaked her out.
And right now, I am in no position to introduce her to the prides.

Even though I hated to disturb her calmness, but I had to inform her about the arrival of her Brothers.

I cleared my throat and she flinched in surprise...guess I startled her.

Sigh!

Did I scare you Roshni? - I asked hesitant

She didn't reply but her eyes moistened again and that squeezed my heart.

She was scared of me!

Blame the Beast!

Um....i came to inform you that you can go to your house now.
Your Brothers are here! - I spoke softly

Her eyebrows furrowed and in a second her eyes widened grasping my words and she began to run towards the door!

Away from me!

The thought itself stabbed me in my heart but I knew I deserved that.

But I needed to apologise for my behavior...Not for myself but for her sake. She was just about to go out when I grabbed her arms, not too tight, not too loose... Just enough firm to keep her close.

Roshni clearly panicked and stuttered - W... What.... A.... Are you.... Doing, you monster!

And her calling me a Monster really angered me and my jaws clenched.

Stay away from Me!
Leave... My Hand!
My brothers are here!
You just wait for it.... They are going to kill you! - she raised her voice this time

Oh, how naive my mate is!

She didn't even know that I was not the one to die that easy!
But I found it amusing that she had that believe on her brothers that they can handle me.

If only she knew!

Taking a deep breath I said -

I am Sorry Roshni!
I was out of line back there... When.... I... I kissed you without your permission!

She halted at her place like she got a current or something.
I caressed her cheeks lovingly and she closed her eyes and kissed her forehead and whispered -

I Am Sorry My Queen!

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Adhikshit finally said sorry!
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