The King's Return

23. AMIRA IS NOT YOURS, SHE NEVER WAS.

LOGAN'S POV

"I told you it was gonna work. I saw how he was looking at Maya when she left the party, he wanted to follow her and the eyes the other guys were giving her were not helping the matter.

"I deserve a big five for that. I don't understand how guys can be so stupid. How do you reject your mate? How is that even possible?"

I don't even know why someone would rather feel the pain of breaking the mate bond other than accepting your mate because the Moon Goddess chose her for you.

"I must give it to you my love, you are amazing. I can't erase the picture of Julían from my mind when he saw Maya today, he was surprised.

"I think maybe a part of him was wishing that Maya was falling apart without him so that he could use that as an opportunity to gain her back.

"I think he might be worried that nothing is left of their love and that Maya will never want him in her life which is not possible.

"It's like Maya was wired for that guy, he is the centre of her life, it's like she can never do anything without him beside her." I hate it when she looks worried.

"Amor, you know they were made for each other, they are mates. I think we both know that Maya will never be able to forget him, at least not until she accepts his rejection."

I don't know if she never accepted it because she was hoping he would come back to her or maybe she really didn't want anyone else except for him.

"How do you know she never accepted his rejection? Even I don't know that." Huh?

"What do you mean? You mean she never said anything to you?"

"No! And that is why I'm confused. Why would she tell you and not me her best friend?"

"Mi amor, she didn't tell me anything. I felt their bond which surprised me because of the rejection. The only way the bond could be completely broken is if Maya accepts it.

"I think that's even why she doesn't have a second chance mate. She is still mated and she can't have a second while she is still bonded with the first one."

If she wants to forget Julían then she will have to accept his rejection before things get out of hand, I'm just worried she might end up getting more hurt than she already is right now and if she is worried, that means Mira gets worried too and I can't have that.

"I didn't know. I mean, I never asked her and I didn't even know that if someone rejects you then you will have to accept their rejection before the bond could be broken completely.

"Poor Maya, maybe she also didn't know. Or maybe she just didn't want to get separated from Julían, I'll never know.

"I know one thing though, Julían loves Maya and Maya loves him too, they deserve to be together like they were meant to.

"I know I was angry when he rejected my friend but I know he is perfect for her. Julían is perfect, he is humbled and he makes her happy.

"I've always wanted Maya to be happy and Julían can give her that. It was stupid of him to reject her but he wants to make things right.

"It's just that I don't know what comes over him whenever Maya is concerned. He came here just for her but as soon as he saw her, he got cold feet."

It's not uncommon for a guy to get cold feet when it comes to the woman he likes. It happens to me too, sometimes I don't even know what I should be saying or doing when I'm around Mira.

"If you feel like he's doing the right thing then I'll help wherever I can." If not for anything, just to make her happy because I know she'll be happy if her friend is happy.

"I wanted to take a shower, think you can join me?" Ok, I wasn't expecting that. I know things were going pretty well before the party until that i***t decided to disturb us.

If Sebastán hasn't come to the castle at that time, Mira and I would be fully mated right now. I don't know what to do with this guy anymore. I wish I could just kill him and be done with it.

"My king?" Why am I even thinking about that fool when my mate's beautiful and sexy voice keeps calling me?

"How can I not? I'm not a fool to-"

'Your Majesty, something needs your immediate attention in the office.' If I don't kill Jake today I don't know what I will be thinking when I see him.

'Seriously? Did you have to reach out to me at this time? Jake, I swear to God, I'm gonna kill you and then offer your corpse to the vultures.'

'I'm sorry Your Majesty, I had no idea you were busy. My sincere apologies.' Well, his apologies don't mean anything to me or help me in any way. Why don't people want to see me happy?

"You're needed, I can see it from your eyes. It was Jake right?" Her voice held so much disappointment.

"I'm sorry, I guess no one has ever taught Jake about bad timing. I'll be back as soon as I settle everything, I promise."

"You promise?"

"Yeah, I promise. I will come back and when I do, we can have as many showers together as you want and we can spend the whole night in bed and the whole day tomorrow as well. How does that sound?"

"I think it sounds romantic. I will wait for you to come back, okay?"

"Okay. I love you, so much." I kissed her for a while and then left.

I wonder what could be so important that Jake had to ruin my night. I made my way to my office before exploded from all the frustration.

As soon as I got there, Jake was waiting by the corner.

"What the hell are you standing there for?"

"In case you want to kill me." He relaxed and took a seat next to mine. I also sat down.

"You're lucky you're not dead right now. Couldn't this wait until morning? Did you really have to mind link me?"

"Sorry, ma bad. But don't blame me, man, you should have blocked it when you realised you didn't want to be disturbed. It's not my fault that you didn't."

"f**k you, Jake. In fact, f**k everyone who is close to you."

"You do you realise that you're one of those people. I didn't quite get that my king, are you sayin' f**k you to yourself too?" The bastard has the nerve to laugh.

"Shut the f**k up, will you? You know what I meant. Now before I do something I'll regret later, why did  you call me?"

JULÍAN'S POV

I shouldn't have come here, this was a terrible idea and I don't even know what I was thinking. Did I really think Amaya would just jump into my arms when she sees me here?

After what I did to her? I'm such an i***t. I've always wished she would just forgive me for what I put her through, I don't know why I don't have the courage to ask for that forgiveness.

When Bastían told me that Amaya is here, I couldn't stop myself from booking a flight right away. I've missed her these past two years and I used to think it would go away eventually but I was wrong.

I don't understand how a single woman can have such an effect on me. I've dated a lot in my life and I would be lying to myself if I said I've ever felt like this for any woman except Amaya.

The bond between us scares the s**t out of me and I've tried several times to fight it. I'm even ashamed to admit that I've failed each and every time.

"Big brother." Bastían stood at the door looking like he committed a big crime that he didn't want me to know about.

I don't know why he always tries to keep things from me because I always find out. I don't even have to ask him if he did something wrong because he is easy to read.

"You know if you keep standing there like a lost puppy, you'll make me even more suspicious. Come in, I don't bite." He seemed reluctant but eventually, he came in and closed the door.

"I thought I would see you during the party, His Majesty said you were invited." I hate it when he does that. every time when he did something wrong, he would speak to me formally.

"What did you do this time?" He didn't even look surprised that I already knew he did something.

"I've been practising how I should act around you but I guess I didn't have enough time. I didn't do anything serious, I just messed things up with Maya and Mira and I think they will never forgive me."

Well, that's a first, he always fights with his best friends but not to the extent that they don't forgive each other. Whatever he did is bad, really bad.

"How? From what I know, those two will forgive everything you do, no matter how bad it is. They are your best friends and I've always been jealous of how easily you communicate with Amaya. You know that."

"This time it's different, I know they will never forgive me and it is my fault." It is always his fault. Always! "I thought I could get Maya to forgive me today but she is not changing her mind. I was hoping that you could help me out."

Is he insane? What could I possibly say to Amaya to make her forgive my dumbass brother?

"How?"

"I don't know. Maya is your mate and I know she will listen to every word you say. She loves you and I know she can do anything for you, even forgive me if you ask her to." Something is definitely wrong with this little guy.

"I can't help you without knowing the real story, you will tell me everything and I can see what I can do." He took a deep breath before he spoke.

"I took your advice and went for what I wanted, something that always belonged to me. Something that I never cherished."

"And what is that?"

"I told Mira about my feelings for her and it backfired." What the f**k?!

"Are you kidding me? Is something wrong with your head?" He is shitting me, right? There is no way in hell he did that.

"You told me to go for what I wanted and that is what I did."

"I never said you should go for something that didn't belong to you. Amira is not yours, she never was and she never will.

"I told you to be brave and go for what belongs to you not what belongs to others. You do know that she is mated to the king right? She is the next queen of this kingdom."

Something is clearly wrong with this boy and I think it is about time he came back home. I thought he would change if he was in a new environment. I can't believe I was wrong.

"Is that why you rejected your mate? You wanted to be with Amira? I don't know what to do with you anymore, I've had enough of your stupidity." I wanted to say I've had enough of his s**t but I've taught myself to be decent around people.

Everyone knows me as a golden boy who doesn't curse, if people could hear what goes through my mind every day, they would probably wish they never knew me.

It is actually cool to be a gentleman.