Chapter 637 – Hidden Desires of the Werewolf King Novel

Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel

“Enough!”, Cornelia snapped and stood up abruptly.

“You can try a temporary spell and see if you like the result.”, Yasmin said with urgency while trying to salvage the situation.

Cornelia rubbed her forehead while reminding herself that this was not Yasmin’s fault, it was not Yasmin’s problem, and Yasmin was offering solutions. They were not the solutions Cornelia would accept, but they showed Yasmin’s care and concern.

“I know you mean well, but some things can’t be rushed, Yasmin.”

“You should talk to your soulmate about this. Give him a choice. It’s not healthy that you are carrying this weight on your own and it’s not fair that you make a decision without him. If you are too shy to talk to James, I can do it in your place.”

“Don’t you dare!”, Cornelia exclaimed and stomped toward the door. This conversation was over.

Cornelia walked out without any particular goal in mind. She felt like the walls were too close and she needed space.

“Cora?”, James called after Cornelia who passed by him in the hallway, like he was not there.

“Shit!”, he cursed under his breath and rushed after her. He knew that it was a bad idea to leave Cornelia and Yasmin on their own.

“Cora!”, James exclaimed, and he caught up with her just before she reached the stairs. He grabbed her wrist. “Talk to me. I am here.”

Cornelia turned toward James in slow motion. She looked into his blue eyes that were full of anxiety and genuine concern and her chin trembled.

She knew that this was not fair. It was not James’ fault that she came here, and they met, and she can’t blame him for not feeling the bond either. The only thing she could do was to control her actions and decide what was best, but how can she leave him when her heart was aching if they were apart? And the way he looked at her, told her that he felt the same.

It was a difficult decision, one that will impact the rest of their lives, but… did she need to decide anything today?

James observed subtle changes in Cornelia’s expression, and he reached to wipe the tears from her cheeks.

The moment his fingers touched her skin, Cornelia jolted, and her eyes widened with something James couldn’t decipher the next thing he knew, Cornelia slammed herself against him and her lips covered his fervently.

James was quick to wrap his arms around Cornelia and respond to her frantic kisses.

Cornelia was not sure what she was doing, but she knew that she didn’t want to think about anything that was weighing on her mind. She allowed her heart to take over which pulled her toward James in a desperate need for his presence that made her feel whole.

Cornelia soaked in James’ touch, his scent, his flavors… and she didn’t notice at what point he lifted her and carried her into their room, all without breaking the kiss.

James put Cornelia on the bed and got on top of her, their kisses becoming longer and deeper as they melded into each other.

James loved the fact that Cornelia kissed him while clinging onto him, and she even spread her legs and her hips moved to grind herself against his erection. It was heavenly.

The scent of Cornelia’s arousal filled the room and James was confident that her love nectar will taste like the sweetest wild berries!

He got lower, to press on her harder as their hips rocked in sync and he nearly lost his mind when Cornelia moaned into his mouth.

Cornelia’s hands moved on their own, tugging on his t-shirt, and she frowned when he held her hands, preventing her from undressing him.

“What?”, she asked breathily. “Don’t you want…?” She couldn’t finish, but James understood her.

James took a deep breath to compose himself before responding, “I want. You have no idea how much I want you, but not like this.”

His lips were throbbing from the intense kissing session, and he really wanted to kiss her more, to kiss her everywhere, and to undress her and go all the way, but he knew that it wouldn’t be right.

Cornelia looked away in embarrassment when she realized that she made move on James and got rejected. What was she thinking? What would happen if he didn’t stop her?

“Cora”, James called and placed a gentle kiss at the curve where her neck met her shoulder, right where his mark should come. “I want to make love to you. I want to mark you as mine. But not when you are upset. I don’t want you to regret it as something that was done in the spur of the moment.”

Cornelia wanted to deny the upset part, but she didn’t want to lie to him.

“So, now what?”, Cornelia asked.

James moved to lay next to Cornelia and he pulled her in an embrace before responding, “Now we talk. Tell me, what happened in that room after I left? What got you upset?” She didn’t respond, so he continued guessing. “Was it about us? Was it about me?” Cornelia and Yasmin were on their own for no more than two minutes, so they probably continued talking about James.

Cornelia shot him a quick glance, and that confirmed it.

“It’s about me.”, he said dejectedly while tightening his hold on her, fearing that she will escape him.

“Did Yasmin tell you to leave me?”

“No.”, Cornelia responded right away.

“Then?”, he asked, and it took him a moment to realize it was the opposite. Yasmin told Cornelia to embrace the bond no matter how weak it is, and Cornelia was against it. OK, not completely against it because she was right here, on the bed, in his arms, but she was not willing to relax and enjoy it either.

“Cora, I’m sorry for not feeling the bond. I don’t feel it, but I know you are my other half. If I could, I would fast forward the time. Maybe we could both go to a two year-long sleep, or at least I would, and when I open my eyes, my wolf will confirm without any doubt that you are my mate, you will be confident in me, I will claim you, and our future can begin.”

“But what about…”

James quickly kissed her, to prevent her from finishing that question. He didn’t know if she would say that his ideas were stupid, or if she would talk about his father, or about his age, or about witches used for breeding, or about where they would live… because none of those mattered.

“We are mates, and we belong together”, James spoke against her lips. “Whoever stands in our way, we will deal with it because that’s what mates do. The Moon Goddess wouldn’t let me meet you if there was no way for us to be together. I am not an expert but I know that my kind meets mate when we are ready.”

Cornelia felt guilt washing over her. He was so much younger compared to her, but why did she end up being the immature one? Why did she run? Was it so difficult to open up? Why couldn’t she give him a chance?

How could he talk with such conviction when he didn’t feel the bond? And she even considered using magic to increase his perception of energies; she wanted to change him, yet he was already perfect, and she was the faulty one. And he knew that, and he still looked at her like she couldn’t do any wrong.

Cornelia hugged him tightly and nestled her head under his chin.

“Hold me, James.”, she asked softly. “Right now, I need you to hold me, and we will talk later. I promise, I won’t run anymore.”

Cornelia felt James’ lips pressing at the top of her head and then his arms tightened around her in a solid hold. She relaxed in acknowledgment that James had the power to calm down her unsettling thoughts and he made her feel at home.

Now if only she could stop worrying about what the future might bring, everything would be great.

…

In the main hallway…

“Why are we here this early?”, Liam grumbled while checking the time. It was just the three of them, and they were standing there for ten minutes already!

“This is our first time here and we shouldn’t be late.”, Sandy gave a lame excuse as to why she nagged Keith and Liam to get ready and come down before others.

Liam made a face at Sandy. “Really? Since when are you worried about what others think? Aren’t you just eager to go to the cafeteria and see unmated guys?”

“Lower your voice.” Sandy hissed while looking around nervously.

“Are you worried that someone will find out about your lecherous nature?”, Liam said mockingly and turned to Keith. “Tell her.”

“Tell me, what?”, Sandy asked.

Keith didn’t want to meddle in this useless chatter, but he didn’t want them to embarrass him either. “Sandy, did you forget that members of the Midnight Guardians pack are waiting for their mates? No matter how many single guys are there, no one will spare you a glance if you are not his mate.”

“Why are you making it sound like I’m a molester?”, Sandy asked while her eyes darted between Keith and Liam.

Liam gestured toward Sandy’s outfit. It was a bright red tight minidress with a generous cleavage. She had high-heeled shoes and makeup on.

“Are you telling me that you are not going there to attract attention? Do you think you have a chance to catch a guy’s eye if you are not his mate?”

Sandy puffed her cheeks in anger at Liam. “Listen, you…”

“What’s going on?”, Talia asked while coming down the stairs. Dayson was right behind her.

Sandy made a pitiful face. “Keith and Liam are bullying me.”

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