Maybe if I had not played hard to get initially, I wouldn't have had to compete with Christina over Xerxes. Aelia was not facing any problem because she loved her mate before they even got together. As Aelia took me to the kitchen, I just lowered my head, feeling defeated. "Xerxes belongs to you, Clarissa. Why are you allowing that bitch to take him away from you? You deserve him because you are his mate." Aelia scolded me. I slowly muttered,"I rejected him and ever since I tried to get back with him, he has been…distant. He feels that I am with him because Xavier and his parents rejected me. I deserve what I am going through, Aelia. Looking at them, I think maybe Christina is the one for him."
I felt my heart clench in pain but I had to face it. Christina seemed to have always liked Xerxes. I, on the other hand, never liked him initially and if Xavier and his parents hadn't rejected me, I wouldn't have given him a chance. I didn't deserve Xerxes at all. Aelia glared at me. "Christina does not like Xerxes, Clarissa. She clearly wants to be his mate simply because of his title. If she really liked him, she would have accepted that he can never be hers. Don't let her bitter words get to you." I was not ready to give myself false hopes. "Then she should have gone after brother Cyrus instead. You cannot accuse her like that. What if she really likes him?" I argued. Aelia chuckled darkly, "I will kill her before she even thinks of trying to steal my man." I sighed.
I guess I wasn't born to love or be loved. I did appreciate Aelia's effort in trying to bring us together but what was the point when I didn't deserve Xerxes at all? Aelia looked at me hopelessly. Yeah, there was nothing we could both do. Suddenly, Aelia's eyes lit up and knowing her my whole life, I knew that she was up to no good. "Oh Clarissa, I am getting vicarious thrills while thinking about this!" She squealed, holding my hands and jumping a bit. I looked at her suspiciously. What was she thinking? Leaning in, she spoke, "I brought some sexy silky gowns and lingerie along but I am making Cyrus take couch tonight. You are going to wear one of those sexy clothes and seduce Xerxes! How did I not think of that before?" Aelia giggled to herself proudly, as though, that was the best idea she has ever had.
I, on the other hand, was speechless. There was no way I was going to do that for Xerxes. Even if I was starting to have feelings for him, there was absolutely no way I was going to seduce him. "No." I disagreed firmly. Aelia glared at me. "You've got to be kidding me, Clarissa." She growled. "No, I am not going to make a fool out of myself for a man that probably doesn't like me." I made my point clear to Aelia. Aelia hissed,"Xerxes likes you too! If he didn't, he wouldn't have introduced you to Christina as his mate when you have already rejected him." I argued,"then let him come to me himself. Why do I have to throw myself at him?"
Aelia rolled her eyes while groaning, "ugh! Spare me that bullcrap! The last time I checked, you rejected him when he was trying to get closer to you. Even before that, you used to insult him by calling him names, Clarissa." I lowered my gaze at the painful truth. Aelia held my arms, "and besides, who says seducing him means entirely throwing yourself at him? You are an innocent teenager. That gives you an advantage. You will dress up in one of the gowns. Thankfully, your room is right next to his. You will go there looking natural and make an excuse of you loosing your stuff in his room so you want to look for it. Trust me, the moment he sees you, your excuse wouldn't even matter to him. Or, you could just go there and knock. When he opens up, you will claim that you're not comfortable sleeping alone here. Again, once he sees you in that dress, your excuse wouldn't matter. However, there're two things you should be ready for; his rejection or him getting uncontrollable and fucking you senseless." She batted her eyes at me. I was shocked while staring at my best friend. Aelia was this spoilt? With the innocent face Aelia had, no one would have even imagined her giving this sort of advice. I decided to give it a try.
Chuckling, Aelia held my arm and dragged me to her room. Brother Cyrus was there, watching television. "Cyrus, get out for thirty minutes, there's something we need to do." Aelia ordered. Surprisingly, brother Cyrus chuckled and walked out but not before leaning in and whispering something into her ear. Aelia gasped as her face turned red and she gulped. He winked at her and looked at me, "hey, kid." He greeted while leaving. Immediately he was gone, Aelia entered the closet with me to get her bag and get me the gown. "What if he dismisses me, Aelia?" I said nervously as I stared at myself in the mirror. The gown did a poor job covering my body. The dress clothed me from my collar bone to my feet alright but it was transparent.
As I took off the dress, Aelia replied assuringly, "men do not allow the women they don't like to seduce them. Who says men can't have self control? When he opens the door and he stares at you initially but starts to play hard to get, trust me honey, you're winning and he is failing at fighting his demons. Remember to give him that vulnerable look, don't pout too much. He will realize what you are trying to do. When he gives in and tries to touch you, don't eagerly fall into his arms. Pretend that you're leaving. Oh my gosh, by tomorrow, my baby will be all grown up!" Aelia clapped happily. I was nervous. Gulping, I followed her out of the closet. I was startled when she spanked my ass. "Good luck claiming your man." She grinned at me while I walked out.
Checking the time, it was half past ten in the evening. Nervously, I showered, using my favorite rose scented gel and shampoo. I dried myself and my hair before I decided to wear the gown without any bra or singlet. Just a thin lacy panty. Checking myself, I made my way out to Xerxes's room. Inhaling and exhaling, I knocked on the door. The door opened almost immediately after I had knocked to reveal a shirtless Xerxes with only black sweatpants on. Staring at him muscular upper body, I almost forgot what I was supposed to do. Xerxes's eyes widened as he stared at me. "Who's there?" Brother Cyrus's voice filled my ears and my eyes widened.
Oh no!
Xerxes pulled me into his arms, his entire body, covering my petite frame while he growled possessively. I felt my cheeks get hot as his arms gently squeezed my softness. Cyrus walked past us out of Xerxes's room. "I will excuse you both, just don't rub it in my face that I am taking the couch tonight." He grumbled and without sparing us a glance he walked away.
Xerxes entered the room with me and locked the door. "What are you doing here?" He asked. His eyes kept changing colours and I was starting to regret coming. He was probably angry and he would try to kill me. If I died, Aelia was going with me. "I can't sleep alone. I'm scared. Can I sleep here? I will take the couch or floor, you don't have to worry." Xerxes raised an eyebrow, still staring at me. "You slept in your room last night." He stated. I shook my head,"I wasn't able to sleep. I was online the entire night." I lied. I slept like a baby last night. The bed felt like clouds. As I turned towards the couch, a growl erupted from his chest. He grabbed my hand and twirled me around, grabbing me by my neck. He had his jaw clenched and his eyes were yellow. "You little temptress, you are here to seduce me, aren't you?" He growled and instead of me to feel scared, I felt…turned on. Boldly, I asked breathlessly from nervousness, "is it working?" I opened my mouth as he squeezed my neck a little. I closed my eyes and moaned softly.
"Of course, mate." His voice was a lot more deeper now but that still didn't make me feel scared. Leaning in, he whispered, "can I kiss you?" I replied affirmatively, "yes. And I accept you as my mate, Xerxes. Make me yours, please." Xerxes growled as he picked me up, wrapped my legs around his waist and kissed me passionately. I kissed him back, wrapping my arms around his neck while he took me to his bed. I squealed inwardly in victory. This was easier than I had thought! Christina could go fuck herself for all I cared.