Mated in the Island

CHAPTER 10: Dishonesty

NATALIA

    Jorge and I drifted off after making love. It was quick, but I got drained. Is that what happens if you're trying hard to reach your climax? 

    It feels strange to wake up beside Jorge after finding my mate; it feels so wrong but is it really wrong to be with someone who is not your mate even though you met him before you met the fated one? My head throbs from the thoughts that keep on flowing inside my mind. I should get myself out of this mess soon before things get worse.

    "Feeling better, honey?" Jorge asked, drawing my attention. I looked at him, and his eyes were still close, then he pulled me closer to him, burying his face in the crook of my neck. I hugged him back before I answered him.

    "Much better," I replied, stroking his hair. Then his next question caught me off guard.

    "Did you come?" He asked, and I couldn't read how he feels because his voice was expressionless.

    "You don't have to answer that." He said, shifting his position to level his face with mine. "It's my fault anyway, you weren't feeling ok, but I still made love with you. It's hard to control myself whenever I'm around you, Natalia, especially that we've been away from each other for five days. You have no idea how much I missed you." He explained while continuously caressing my cheek.

    It feels like a bucket of ice water has been thrown at me, hearing Jorge's statement. He knew! He freaking knew!

    "I'm sorry; I hope you didn't feel like I forced you into it." He uttered in concern, and there’s a sign of regret in his tone.

    "No, honey, you didn't. I will never feel that way to you; as you said, I wasn't feeling ok, that's why. But I enjoyed it. You know how your touch affects me, right?" I can't believe this! I am lying to him and myself! I am such a horrible person! The mate bond literally f****d me up.

    "I know." He smiled and kissed me lovingly; then he looked at the time after pulling his lips from mine.

    "It's time to wake up, Leo." Let's take him to the bar. He hasn't seen it yet." He said as he stood up from the bed.

    "You want to take a shower with me?" He offered with a charming smile. 

    I smiled back and got out of bed to stand in front of him. I gave him a peck on the lips before I replied. 

    "I would love to, but all of my clothes are in my own villa." I reminded him.

    "Oh, right." He uttered in disappointment.

    "I'll shower alone then." He said and kissed me.

    "I'll just meet you at the bar; I need to discuss something with Miguel after I get ready." He said, and I nodded. Then he kissed me once more—a long passionate kiss. My heart suddenly felt heavy from all the emotions whirling in my heart induced by Jorge's passionate kiss.

     "Forgive me, Jorge," I said in my mind and pressed my lips harder against his, thinking that it will compensate for my dishonesty.    

    "See you later," I said and walked my way to the door. 

    I was about to open the door of Jorge's villa when he suddenly called me.

    "Natalia." He called, making me move my head in his direction.

    "Yes?" I asked.

    "Can you pass by Leo's room to wake him up? To save time." He requested, and all I can do is to nod in agreement.

    "Thanks, honey! His room is right across from my room. See ya!" He said before he disappeared into the bathroom.

    I kept on nibbling on my lower lip as I tried to calm myself down. Why does Jorge have to ask me such a favor? If only he knew, Leo's room is the last place I wanted to hit in this place.

    I let out a deep breath as I reached Leo's door.

    "You can do this, Natalia." I cheered myself up and thought of making a condition. If he does not open his door after three knocks, I'm out of here.

    I hesitantly raised my hand and struck the door with a light knock. Well, I did not say in my condition that it should be a loud one. I leaned against the door to listen for any kind of noise, and I heaved a sigh of relief when there's none. This is great. Two more light knocks, then I'm outta here.

    I was about to knock on his door when it suddenly flew wide open.

    "What?!" Leo said and got stunned by his tone, but not for long because I got distracted by the view in front of me. Leo is standing right in front of me, wearing nothing but his boxers. I gasped in surprise at the sight of Leo's perfectly molded body. I want to run my hands on every curve of his muscles and feel how hard it is against my touch. But the feeling didn't last long and had been replaced with fear when I landed my gaze on Leo's eyes. I can see anger and jealousy crowding his eyes, and only then I realized what's happening.

LEONARDO

    The sky was already dark when I woke up from the supposed quick nap. The digital clock on the night table shows 7:00 PM. I missed the sunset again. Miguel told me that Boracay has the best view of the sun setting over the horizon, and I’ve been planning to watch it since yesterday. But, because of the series of unfortunate events that are happening in my life since I set foot on this island, I cannot find the time to do it. Adding to it, the exhaustion I got from traveling.

    I stayed on the bed for a while, thinking about how to start rejecting my mate. A big part of me is totally against it, but I have to fight that strong feeling to save my alliance with Jorge's pack. I know that my father told me to settle down, but if he finds out that my mate is already engaged to one of our allies, he will definitely tell me to choose the alliance over my mate. But from my mom's point of view, it's the exact opposite. Mate always comes first. Mom believes that your mate is the greatest gift given by the Moon Goddess, and I couldn't blame her for why she sees it in that way. My parents are the ideal example of a perfect couple. Love is always burning between them, and the way they look at each other appears like they just met and fell in love. 

    "Agh... This is so frustrating! Why is this happening to me?!" I whinged and tossed the blanket on the floor. Then a faint knock emerges from the door. I run my hand through my hair, irritated by getting disturbed. I stood up grumpily and went straight to the door without bothering to cover up my partial nudity.

    "What?!" I scowled as I yanked the door wide open, even without knowing who it was. I don't really give a damn because my frustration is overpowering me. And it got worse when I saw Natalia standing in front of my room covered with Jorge's scent. 

    What the f**k?!