Fated To Three, Betrayed By All… Until She Rose novel Chapter 141

I let my eyelids fall shut, surrendering to the soothing sensations as Jarek’s fingers worked their magic on my scalp. His touch was warm and gentle, and I could feel the tension in my body begin to melt away. As he leaned closer, I felt the soft brush of his lips against my temple, sending a shiver of comfort down my spine.

“Sweetcakes…” he murmured, his voice a low, velvety drawl that made my heart flutter. I couldn’t help but moan softly in response, still lost in the bliss of the moment. “Your parents are still downstairs at the reception. They’re asking to see you. Do you want to face them now, or shall we send them packing?”

At that moment, the thought of my parents felt like a weight I couldn’t bear. My mind was a fog of confusion and fatigue, and the last thing I wanted to do was engage in an awkward reunion filled with their disapproving glances and hollow words. I waved my hand dismissively, letting out a long sigh that echoed my frustration. “Just throw them out.”

With a gentler tone, I added, “If they refuse to leave, let them stay. But I won’t be going down there to hear their nonsense. I know exactly what they’ll say, and I’m not in the mood for it.”

As I opened my eyes, I caught a glimpse of a small smile dancing on Jay’s lips. He leaned back, ruffling my hair playfully before settling into his chair. His expression was a delightful mix of mischief and excitement. “And you don’t want to hear their nonsense?” he teased.

“No, I really don’t.”

“Alright then,” he replied, his voice light. “I’ll have them escorted off the property.” With that, he stood up, his demeanor shifting as he moved away to make the call.

Moments later, he returned, the corners of his mouth lifting into a gentle smile. “They’ve refused to leave,” he said, his tone almost amused.

“And they shouldn’t,” I replied, a spark of determination igniting within me. “I’ll use this to my advantage… maybe even play a little game of my own by accusing them of stalking and harassment when we get to court.”

Jay’s chuckle was infectious, and I found myself smiling as I watched him throw his head back, laughter filling the room like a warm embrace. “Sometimes, I thank the heavens you’re not as difficult as Chalice. You would have been a real handful to deal with.”

“I don’t think…” I began, but the thought trailed off as a sudden idea struck me. “Jay…?”

“Huh?” he replied, tilting his head curiously.

“Do you remember that guy who called Chalice ‘Candy’? You know, the first time you heard it?”

“Of course. I remember her reaction too. She froze like a statue and bolted from the restaurant as if the devil himself were chasing her.”

His response was quick, but I could see the wheels turning in his mind. “Why do you ask?”

I shrugged, feeling a mix of curiosity and concern. “I’m just wondering if you ever found out why he called her that. The way she reacts to the name suggests there’s something more to it, and I want to know what it is.”

Jarek fell silent for a moment, contemplating my words. He nodded slowly, a puzzled expression crossing his face. “Yeah, I’m curious too. I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s involved in some kind of romantic situation with him… or worse.”

“Maybe that’s just his special nickname for her?” I ventured hesitantly, uncertainty creeping into my voice.

Just then, Jay’s phone rang, cutting through the tension in the air. He picked it up, and I watched as the smile faded from his face, replaced by a deep frown. “Send her off,” he commanded, his voice laced with irritation.

My heart sank. I sat up straight, my brows knitting together as I took in his darkened expression. He wasn’t just upset; he was furious.

The silence between us was thick, only to be shattered moments later as he groaned in frustration, his face contorting in annoyance. “Tell her she can only come in on one condition: she must be ready to relinquish the mate bond and reject me.”

Oh, Keisha.

I froze, a cold wave of dread washing over me. Jarek went quiet for a few seconds, then nodded stiffly, his eyes glinting with anger. “Okay, send her in.”

He didn’t hesitate, responding immediately, “Yes.”

Heat rushed to my cheeks, and I felt a mix of pride and embarrassment. But my smile faltered when she added, “Then you must have a thing for freaks… considering you’re about to trade one freak for another.”

My jaw dropped as I watched her plop into one of the chairs, crossing her legs and folding her arms defiantly. “You said you could only see me if I agreed to relinquish the mate bond, and here I am… relinquishing it! But trust me, Jarek, this isn’t the end of us. We were fated for a reason.”

“And you should shut your mouth before I’m forced to throw you out!” Jarek growled, a wave of pheromones flooding the air around us.

A tingling sensation raced up my spine, but unlike yesterday when Caelum unleashed his Alpha aura, I didn’t flinch. Keisha, however, did.

Her eyes widened as she caught sight of me still standing by the door. “She’s even a worse freak than I am,” she snorted, wiping away a smudge of blood from her nose.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that she had come here solely to provoke me, and without a second thought, I turned on my heel and walked out of Jay’s office, not daring to look back.

My heart pounded in my chest as I made my way to my own office, and to my utter shock, when I stepped inside, I found three men kneeling on the floor, their hands clasped together in unison. “We’re sorry, Leilani. We really are!” they chorused.

My office was a chaotic mess, littered with wrapped gifts and extravagant items; if I had been in a foul mood before, it had now escalated into a full-blown storm. The sight of the triplets and their ridiculous offerings only added fuel to the fire of my irritation.

Frowning, I slipped back out of my office quietly and slammed the door shut in their faces.

“SECURITY!”