Chapter 9: Falling for him.

CHAPTER NINE 

JEREMY

Jeremy was a perfect example of a complete gentleman. He didn't try to push or force things. He let go of me and walked away from the room without saying anything to me. I felt bad for Jeremy. I wanted to call him back or even follow him to his room so we could continue. This was not only because I felt bad for Jeremy. It was also because I wanted it, too. 

I walked towards my bed and sat there as I wrapped my hands around my body. The tough woman I trained to be for years was gradually becoming weak. I was slowly catching feelings for Jeremy even though I knew that it was wrong. I shouldn't be catching feelings for him because he was a Brown. Not only that, he was also the twin brother of my former mate. How would it balance? 

I was scared of loving him. 

What if he was also just trying to get into my pants like his brother did some years ago? What if this was also a bet? 

Tears dropped down my cheek, and I quickly wiped it off. I was losing control already. I slowly tilted my head to look at my daughter. I placed my hand on her legs and touched them smoothly. She was the only reason I had life. I could not give up on life after I found out that I was pregnant. She made me happy, and whenever I wanted to regret everything that happened, I remember that a daughter had been used to compensate me. 

Even though I acted so harsh around her sometimes and pretended not to care... I really did. I cared so much about her, and I loved her so much. 

I soon lay beside her and wrapped my arms around her. I shut my eyes and tried to sleep. Even after closing my eyes, all I saw was Jeremy. His image would not stop appearing to me. I was gradually losing my mind. 

I found myself turning around on my bed. The whole night, I was thinking about Jeremy and his offer. I didn't know if I was going to accept the offer or not. 

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I was awakened by the slight knock on my door. I yawned loudly as I stretched myself in my bed. I didn't want to stand up yet. I still felt sleepy and very tired. I didn't get enough last night, and I left like it was still too early. I looked to my side, and she was gone. My heart sank as I sat up quickly, and every atom of sleep disappeared from me. 

There she was! 

My heart went back to its position. My daughter was standing by the door already and attending to whoever was outside the door. 

She shut the door and turned back to face me. 

"Are you okay, mom?" She asked with narrowed eyes. 

I immediately nodded my head and forced a smile. I was still in shock. I had thought that maybe someone had walked in and took my daughter. I didn't trust them one bit.

"Who was that?" I asked her as I pulled her closely. 

She hesitated for a while. My daughter was still trying to observe her mother to be sure that I was truly okay. It was so cute. 

"One of the maids or messengers. She said we are supposed to have breakfast on the royal table in twenty minutes." 

I turned to the wall clock and realised that it was already six o'clock in the morning. I sighed deeply. 

"They even have routine for breakfast," I whispered to myself. 

My daughter just kept staring at me. I didn't blame her for being like that. She had never seen me this different before. I stood up from the bed. Twenty minutes was not such a long time, so I had to hurry up a bit. 

I carried my daughter into the shower and dressed her up first. We didn't come with her nanny, so I had to do it all alone. After dressing up my daughter, I led her out of my room. 

I wasn't too familiar with the palace since I didn't usually come in there. The first and the last time I stepped into the Palace was a disaster. 

"Ma'am," a guard bowed in front of us as he approached us. 

"Let me lead you to the royal table." 

In no time, I was seated on the table with Jeremy and Lesley. I met both of them on the table, and Jeremy had drawn out a chair quickly for me to sit on. The way Lesley stared at him when he did that. I would not forget the glance. 

I ignored them and began to devour my food. I could feel both of them staring back at me. 

"Alpha Martin would be back soon," Lesley told Jeremy. 

Jeremy only nodded his head. 

I pretended not to hear him and continued to eat my food. 

I could feel their eyes all over me. 

"Are you enjoying the food?" Lesley asked me. 

I turned to him with a smile and nodded my head. 

"It is delicious!" I replied. 

I rolled my eyes inwardly. I would do better than this. Of course, they thought their chefs made the best meals. I scoffed. 

"Are you getting comfortable already?" Lesley asked me. 

I nodded my head without looking at him. 

The two brothers kept asking me unnecessary questions, and it soon became like a competition. I wanted to scold both of them to just stop it, but I didn't want them to know that I realised what they were trying to do. 

I kept smiling inwardly, seeing how both brothers were trying to please me and make me comfortable. I didn't give both of them equal attention, and at the same time, I tried not to make it obvious. 

I responded to Lesley more. I used gestures more when it was Lesley. Although it was very awkward, it didn't turn into a battlefield.