CHAPTER 5- Emotional Connection

MAGNUS

"Let go of me, Magnus!" Lara shouted, trying to get out of my grip. 

A powerful slap landed on my face as she was fiercely staring at me.

"Do you really want to claim me, Magnus? Then, leave me a red mark!" Lara demanded.

Her words prevented me from losing control, so I stepped back and bolted out of the room. How could I put a red mark on her when I had no plan of having a serious relationship with her?

Damn!

I murmured as I made my way back to the banquet hall. The four Gammas from my pack who were with Lara earlier were now gone, perhaps they had hidden elsewhere out of fear of me.

"Hey dude, are you okay? I saw what happened a while ago. Where is Lara now?" Alex asked as he showed me a teasing smile.

"I left her in my room. Damn her!" I muttered.

"And why you were acting like that? Are you jealous that she was with other men?" 

"Jealous? Of course not! It's just that it hit my male ego. You know she is my mate and she is supposed to behave, right?" I explained, trying to get my friend's sympathy.

Alex just shrugged his shoulders while intently looking at me and then he spoke, "I'll be honest with you dude, I think you're already in love with Lara. You kept on denying it, but it's obvious."

"What? In love? It's impossible, dude. I don't believe in such a thing, you know that. The reason why I can't put a red mark on her is because I couldn't guarantee a serious and lasting relationship. I will just marry her, to strengthen my power as an Alpha, and to fulfill Dad's request. Nothing more and nothing less."

"But aren't you attracted to her?" Alex's question seemed provoking.

"Will you shut up?" I spoke seriously.

"Okay fine. I'll gonna leave you here. Just call me if you need anything. See you around dude," Alex tapped my shoulder and went off in his direction.

I was left alone at the table, drinking glasses of wine. I was feeling extremely hot so I took off my formal suit, leaving only the white T-shirt I had underneath. I closed my eyes, but Lara's face was the only image in my mind.

Suddenly, I felt someone's presence behind me. I looked around and saw Savana's alluring appearance. She was wearing a seductive dress, different from what she was wearing earlier. I couldn't anymore resist something that was bulging inside of me, so I kissed her deeply and carried her into the villa's private room.

Savana moaned in pleasure as I caressed her two lovely tits while claiming her lips down to her neck. I was about to take off her undies when I heard Lara's voice somewhere. 

"Lara," I whispered her name.

"Damn you, Magnus! I'm the one with you right now, but you're calling out a different name?" Savana shrieked as she pushed me away.

"Shit!" I muttered as I rose from my feet and left the room.

"Magnus? Where are you going?" Savana shouted, but I did not pay attention to her. I headed to my room to see if Lara was still there, but I couldn't find her. 

"Lara!" I shouted, trying to search for her throughout the villa. I checked the banquet hall, but only our servants were there, tidying up the place. The guests had already left for it was almost three in the morning.

"Are you looking for Lara, dude? She left already with Alpha Callum." Alex spoke while looking at me intently.

"Uhm, I thought you and Savana were having a good time," Alex smiled, obviously teasing me again. 

"We were about to—" I paused and let out a deep sigh. "But I suddenly heard Lara's voice. Fuck!"

"Well, I guess you know the reason dude, right? She is your mate and you are destined to be with her. So why don't you accept the mate bond for you to find peace? Try to think about it, dude." Alex said before leaving me alone.

Alex's words put me into a state of contemplation that I was not able to get some sleep. I looked at my watch and it was already five in the morning. It was time for my jogging routine so I quickly jumped out of bed and put on my jogging outfits.

I glanced at Alex's room which was just right next to mine. I guessed he was still sleeping so I did not bother him anymore. I headed my way out of the villa and started jogging. I enjoyed my morning exercise that I did not realize I had gone far. 

Suddenly, I caught a whiff of Lara's scent, so I was sure she was just nearby. I was not mistaken because, in a little distance I saw her jogging as well. I hastened my pace to catch up to her. I felt like I wanted to talk to her about our upcoming wedding. 

"Hi Lara," I greeted her, but she just ignored me. Her cold treatment once again struck my ego and I would never allow to be treated like this, especially by my destined Luna. 

I saw Lara running even faster, so I also ran quickly until I reached out and held her arm. "Lara, please stop. Can we talk?"

"What do we need to talk about, Magnus?"

"We need to discuss our upcoming wedding."

"So what now? We both know what's the truth. We're getting married. That's all." Lara said roughly.

"Okay fine, if that's what you want. See you then." I responded even more roughly and then I continued jogging without glancing back at her.

But before I could get far, I heard Lara's voice. "Ouch!" I turned to her and saw her sitting down, holding her foot. I quickly ran towards her and asked, "What happened?"

"I suddenly got a muscle cramp. I couldn't move my feet," she responded as she gnawed in pain.

"Okay relax." I started massaging her foot.

"Thank you, I'm fine now," she said after a short while. Our eyes met and once again, I was tempted to kiss her. I felt she was responding to my kiss, causing my heart to skip a bit.

I attempted to kiss her again but she dodged away. "Magnus, please stop," she pleaded.

"I have to go now, Magnus."

 I just nodded as I watched her walking away from me.