Chapter 25: The First Problem
I didn’t expect it would be so easy. But then, I carefully asked, “As we just met each other, I want to get to know you better. So I will ask your father’s permission to court you.”
Lisa looked into my eyes. Her eyes widened. “Court me?”
“Yes, to get to know you and have your father’s blessings for our relationship.”
“I know what a court is. It’s just how you said it as if it were a royal thing.” She giggled. Then, unexpectedly, she hugged me and whispered, “Yes, I love that. But I want to ensure one thing first.”
“Oh? What’s that?”
“I want to know if we are compatible in bed.”
I gaped, as it was a bold thing for a woman to say that. I had never met a woman as straightforward as Lisa.
She shrugged to see my shock. Then she walked away. “I’m not a virgin. Just FYI. I have enjoyed some men before. So, I must know we are compatible there.”
I took a deep breath as I was disappointed to hear that. I had never had a woman sexually before, so I expected to have a virgin mate. But as Lisa was my mate, I had no choice but to accept it.
“Hey, are you mad? I can’t change the fact I’m no longer a virgin. It has happened.”
I took a deep breath, trying to chase away the disappointment I felt. “Will you stay faithful to me?”
“If you have been my mate, yes.”
“Before we have the marking ceremony? Will you stay faithful to me?”
Lisa played with her hair and curled it around her finger. “It depends.”
“Depends on what?”
“Depends on many things.”
“Such as?” I was tired already with her game. “If you don’t want me, it’d be better for you to reject me now. Don’t waste my time.”
She bit her lower lip. “You are mad at me because I’m not a virgin, huh?”
“I’m not mad but disappointed, and I won’t lie to you. I have touched no woman.”
Lisa gasped and covered her open mouth with a hand. “You mean you are still a virgin?” Her eyes widened.
“Yes, I want to share it with my mate and no one else.”
Lisa touched her nape and let out a sigh. “In an ideal world, it will be amazing to have a perfect mate like that.”
“What do you mean?”
She said nothing but held my hand and brought me to leave the rose garden. I was still curious about what she said. But then she led me to a house.
A maid opened the door and gasped to see Lisa with me. “Miss Lisa, oh, I don’t know you will be here.”
“You can go home now.”
“Yes, miss.” The maid bowed to Lisa and me, leaving the house immediately.
Lisa closed the door and smiled at me. “So, still want to court me?”
I took a deep breath. Despite my disappointment, Lisa was still my mate, and having a relationship with her was an important mission my foster father gave me. So, I nodded. “Yes.”
“Are you sure?” Lisa strolled to approach me and smiled a little. “There are still plenty of virgins out there. You can choose one of them.”
I shook my head. “But they aren’t my mates. My wolf confirmed you as mine, not them.”
“If you are sure, then come to my house at midnight. Mate with me.”
I stared at her for a few seconds. “Why?”
“Sexual compatibility is important.”
“Sure, but so are other aspects.”
“My wolf may be a little insensitive. But I heard that after mating, some wolves can confirm whether the couples are mates.”
“So, did you mate with some men before to confirm that?”
“At first, I was fooled by a man. But then, some she-wolves told me it was true. Of course, some wolves needed to mate first before they could confirm it.”
I touched my chin and frowned, as I had never heard things like that. “Don’t you think it’s too much?”
“What? I enjoy mating with men. Why should I stop myself from doing it?”
“What if you are getting pregnant, and your wolf doesn’t confirm the one who mated with you is your mate?”
Lisa shrugged. “I don’t think it’ll happen.” She looked elsewhere and turned her back on me. “I wonder if I’m barren,” she whispered.
“What did you say?”
Lisa still didn’t want to look at me or answer my question.
“Lisa?”
She finally turned her body to face me. Her eyes were shining.
I approached her and touched her face. “Are you crying?”
“Why did you come just now? Why didn’t you come ten years ago?” She shed her tears and hid her face on my chest. “If you came five years ago, I wouldn’t need to endure the hurt and pain to find my mate.”
I hugged her and kissed her forehead. “We can’t change the past. But as you said, it has happened. You don’t need to mate with me to know. I know for sure you are my mate.”
She sobbed on my chest and hugged me tightly. “Are you sure you want me?”
“Yes, Lisa. I’m sure.”
She said nothing and whimpered. I stroked her hair and kissed her forehead again. Her smell was intoxicating me, and suddenly, I wanted her badly. She had to feel it as she raised her head and smiled, though tears dampened her eyes and cheeks.
“You want me.”
“I do.”
“Come to me tonight. Make me yours.”
“Lisa ….”
“What? I’m still worthy of your respect regardless that I’m no longer a virgin.”
“Yes, my dear, you are right. But you got me wrong.”
Lisa blinked her eyes. “What do you mean?”
“I respect you too much to use you.”
“But you don’t want me in your bed.” She bit her lower lip. “You don’t want me ….”
“Lisa ….”
“If you want me, come to me tonight. I won’t accept any excuses.”
I took a deep breath. I couldn’t lie to myself. Lisa was a beautiful woman, and I wanted her. Who wouldn’t want her? Well, Cam was an exception, as he already had Anna. But every single man would want Lisa though she was stubborn and spoiled.
Finally, I kissed her cheek. “If it’s what you want, I will come tonight.”
