The Prince's Stubborn Mate

Chapter 41

The reception was fun to say the least, no more drama occurred between the queen and I nor anyone else for that matter.

I danced with my friends who were there and Demetri of course.

Demetri and I mostly slow danced and he held me close and kissed my hair through most of the dances.

Arriving at the palace, I was tired but not so tired as to pass out although I wish I was.

Demetri wouldn't leave me alone for the entire evening and his presence was starting to grate on my nerves.

Not only his mere presence was enough to upset me but it was also because he was practically glowing with happiness at us finally being mated.

I'm less than happy about it, but of course I kept my mouth shut and didn't say shit. Not that that really helped in any way, shape or form because Demetri is now a firm occupant of my mental faculties ever since this afternoon.

He attempted to console me by telling me how much he loves me and how he wouldn't bother my family, how he would adore me and be the best mate he possibly can.

I had only rolled my eyes and stepped past him into our bathroom where I ripped the gorgeous blue dress from my body.

I was too tired to actually open. it properly so I tore the zipper and sliced the ribbon on the corseted back with my nails.

I had taken a quick shower and dressed in a pair of black pajama bottoms and a white tank top before making my way to bed.

Demetri was sitting on the edge of the bed in only his trousers while he used his phone. He looked up at me when I walked into the room and a fleeting of guilt passed through our bond.

He looked at me as he shut his feelings away and I burst out laughing.

"Don't feel guilty on my account." I told him climbing into my side of the bed.

"It's not what you think." He attempted to defend himself but I wasn't really interested in hearing it at all.

"I don't care what it was." I snapped turning my back to him and pulling the sheet up over my head.

"Jessabell, please let me explain." He pleaded and I growled at him.

"Just shut up and leave me alone so I can sleep. I'm fucking tired and annoyed so just get away from me."

"What did I tell you about you language?" He snarled at me.

"Goodnight." I said closing my eyes and burying my face in the pillow.

I could feel his anger through the bond, I thought he would have done something but he got up and walked away.

Good for him. I thought sighing in relief as I snuggled into the bed.

The shower had done wonders for my mind and body, I was more relaxed now than I was when we had just arrived at home, not that its saying much, but at least now I can sleep.

So that's what I did, I closed my eyes and allowed myself to drift into unconsciousness where I had no problems at all.

Waking up the next day, the sun was streaming through the open drapes by the window. Demetri lay on his belly beside me, one heavy arm was thrown across my waist pinning me to the bed where I lay.

I tried to push his arm off me so that I could get up and go to the bathroom but he wouldn't budge so I tried to slither my way out of his hold.

I was almost free and attempting to sit up when his large fingers wrapped around my wrist making me gasp in surprise.