Think Again Alpha

Chapter 23

I feel a light breeze tickle my neck and I smile into my pillow. I turn my body around to come face to face with a sleeping Jayden. He looks so cute and innocent when he is asleep. It is so different compared to his normal tough guy exterior.

After I realized that Jayden didn't hate me for what happened when I was with Manus or prior to my disappearance, I invited him in to sleep. Neither of us have been sleeping well so we both needed a good night's rest.

I watch the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he breathes in and out. Just being around him is making me feel ten times better. I missed him and everything about him. I even missed his smell.

I see Jayden's lips curve into a smirk as he reaches his arm out and pulls me into his body. I let out a surprised giggle.

"Checking me out already? The day has barley started." He whispers into my ear.

I roll my eyes because I know he is actually cocky, but he is cute. I guess I will play along.

"You're just too gorgeous that I couldn't resist."

He pulls back from our embrace for a moment to look into my eyes. His emerald ones beautifully reflect the sunlight peaking into my room.

"The only gorgeous person I see in this room is in my arms."

I feel my cheeks blush slightly. Did he just call me gorgeous? Okay that is definitely an exaggeration but I can't say I'm not flattered.

He smiles down at me and embraces me in another hug. I feel the breath getting knocked out of me. He lightens his grip enough for me to take in air but still holds on tight.

"I missed you so much Soph." he says to me.

"I missed you too Jayden, it's good to be back." Then I remember something. I quickly pull back from our hug and look Jayden in the eyes. "Did you see a girl at Manus's?"

"A girl?" He asks, slightly confused.

"Yes, when I was climbing out the window she was on the roof."

He thinks back for a moment and says, "I can't remember. I didn't even know you were climbing on the roof. What the hell were you doing up there?"

"Trying to get out. The entrance was filled with fighting wolves and guards, the only place we could go was upstairs. And then we had to jump onto the roof... Anyway, there was a girl with me. Her name was Georgia. I don't know if she managed to get out. She disappeared."

"Huh... I don't remember seeing a girl, but she probably ran away. There was a lot of fighting going on, she was probably startle then she ran. She should be okay." He says.

"I suppose you're right...."

I lean up and get off the bed. I head toward my closet and grab a shirt, shorts, a bra and some under wear. I haven't taken a real shower in so long. I need one.

I skip toward my bathroom and stop when I get to the door. I turn and look at Jayden.

"I'm heading into the shower, want to join?" I ask.

His head pops up off the bed and he gives me a look, "You're kidding?"

"Nope."

"No, you're definitely kidding."

"I wasn't but I guess I will take that as a no. See you after!" I say and walk into the bathroom.

"Wai-"

I shut the door behind me and lock it. I smirk to myself. Oh, I love teasing him. Honestly though, I wouldn't mind showering with him. He is my mate after all. It's not like I'm showering with just anyone.