The 5-Time Rejected Gamma And The Lycan King Chapter 47

‘Yeah, well. Now we have one of them. It’s time to give him back ten times what he and his friends did to Lucianne.’

‘That we will definitely do with great pleasure. I should go tell Annie about it now. Link me if you or the Queen needs anything, cuz.’

‘Yeah, okay. Thanks, Christian. And say “hi” to Annie for me.’

‘Will do.’

He stared at his mate. She was so beautiful even when she was asleep. Her breathing was like the sound of a warm summer breeze on the shore. He continued to hold her hand as he whispered into her ear, “I love you.”

Three hours later, Lucianne’s sleepiness started subsiding, and her senses slowly brought her back to reality. She could gather that she was lying flat on a bed and the quilt covered her body to chest-level. When she slowly opened her eyes, she realized that her right hand was laced with something rough and warm. She gasped and her body shot up in panic.

“Hey, hey. What’s wrong?” Xandar asked softly when he heard his mate’s gasp and felt the tugging of her small, smooth hand in his larger, rougher one.

Lucianne let out a sigh of relief when she saw him, “It’s just you. I’m okay. Sorry about that.”

He shook his head as he uttered, “Don’t be.” He then cautiously sat on the bed right next to her and caressed her arms to soothe his mate as he said, “It’s so good to hear your voice.” He then planted a kiss on her cheek.

Lucianne looked at herself under the quilt, and instantly noticed that her clothes were not the ones she wore after the battle in the Jewel Pack. She couldn’t bring herself to meet Xandar’s gaze, thinking that he may have been the one who changed her clothes.

Xandar seemed to have read her mind when he explained, “Lunas Hale and Felicity helped clean you up and change.”

Lucianne's relief washed away the anxiety that was there before. She smiled and nodded to signify that she heard him. She then started recollecting the events before she slept. All of a sudden, she looked left and right while asking almost inaudibly, “What time is it? How long was I out? And where’s my phone?” She lifted the covers and looked for it, and wanted to get out of bed to continue her hunt.

Xandar held both her hands to stop her from leaving the bed as he said in a soft, gentle voice, “Hey, slow down. You’ve just woken up. Let me get it for you.” He positioned her back into the bed before walking to the dressing table to get her phone.

As he was striding towards her, he said, “It’s almost one in the afternoon. You slept for about six hours. Here.” He handed her her phone, sat back on the bed and kissed her forehead as he asked, “How are you feeling?”

“Better. Thanks for asking, and for staying with me.” Her voice was stronger, much to Xandar’s relief.

He smiled and kissed her cheek again, “Baby, I’m your mate. You don’t have to thank me for showing concern.” When a blush started appearing on her still-pale face, she tried to get out of bed for the second time.

Xandar asked frantically, “Where are you going?” Was she avoiding him?

“I slept for six hours. I need to pee.” She said matter-of-factly.

Having understood that he was overthinking, Xandar chuckled softly before helping her get out of bed. Lucianne went straight to the bathroom before closing the door behind her. Xandar called Juan, who was beyond relieved. Juan then said that he would tell the others. The Alpha could finally get some sleep without worrying.

When Lucianne came out, Xandar took huge strides towards her and hugged her as he greedily took in the scent of her hair. For a while, they just stood there in silence.

Then, Lucianne’s palms pressed on Xandar’s hard chest and she parted their bodies. Xandar only pulled away enough for their eyes to meet. When she noticed the dark circles under his eyes, she noted, “Now, you look tired. You should get some sleep. I’m okay now. You should head back.”

Xandar smiled despite the pain he felt from her words so he asked, “Are you trying to get rid of me, my love?”

Lucianne rolled her eyes, “Xandar, if I wanted to get rid of you, I would’ve used a more direct set of words. You can sleep here too, if you want. I can be quiet, or I can leave the room if you prefer to…”

“No.” He said before she even finished speaking, and pressed their bodies back together. “Don’t leave.” He then kissed her again on her hair.

When she released herself from his grip, she said, “Okay. Then, take the bed. I’ll be quiet on the couch.”

He then had a thought and smirked, “I have a request.”

“Which is?” Lucianne cocked her head to one side with curiosity.

His smile widened as he took her hands into his, “I stayed by your side when you slept. Stay by mine while I sleep?”

She shrugged like it was no big deal, “Sure, why not? I can be quiet. Just…let me get a book first. Uh..” He chuckled as he released her hands.

“What’s the joke?” She asked as she strode to the couch where there were three books stacked on the armrest.

He didn’t respond but just stared at her moving figure in a daze, admiring her body. And when she chose a book and was walking to the stool Xandar sat on when he watched her sleep, he slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her into him. She gasped in surprise when their bodies made contact. He looked deep into her eyes and said in a husky voice, “There isn’t a joke. You’re just adorable.”