Chapter 16

Chapter 16

I've kissed men before. But I feel like all that was just a vague memory when I felt Damon's warm lips on mine. My grip on his dress tightened as he deepened our kisses.

I almost forgot why we came to this event. The only thing I remember is that I can't resist my feelings anymore. The more I look at him the more my feelings become intense.

I felt his one hand on my neck pressing me closer to him. His small caresses on my skin made my body feel even hotter. If only I had known that he was this good to kiss, I would have kissed him when I first saw him!

His tongue delved inside my mouth, and the fire in my body immediately ignited. We were halfway through the heat when we heard a knock on the door. That's when I came to my senses and quickly pushed him away! I couldn't look at him until Stone came inside!

"The dinner is ready, Alpha," Stone politely informed. I swallowed hard and left the room without a word! I couldn't wait for Damon. Anna was just behind Stone, so she quickly followed me.

"Are you okay, Luna?" Anna asked puzzled. I tried to furrow my brow.

"O-Of course, I am okay!" I don't know why my tone sounds defensive!

"Your face looks so red, Luna. Are you sick?” she worriedly asked. I took a deep breath and turned to her as we walked down the hall to the dining area.

"I'm really okay, Anna." I smiled at her to assure her. She nodded. I sat where I usually sit. Only a minute passed when I felt Damon enter the dining room and sit in his chair as well. Calm down, Athena. Be casual. Act as if nothing happened!

But how can I be comfortable if Damon's eyes are on me right away?!

"Let's…eat," he said slowly. After he said that, I ate quickly. I want to finish eating right away so I can go to the bedroom first and try to fall asleep, so he won't wake me up!

That's a very brilliant idea, Athena!

Why did I kiss him? Why did I let him kiss me? I used to tell him that physical contact is not allowed but it turns out that I was the one who would break it! I can't believe I sent the gust of my emotions! And I don't know why I can't even stop myself!

"I'm done," I said quickly and was about to stand up, but I was stopped when Damon spoke, "It's table etiquette to wait for the others to finish eating before you leave." He said. I blinked twice. Is it true that there are such rules? I avoided looking at him.

"But...I wanted to rest now. I don't feel good," I pretended. I could feel his eyes on me. It's like he wants to read my mind again. I should be thankful that he can only open our mind link when he is in wolf form.

"Alpha...Luna is right. I saw her face as red as a tomato earlier! She must be really feeling sick!” Anna interjected! Shit! She should have kept quiet!

"Really?" why did I hear a mocking tone from Damon when he said that?

"Yes, Alpha!" Anna said. I closed my eyes tightly. “Fine. Rest well…my Luna,” Damon emphasized the word 'Luna'. I didn't answer him and quickly left there. Anna instructs me to take a quick shower and dress comfortably to feel better. I don't really feel bad, but it looks like I need to look sick so that Anna won't ask too many questions. Even though I know that Damon doesn't seem to believe that I'm feeling bad.

Anna stayed in the room for a few minutes before she said goodbye to leave. I, on the other hand, quickly lay down on the bed and tried to put myself to sleep!

Athena, you have to sleep now! I don't want to be caught by Damon still awake! For sure he will tease me about what happened earlier! And I don't want that to happen!

I closed my eyes, but a few minutes passed but I still didn't feel sleepy! But why is Damon out for so long? Damn it! Stop thinking about him, Athena!

Later, my eyes widened when I saw the doorknob move. I quickly closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep!

I heard his heavy footsteps. I knew Damon came in right away because of his smell that spread throughout the room. His smell is addicting. He smells like...fresh minty candy.

I heard him open a door. It must be the walk-in closet. And then minutes later I heard the sound of the shower. I opened my eyes slightly and was relieved to see that he was gone. He was in the shower room. I stared at the ceiling of this large room.

How can I sleep if I pay attention to his every move? I stared at the pillows I had placed in the middle of the bed so that we had a partition in the middle. And that's how nervous I was when I heard the shower room open! I quickly closed my eyes!

Shit!

I don't know what he did, but he must be changing into his night clothes. Only later did I feel him turn off the lights. But I feel like he left the night lamp open.

I was nervous when I felt the other side of the bed move. A sign that he's already lying down on our bed.

"You really must be feeling sick, huh?" I heard him. Damn it! Don't worry Athena. He still didn't know that you were just acting! But what surprised me more was to feel his approach to me. He is facing my back, but I can still feel his heat! I swallowed hard as my heart thumped so fast!

I felt how he removed the pillows between us! I felt the heat of his body even more! Damn Damon!

"I want you..." he whispered which sent shivers down my spine! Damn! Damn! Damn! Why…I feel like I'm getting hot from what he said!?

I felt his warm lips on my cheek. I just felt more excitement in my body! What is this?!

"Come on...I know you're awake. I can feel your fast heartbeat, Athena…” he whispered again. I automatically opened my eyes and quickly got up to push him!

"S-Stop...kissing me, Damon!" I snort at him. Even if the two of us only have a night lamp, I know that he has a big smile on his face!

"Really? I know how much you like it, Athena," he huskily said, and my eyes automatically went wide when he reached my hand and pulled me towards him!

Our bodies are so close! I can feel his breath tickling my nose! I can feel his damn iron-clad body on mine!

“Damon—” I don't know what happened next. In just a moment I felt his lips on mine. Eagerly claiming my lips as his hands gently caressed my shoulders and pulled down my dress.