Sold to the Cold Lycan King (Gemini and Asher) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Gemini’s POV

I tossed restlessly in the bed, unable to find the slightest sleep. I threw my legs off the bed and headed out of the room. I needed something to drink, anything to get my mind off whatever was bothering me.

The sting still felt fresh in my heart and I couldn’t help but curse at the mate bond for making me so possessive of King Asher.

A bottle of whiskey should do. I said, weighing the bottle with my eyes.

The moonlight shone across the surface of the pool, its silvery glow casting soft and beautiful shadows on the water. I floated on my back, staring up at the endless night sky. The cool water and burning sensation from the whiskey was the only thing grounding me, keeping my chaotic thoughts at bay.

Becca’s smug smile and Asher’s ever–unexplainable expression replayed in my mind. I wanted to believe it didn’t matter. That I didn’t care. But the sharp pain in my chest told me otherwise.

I splashed water over my face, trying to drown the thoughts. “You don’t care, Gemini” I whispered to myself. “You’re not supposed to care!

The soft sound of footsteps broke through my thoughts. My body stiffened, and I sank back into the water slowly and gently, letting it shield me

“Gemini,” his deep voice called out, low but unmistakable.

I didn’t answer. I remained underneath the water for some more seconds, only letting my head out whenever I ran out of air.

“Why are you not asleep yer?” His question fell on deaf ears as I continued to enjoy the tranquil moment like he didn’t exist in it.

Nevertheless, I could still feel his heavy gaze on me and it felt like he was trying to drown me with his intense gaze. Finally, I shot my head our of the pool clearly disturbed by his monitoring eyes.

I swam to the edge grabbing the railing and pulling myself up, letting the water cascade down my body. His eyes followed the movement, though his face betrayed nothing

“You shouldn’t be out here alone.” Asher said, his voice a little softer than what I was used to.

I turned to him, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around my shoulders. “I couldn’t sleep. Not that it’s any of your business.” 1 said, trying to sound

unfazed

His eyes remained on me for more than a minute as I strolled around, picking up the glass and half–drunk whiskey.

“About earlier he started.

1 held up a hand, curting him off “Don’t. You don’t owe me an explanation, your majesty. You can do whatever you want with whoever you want.” My voice sounded steady, but my heart clenched with every word.

much as I was surprised by the fact that he was trying to explain to me, I didn’t want to hear it. I didn’t want to know how my mate was busy screwing some other girl while I remained unattended to. I didn’t want to be reminded of the fact that my mate found me unattractive.

1 sighed before turning to leave. But his hand unexpectedly shot out, grabbing my wrist. “Gemini,” he called his voice lower now, almost pleading.

Why the heck was he feeling guilty now!

1 glanced down at where his fingers wrapped around my wrist. “Your majesty please,” I said, trying to sound respectful despite the anger and jealousy brewing inside of me.

Before I could process his answer, he pulled me back, his lips crashing against mine as well as the bonde and glass against the floor. The kiss wasn’t gentle. It was raw, demanding, and full of an emotion I couldn’t quite explain.

3 suffered, my brain trying to interpret what had just happened Finally, I got a hold of myself. I pushed away from him, trying to walk away as fast

he stamoned me agatat the wall, his lips crashing onto mine once again. I struggled against las chest, trying to break the kiss. “What are you doing?” I mumbled against his lips, sull feeling the sting of my earlier hurt.

“Tur me down!” protested, my bats weakly pounding against his chest.

Chapter 31

He didn’t answer, his jaw clenched, his body tense as he carried me to his room. Once inside, he kicked the door shut and set me down gently on the edge of his bed.

“Stay quiet,” he growled. his body leaning over mine, his hands braced on either side of me. His eyes burned into mine, dark and full of desire

Despite the fact that I was soaking his bed with my wet bikini, he didn’t show any sign of displeasure. Goosebumps filled my skin as he began to trace his hands all over my curves.