His Mission (HIS SERIES Book 1) by SAKINA HUSSAIN (ebook reader library TXT) 📕

"It's not you, it's the countless girls leering at you and letting me know how good you are in bed." I shake my head, feeling the frustration build up inside me.

"I've never slept with anyone Jake and I have girls letting me know how experienced you are. Throwing themselves at you in front of my face."

Tobias begins to approach us, concern in his eyes as he notices the confrontation between us.

"Are you two okay?" He asks, keeping his distance from Jake.

"We're fine, go away." Jake snaps, not even bothering to look at him. Tobias looks at me and I nod at him, letting him know everything's okay. I see Jake's jaw lock angrily as Tobias' presence lurks in the atmosphere before he turns and walks away, leaving us alone once again.

"Emily, I don't want anyone but you," Jake says, his eyes growing soft as he speaks.

"You are beautiful Muffin and I love you. No matter how jealous others get or try to ruin what we have, I won't let them. It's something special, I know it. I feel it every time I look at you."

My heart softens at his words and I look into his eyes which look pleading and apologetic. He holds out his hand and I sigh before reaching for it, locking our fingers together.

"You're the one I want," Jake adds, pulling me close to his chest. His body heat radiates off him and I cuddle into him closer, feeling my breathing even out finally.

"You're the one I'm crazy about," he whispers planting a kiss onto my forehead.

"I'm sorry," I mumble into his chest and he pulls back, holding me at arms length.

"What for?" He questions and I look at him sheepishly —

"For being a crazy jealous girlfriend."

Jake laughs quietly, his breath tickling my face.

"I get jealous at anyone who even as much breathes in your direction. Remember what I said at the hospital? We don't have to do anything you don't want to. I'm still gonna love you the exact same even if you choose not to sleep with me Emily." He says and I smile warmly at him, knowing he means every word. He gives me a reassuring smile before draping his arm over my shoulders —

"Let's get you inside before you freeze, I like my Muffins warm and toasty," he jokes, causing me to giggle. I can feel my worries melting instantly from his words.

"That's better, I love seeing you smile." Jake murmurs down my ear, kissing my temple as we make our way back inside.

"You're the biggest cheeseball I know," I grin, nestling closer against him. Jake simply grins back at me, his blue eyes twinkling in the dark night.

*****

"Thanks for dropping by," Jake says, raising his beer to the crowd as they leave the house.

"Great party Jake!" Someone yells out, stumbling onto the drive. Jake chuckles before waving once again and finally closing the door, signalling the end of the party.

"Peace at last," he whispers loudly and I smile at him, holding my hand for him to take.

"Where are we going?" He asks, his voice low.

"Your bedroom," I reply, watching as his eyes turn a shade darker at my response.

*****

Jake's POV -

Seeing her in that dress with her curves and long soft legs was enough to send me over the edge. All night I was distracted by my thoughts about her. I knew every man's eyes were on her, she literally turned heads as she walked by. I wanted to rip their throats out knowing they were having thoughts about her.

Her dark hair is sprawled across my pillow and her large brown eyes are filled with arousal. She looks so innocent, so pure and I swallow the lump in my throat knowing if I sleep with her, it would cause her pain. I never ever want to hurt her.

My mouth runs dry as I take in the beauty of her body. She looks up at me, brown eyes wide and innocent as she craves my approval.

"You're beautiful, have I told you that?" I whisper and she smiles warmly at me, her eyes twinkling.

"All the time."

Moments of passion filled with kisses and touching pass and things between us began to escalate until before I know it, I'm almost there. I stop and sigh deeply, closing my eyes.

"Jake, it's okay." Emily whispers, cupping my cheek and stroking it gently. I nestle my cheek into her palm and feel physically sick at the pain I'm about to put her through. The fact that she trusts me enough to do this with her makes my heart swell with love for her. I search her eyes, making sure I don't see any doubt in them. She gazes back at me lovingly, letting me know it's okay.

"Look at me," I tell her firmly. She does as I ask.

"I love you." My hips roll into her and I will myself to hold eye contact with her. I never look a girl in the eyes however Emily isn't just some girl. I need to let her know she's different to me. I owe her that much at least. Her face tightens up in pain and I swallow the lump in my throat, making a silent promise to myself to never hurt her again purposefully.

"I'm okay," she breathes out, large eyes staring up at me. In that moment, I realise I'll never love someone as much as I love her. The girl truly captured my heart and took it with her. I lean down, taking one of her hands and placing the softest of kisses on her knuckles.

"I love you Muffin."

"I love you Jake, so much."

Chapter Fifty  - “He can’t have both.”

Two weeks later.

"Hey beautiful, want to spend the night in my room?" Jake winks and I chuckle at him, shoving him backwards