Chapter 82: Be Mine, Please?

I gasped again. Surely he was jesting. No way he was serious! How dared he to tease me again! I thought we just made a toast for a truce. But then, why did he do it again? I shook my head. I was stupid to believe him to change in such a short time. “I’ll take my leave.”

Before I stood and walked away, Jack grabbed my waist. “Why? Where will you go?”

“Go home.”

“Hey, why are you mad at me?”

“You are playing with me!” I pointed at him. “We just made a truce, but you still teased me. Why don’t you let me live peacefully? Why do you hate me so much?”

Jack pulled me and placed me to sit on his lap. He stroked my nape and kissed my forehead. “I have never wanted to tease you, Melanie. I swear! Why I asked you to be mine? It’s because I liked you. I can’t stop thinking about you. You make me crazy.”

I gulped. Could it be true, or was it another cruel trick?

He rubbed my back and whispered in my ear, “The first time I saw you, I knew I wanted you. But you had never given me any attention. That’s why I teased you, so you would give me attention.”

“Oh ….” I was speechless. If only he approached me instead of bullying me, it would be different. But did he truly like me? “A-are you serious?” My voice trembled.

He grabbed my hand and put the palm on his chest. “Can you hear it? My heart beats so fast because of you. I’m crazy about you. Please be mine. Stop torturing me.” He gazed at me. His stare was a pleading one.

“I-I … can’t.”

“Why? Because it’s too fast? I’ll wait until you feel something for me.” Jack smiled as he stroked the side of my neck.

“No, because you can choose anyone. Why do you want me?”

Jack shrugged. “I don’t know. What I know after meeting you, I couldn’t think of anyone else but you.”

“Oh ….” Again, I was speechless. Could it be that he was my mate? My bond mate? My heart thumped hard. But …

Then Jack groaned and pushed me from his lap. His face was crimson. I frowned because I was confused. What’s wrong with him?

But then, our server came with our steaks. After serving the meals and wishing us to enjoy our dinner, the server left us.

Jack let out a nervous laugh. “Worst timing!” But then he grinned. “Let’s eat first. We will talk again afterward. I hope you will feel better after full.”

I nodded and started eating. Oh, wow! The price was worth every penny. It was the most delicious steak I’d ever eaten in my life. Even if Jack only teased me, it was worth it to taste this one. I took my glass and drank in a gulp.

Jack laughed a little. “Hey, Melanie, don’t drink too much. I don’t want you to be drunk.”

“I’m twenty-five,” I said. “You don’t need to tell me what to do.”

I couldn’t admit I was nervous because it was the first time a handsome man asked me to be his woman. Was he truly serious? But how could I know? That was when I heard a voice in my head. “Mate! My mate!” I gasped.

“What is it?” Jack asked, gazing at me.

“Uh, nothing.” I bit my lower lip. Was it true? Jack Black was my mate! I let out a heavy sigh. How could it be?

I continued eating. The tender meat was melting in my mouth, but I was too drawn in my thoughts to enjoy it as it should be. We finished our dinner without talking as I was too nervous.

When Jack cleared his throat by coughing, I raised my head to see him stare at me. I gazed at him too. Did his wolf notify him too that I was his mate? Blush crept on my cheeks. Should I ask?

“A penny for your mind?” His eyes twinkled.

“I ….” Did I dare to ask him? It would be too bold. But I must know, and what else could I do to ensure it? I bit my lower lip and took a deep breath to gather my courage. “Jack ….”

“Yes, my dear?” His voice was tender and sweet.

“I-I ….” I couldn’t ask it. What a shame! How could I even think to ask him?

But then Jack held my hand and brought it to his mouth. He kissed my palm and held it while he touched my waist. “Melanie, I have a confession.”

“Okay. What is it?” I gulped. Hopefully, not that he only played me. I bit my lower lip again.

“I said I didn’t know why I wanted you. But now, I know.”

“Oh?” My eyes widened.

“Before the server came with our steaks, suddenly, my wolf told me why I couldn’t stop thinking about you.”

I held my breath. Staring at him, I waited to hear what he would say next.

“It’s because you are my mate.” He laughed and shook his head. “I felt stupid because how couldn’t I think or guest it?”

My heart beat loudly until I was sure Jack could hear it. It was confirmed! His wolf also told him the same. Did it mean I should accept him? Could I be his?

Before I could say anything, Jack cupped my face with both hands. His eyes looked into my eyes with such a tender stare.

“I know I have so many things I must do to earn your trust. But I swear I will change. I was stupid because I didn’t know how to make you attracted to me. But it’ll be changed from now on. I want you, and I won’t stop until you accept me as yours. Be mine, please?”

It was romantic, and before I could say something, Jack bent his head and captured my lips in a kiss. He held my face until I couldn’t move, but accepted his kiss. It was a tender one, but after a while, he deepened the kiss, and I moaned because after the tenderness, I wanted him badly. His kiss sparked my instinct to claim him as mine. Besides, he was my mate. It was natural for me to want him.