The Royal Contract

Her heart twisted in anticipation, wishing for him to think of her more than a friend. But her mind kept warning not to expect too much from his kindness, frightened that she was setting herself up to fail.

After the short kiss they had shared, they had never discussed anything about it. Suddenly, that incident felt like it was just a mistake or a figment of imagination conjured by a lonely soul.

“I like you, Cassie.” He spoke softly and held her hand firmly in his, lifting them until it was in front of his lips. After a few seconds of staring into her eyes, the surface of his tender lips landed on her skin.

Then, his action followed a path that created havoc in her heart. His words, lips, and touch implied what she wanted to hear. Was this it? Was this what she waited for since she admitted wanting him?

Her eyes could not look away as his eyes held hers in a trance. She found herself lost in the message reflected in those swirling orbs. She finally believed he felt the same way about her.

“I like you too, Jacob.” She could not stop the words as they flowed smoothly like silk out of her tongue. It sounded so natural that it felt like she had already said those words to him a thousand times.

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Then, her hands automatically moved in their own accord, wrapping around his neck as she twisted her body to be closer to him. This time, she was not holding herself back.

She lifted her face closer to him until they almost breathed the same air. But before she could think of backing out, she moved her body until her lips touched his.

It was a battle of domination and desire as both unleashed their inhibitions, letting their emotions stand aside, allowing their bodies to do the talking.

“Are you sure about this?” She was the one asking the question, knowing that he might just be undergoing a tremendous ordeal. She did not want to think she was using him during his vulnerability.

Still, her lips roamed down his jawline, exploring the different parts of his face. She could only wonder if she could stop or wanted to stop if he asked her to, realizing again that this was a mistake.

Suddenly, he stopped returning her kisses as he slightly pulled away from her. She had no choice but to stare at him with questions in her eyes. Was this it? Did he finally realize that this was not supposed to happen again?

“Stop doubting that you deserve more.” His words penetrated her heart like a soft blow. It made an impact. Not meant to hurt her but to make her aware that he cared about her.

“You are an extraordinary person. Do not let your past define who you are.” Then, his fingers caressed her cheeks, wiping the tears that she did not know she was shedding.

She wished it was that easy to erase her past and move on. But every time, she remembered all the horrible things she did to her friend and her family, thinking she was the victim. She could not forgive herself and forget that easily.

“Hey, look at me.” His fingers were slightly forceful as she bowed her head down in shame. But it did not hurt. He just wanted her to look him in the eyes.

“I am sorry, Jacob. I am never like this.” She did not know what had changed in her since she met him.

She usually took what she wanted and did not care about others’ feelings, just like what she did with her friend, Dani. She took Nick from her without considering her feelings.

In truth, she had taken him intending to hurt her friend and ruin her life. That was how bad she was. But with Jacob, she wanted to change. She wanted to be a better person than the girl she kept looking at in the mirror.

“I know. You are better.” His smile seemed to brighten her outlook. “You have a heart capable of so much kindness and goodness, if only you will believe in yourself.”

Suddenly, she wanted to believe his words. She might have a chance for a second life, remembering a quote she once read. No one could run out of second chances, but only time.

Should she grab this one while she had the chance?

Then, he kissed her again, allowing his lips to tell her what he might not be able to express more with words. In her opinion, she had heard it loud and clear, feeling her body soar to the clouds with everything that he did with his lips, hands, and body.

“Ahhh!” She finally released the longing she had been feeling for him. For the first time, she moaned not because of the lustful pleasure he was giving her. It was because of the passionate love he devoted to her body.

Slowly, she felt him lift her into his body, carrying her like she was made of a breakable material, gently laying her on the bed. She never felt like this before, like she was precious.

He was the first man who treated her like she was also a princess. That she also deserved to be on top of a pedestal. She had not dreamt of such, but it felt so great that she did not want to settle for anything less anymore.

His hands caressed every part of her body like a priceless gem that required extra attention. He made love to her as she had never felt before.

“You were great.” She felt his lips kissing her forehead while she closed her eyes to recover from such bliss.

It was a passionate session that she would never forget in her entire lifetime. She should consider this her first and hopefully not her last.

Suddenly, she realized that this was better than anything she had experienced before. Vanilla was not bad at all as she initially thought.