NON EX 11Jennita’s pov“Antonio.” My voice was a hushed whisper, betraying the turbulence of emotions that swirled inside of me as I watched him walk in with that arrogant air of his like he was the King himself.Without realizing I had been holding my breath from shock, I took several steps back, however, when his smirk only seemed to grow as he silently watched me like a predator, an irritated glance flashed in my eyes. “You have the nerve to walk in uninvited into the Queen’s room. What are you doing here?”I tried to ignore the racing of my heart as I watched him take slow steps towards me, his eyes darkening so I could barely even see the hint of blue in them.“Antonio!” He had yet to say anything, only slowly closing the distance between us. It was like being in a room with a ticking bomb, only, you weren’t aware the time it would explode.A perfectly shaped brow raised slightly, as he met my gaze again, this time challengingly. “You don’t seem scared.”I scoffed. “Of you? Keep
Antonio’s povHer feeble attempts at pushing me away was cute, but I found it satisfying having her struggle against me. Jennita was never the type to fight back. Even in high school, it had been Alessandra who would always protect her from the bullies because it was well known that no matter what was done to her, she would not lay a single finger on her opponent or bully.In our five years of marriage, I had never laid a single finger on her besides the night she had hurt Alessandra. I never took advantage of her vulnerability as much as I hated how it disgusted me then.But now, there was this thrill of having her fight her arousal for me while trying to push me away as hard as the mate bond seemed to tug us even closer. Three years, three years of searching for her, what did she think was going to happen?Who knew how she made her way so quickly to the Beta’s rank? What could she have possibly known aside from being cooped up in the library all day? I knew my woman better than anyo
Jennita’s povThe doorknob around my trembling fist was the only weight capable of holding me up on my two shaky legs as I glared hard at the man, a nonchalant, dark expression on his face as he wiped his soiled fingers with a paper towel.The same ones that had been buried deep inside of me just a few minutes ago.I opened my mouth to speak, but a throbbing lingering pain between my legs, a reminder of what had just ensued between us, caused a shudder to leave through them instead, and I quickly closed my eyes, reeling in anger.I had let him touch me, and I had enjoyed it. Every fiber of my being was screaming at me to close the distance between us right then and have him fuck me senseless. Fucking, stupid mate bond. Fucking stupid jerk. I hated Antonio as much as I hated myself right now. What sort of stupid redemption had I gotten over three years? Everything I had built up, including my restraint, was all for nothing, and he had only fingered me.Panting slightly, afraid to open
Jennita’s povI shook my head, feeling my cheeks flush. Goodness, It felt like high school all over again when Helen would accuse me of having a crush on Antonio.“No…” I hope she didn’t see past my firm voice and blank stare, right into the turbulent emotions swaying inside me, threatening me to break down in front of her. “You’re wrong. It’s nothing like that.”For a brief moment, I almost thought I had seen a glint of disappointment flash in her eyes before it disappeared after some fleeting seconds, Almost like it had never appeared there in the first place.“Well, if you don’t want to talk about it, I don’t intend to force you. But you should understand... what I had walked into... if any other person had… “ My heart clenched in pain and I clenched my jaw in anger when I realized that Antonio hadn’t thought twice before he had executed his plan. He was careless. We had been careless.Brenda was right. I would have been involved in a scandal.“I apologize once again,” I turned som
Jennita’s pov“Beta…”Digging my thumbnail into my palm was the only sense of precaution I could take not to do anything rash. Besides, I identified as a Rogue, and almost every corner of the mansion, including the outskirts was littered with King Ray’s men. If I made my move to kill Antonio, I would not only be risking my and Louis’s lives, including our guards, but I would face the royal family’s wrath.“Louis, I’ll meet you in the vehicle…” I reel my anger in and soften my features when I meet the worry in his grey eyes. He would refuse to leave my side if I didn’t assure him I was okay enough to face Antonio.“It will only be a minute. I promise.”After casting a look of fury and frustration towards the man who hadn’t moved an inch from where he was leaning across the pillar, he bowed towards me and left, marching towards the gates with a grimace on his face.I knew making him promise me he wouldn’t tell Jamal anything that had occurred with me and Antonio was not enough. I had to
Antonio’s povMalcolm was leaning against my car when I approached him. When he saw me, he straightened up and casually closed the distance between us. After the accident, I had contacted him to get me another car and he had insisted on coming along but I had refused, insisting I didn’t need him by my side at the meeting.Thus, he had only offered to drive and stay put in the car. I was sure the reason the fucker stayed back was so he could confirm if I was bluffing about having seen Jennita, and the look on his face was well obvious that he had confirmed it.However, my thoughts were filled with her words. She had just found out she was pregnant on that night. The night I brought another woman home. I clenched my fist as a twinge of guilt found its way to my chest, clenching my heart like a vice. I could almost imagine how happy she must have been that night… only for me to shatter it. I didn’t know, but then again, I haven’t ever been the loving spouse to her, nor mate.I wasn’t fig
Jennita’s pov“Uncle Jamal, what about me?”With folded arms, I follow the voice of my children to the indoor pool house. Jamal’s laughter echoes down the hallway, and I can’t help but smile at the scene I met once I rounded the corner and walked in.The indoor pool house was where Jamal liked to soak in and relax after a tiring business trip, mainly where he just liked to cool down or be alone. The place was spacious with climate-controlled structures, enabling natural light to filter in from the large windows.At its center is an Olympic-sized swimming pool with crystal-clear water, surrounded by smooth tiles decking. The air was warm and slightly humid, carrying the usual faint chlorine scent as I leaned by the entrance, watching the trio with a humorous smirk, a proud gleam in my eyes.The high ceiling featured exposed wooden exams, and modern lighting illuminated the space. A perfect scenery, but it wasn’t compared to the joyous union happening right in the pool.Jamal was leanin
Jamal's pov “Jamal… “ she drew in a sharp breath the moment I closed the distance between us. Her eyes, green as rare gems met mine slowly, and it took every bit of self control not to pin her back on the wall and follow my instincts. Th same instincts that had been pushing me for two years now, yet I would never dare without her consent. A gentleman was not a term people would associate me with. But patience, I had patience. I had self control. Only, when I was around her, sometimes the extent of my self control was tested. A sombre expression replaced the hardened one on my face as I calmly let go of her, only stepping a few inches back, so I can look into her eyes when she speaks to me. She was going to to lie, no doubt there, and I hoped she would prove me wrong. “Are you protecting this Alpha? Did he threaten you?” “And even if he did… are you insinuating that could have scared me?” She matched my gaze defiantly, not even cowering under my intense stare- an attribute of he
Antonio's pov “Daddy!” Gigi squealed, escaping from the arms of the Omega to run into the room. I couldn't help the smile on my face seeing her so vibrant and energetic as she threw herself into my arms. “I'm sorry, Alpha,” The Omega maid bowed at the door, shaking visibly once I turned to her. “She wouldn't eat dinner and insisted you fed her but… “ “That's enough from you. Get her food here,” I ignored her completely, my eyes softening as I returned to Gigi. “I'll feed her.” “Yay!” Gigi threw her hands up in the air and I chuckled. She was always used to getting what she wanted I feared I might already be spoiling her at such a young age. “Daddy, can I have ice cream after, pleaseeee.” She emphasized on the word ‘please’ drawing it out excessively. “Only if you promise to stop troubling your teachers at school. They keep having to return you hours before dismissal time. Why is that?” My baby girl was intelligent. I knew it, but what I didn't understand was why she grew less a
Jennita's pov “Gamma Louis. I've been looking all over for you.” I hastily approached him the moment I caught sight of him passing down the halls - probably to his room. For someone who relented in holding no emotion on his face, I could see the slight gleam of surprise in them as he took in my appearance. Yeah well, considering I was either training or by Jamal’s side performing my duties as his Beta, I've never really taken my time to dress up as I did tonight.The gown I had on hugged my figure like it was made for me, its silky, deep crimson fabric cascading down in a fluid waterfall that ended just above the ground- Jamal had a lot of explaining to do. The way he knew my exact measurements was incredibly surprising. A daringly high slit on one side revealed a teasing length of my leg and while the open back—partially veiled by my loose, tumbling waves of hair—gave it an air of understated allure; the gown was beautiful. It was like the warm tones of the dress seemed to ignit
Jamal's pov “Jamal… “ she drew in a sharp breath the moment I closed the distance between us. Her eyes, green as rare gems met mine slowly, and it took every bit of self control not to pin her back on the wall and follow my instincts. Th same instincts that had been pushing me for two years now, yet I would never dare without her consent. A gentleman was not a term people would associate me with. But patience, I had patience. I had self control. Only, when I was around her, sometimes the extent of my self control was tested. A sombre expression replaced the hardened one on my face as I calmly let go of her, only stepping a few inches back, so I can look into her eyes when she speaks to me. She was going to to lie, no doubt there, and I hoped she would prove me wrong. “Are you protecting this Alpha? Did he threaten you?” “And even if he did… are you insinuating that could have scared me?” She matched my gaze defiantly, not even cowering under my intense stare- an attribute of he
Jennita’s pov“Uncle Jamal, what about me?”With folded arms, I follow the voice of my children to the indoor pool house. Jamal’s laughter echoes down the hallway, and I can’t help but smile at the scene I met once I rounded the corner and walked in.The indoor pool house was where Jamal liked to soak in and relax after a tiring business trip, mainly where he just liked to cool down or be alone. The place was spacious with climate-controlled structures, enabling natural light to filter in from the large windows.At its center is an Olympic-sized swimming pool with crystal-clear water, surrounded by smooth tiles decking. The air was warm and slightly humid, carrying the usual faint chlorine scent as I leaned by the entrance, watching the trio with a humorous smirk, a proud gleam in my eyes.The high ceiling featured exposed wooden exams, and modern lighting illuminated the space. A perfect scenery, but it wasn’t compared to the joyous union happening right in the pool.Jamal was leanin
Antonio’s povMalcolm was leaning against my car when I approached him. When he saw me, he straightened up and casually closed the distance between us. After the accident, I had contacted him to get me another car and he had insisted on coming along but I had refused, insisting I didn’t need him by my side at the meeting.Thus, he had only offered to drive and stay put in the car. I was sure the reason the fucker stayed back was so he could confirm if I was bluffing about having seen Jennita, and the look on his face was well obvious that he had confirmed it.However, my thoughts were filled with her words. She had just found out she was pregnant on that night. The night I brought another woman home. I clenched my fist as a twinge of guilt found its way to my chest, clenching my heart like a vice. I could almost imagine how happy she must have been that night… only for me to shatter it. I didn’t know, but then again, I haven’t ever been the loving spouse to her, nor mate.I wasn’t fig
Jennita’s pov“Beta…”Digging my thumbnail into my palm was the only sense of precaution I could take not to do anything rash. Besides, I identified as a Rogue, and almost every corner of the mansion, including the outskirts was littered with King Ray’s men. If I made my move to kill Antonio, I would not only be risking my and Louis’s lives, including our guards, but I would face the royal family’s wrath.“Louis, I’ll meet you in the vehicle…” I reel my anger in and soften my features when I meet the worry in his grey eyes. He would refuse to leave my side if I didn’t assure him I was okay enough to face Antonio.“It will only be a minute. I promise.”After casting a look of fury and frustration towards the man who hadn’t moved an inch from where he was leaning across the pillar, he bowed towards me and left, marching towards the gates with a grimace on his face.I knew making him promise me he wouldn’t tell Jamal anything that had occurred with me and Antonio was not enough. I had to
Jennita’s povI shook my head, feeling my cheeks flush. Goodness, It felt like high school all over again when Helen would accuse me of having a crush on Antonio.“No…” I hope she didn’t see past my firm voice and blank stare, right into the turbulent emotions swaying inside me, threatening me to break down in front of her. “You’re wrong. It’s nothing like that.”For a brief moment, I almost thought I had seen a glint of disappointment flash in her eyes before it disappeared after some fleeting seconds, Almost like it had never appeared there in the first place.“Well, if you don’t want to talk about it, I don’t intend to force you. But you should understand... what I had walked into... if any other person had… “ My heart clenched in pain and I clenched my jaw in anger when I realized that Antonio hadn’t thought twice before he had executed his plan. He was careless. We had been careless.Brenda was right. I would have been involved in a scandal.“I apologize once again,” I turned som
Jennita’s povThe doorknob around my trembling fist was the only weight capable of holding me up on my two shaky legs as I glared hard at the man, a nonchalant, dark expression on his face as he wiped his soiled fingers with a paper towel.The same ones that had been buried deep inside of me just a few minutes ago.I opened my mouth to speak, but a throbbing lingering pain between my legs, a reminder of what had just ensued between us, caused a shudder to leave through them instead, and I quickly closed my eyes, reeling in anger.I had let him touch me, and I had enjoyed it. Every fiber of my being was screaming at me to close the distance between us right then and have him fuck me senseless. Fucking, stupid mate bond. Fucking stupid jerk. I hated Antonio as much as I hated myself right now. What sort of stupid redemption had I gotten over three years? Everything I had built up, including my restraint, was all for nothing, and he had only fingered me.Panting slightly, afraid to open
Antonio’s povHer feeble attempts at pushing me away was cute, but I found it satisfying having her struggle against me. Jennita was never the type to fight back. Even in high school, it had been Alessandra who would always protect her from the bullies because it was well known that no matter what was done to her, she would not lay a single finger on her opponent or bully.In our five years of marriage, I had never laid a single finger on her besides the night she had hurt Alessandra. I never took advantage of her vulnerability as much as I hated how it disgusted me then.But now, there was this thrill of having her fight her arousal for me while trying to push me away as hard as the mate bond seemed to tug us even closer. Three years, three years of searching for her, what did she think was going to happen?Who knew how she made her way so quickly to the Beta’s rank? What could she have possibly known aside from being cooped up in the library all day? I knew my woman better than anyo