The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 26

~ATTICUS~

Autumn sways on her feet, and I know that her mother is watching. I didn’t want her to get into unnecessary trouble; she was clearly going through plenty that she wasn’t telling anyone about. Things that were causing her to drink like this. Her parents were not understanding and neither were mine.

“What’s wrong with her?” Her mother asks.

“It’s a tradition that I pick her up and carry her out the yacht,” I say without answering her question. Before her mother can ask any questions, I grab her waist and take her into my arms.

Autumn gasped at first, but then she gently placed her head on my chest and snuggled closer into me.

I swallow; it’s hard to ignore how perfectly she fits against me. No one had ever felt this good against me before, and it was something I’d noticed even before this moment.

I’m still bothered about her words from just a few minutes ago. Why did she blame me for her drinking? This was something I would have to discuss with her when she was sober and not while she was in this condition. I couldn’t believe every word she said when she wasn’t even aware she was saying it.

When we were out of the boat, I noticed something that immediately caught my attention. Griffin was having a conversation with Arthur and Gabriella; they looked worried. And Griffin was not someone that ever looked like that unless something terrible was going on. If something was happening that needed our attention, I had to go to them and help solve the problem.

I step in their direction when my father blocks my way, “where do you think you’re going?” He asks. “The spring is in that direction. We have less than an hour to prepare everything before midnight. There is no time to waste.”

I inwardly groan. I barely made it out alive when Autumn kissed me in front of everyone; how would I survive seeing her completely naked? And this time, we will be alone with no interruptions.

I needed something to stop me from doing anything stupid while in there with her. Maybe if I didn’t look at her during the ritual, it would pass quickly, and I won’t be tempted by her. I had to keep reminding myself that Autumn was intoxicated; she wasn’t aware of the things she was doing. Like that last time, she’d gotten drunk and didn’t remember anything the next day. But did she truly forget everything that had happened? It felt like she was lying to me at that time.

I look down at her and almost trip on my own two feet. She’s staring up at me, and I’ve never seen anyone look at me with so much admiration. It took everything inside of me to look away from her gaze, but I had to keep moving, and I couldn’t risk walking into a tree just because I wanted to keep staring at her.

I’ve noticed Autumn’s beauty multiple times in the past, more than I’ll ever admit, but it’s always been dangerous; I chose to ignore it because she was my mate’s best friend. Avoiding her had always been my mission, and it had worked for years. But now avoiding her was out of the question. And I don’t think I was prepared for it. Nothing in this world has prepared me for Autumn. Absolutely nothing.

It was hard to believe that this woman was now my wife.

Why did she kiss me earlier? I could still taste her, and I wanted to savor it.

‘You’re mine.’

She’d also said those words to me. It was so unlike Autumn. She was turning into someone I wasn’t familiar with. But had I ever truly known her from the start? We barely spoke; even now, we’ve only spoken a few words to each other.

But as it turns out, it didn’t take many words to affect me as long as those words were coming from Autumn’s mouth.

‘You’re mine.’

Those words had undone something inside of me, I wasn’t sure what it was, but I’d wanted her like never before. Even holding her in my arms was risky at this point. I was testing my limit.

“We’re here,” I say to Autumn as I place her on the ground. I was relieved to finally put some distance between us, even though I knew that it wouldn’t be for long. We’re in front of the beach house. The jeep is waiting for us; there are clean clothes and towels in the back seat, as well as two robes for both of us.

Autumn doesn’t bother looking around; her eyes are still locked on me. How long has she been staring at me?

f**k.

Why does she keep doing that? She’s making it so damn hard for me to keep myself under control.

“Why are you just standing there?” My mother demands. “You’re late. We must get Autumn inside the house to prepare her for tonight.”

I can only hope that they don’t realize how intoxicated she still was. Hopefully, they’re too concerned about fixing her up for the ritual to realize something was off. If they figured out that she was drunk, all hell would break loose.

They take her from me, and I’m left alone with plenty on my mind. I had so many things to think about.

A few minutes later, they return with her, and all thoughts flow out of my head. She’s walking towards me, and she has that beautiful smile on her face; she’s seductive without even trying to be.

I swallowed; my heart was pounding as they brought her to me in a robe. She wasn’t even in fancy clothes, yet my blood was boiling with how much she affected me. Her body was covered, but she smelled divine. They’d rubbed her down in oil, and the little of her skin that I could see was glistening under the moonlight.

I swallow hard for the second time. Tonight wasn’t going to be easy. I knew that from the start, ever since I was reminded of the ritual, I knew that I would be tortured tonight. And I was not wrong, the torture had already begun, and it was standing right in front of me. I was struggling to keep a clear mind, and she hadn’t even removed the robe. Knowing that she had nothing underneath it did not help my situation either. It only doubled the pain that I already felt.

I guide Autumn to the jeep and help her into the passenger’s side. I buckle her in, and her hands lightly touch my hair without warning. I freeze. Her scent traps me for the hundredth time.

one has ever touched me like her before. Her touch was the softest of touches, and it could melt any

could see her exposed chest. And if I let my hands move the silky material just

This was

be. I rushed to the driver’s seat before my parents could scold us again.

someone was playing the violin a little distance from the spring; he was positioned close enough so we could hear him but far enough

our body while we held

. .

~AUTUMN~

like he has plenty on his mind. He jumps out of the vehicle and walks over to my side; he opens the door for me and unbuckles my seatbelt before helping me to the

to get changed.” He informs me. “You can wait near the spring for me. Remember, we need to walk in together. That means that you can’t go in without me, or it

marriage to last forever. This wasn’t a ritual that I planned on messing up. I was terrified of him seeing me naked for the first time, but that didn’t

job of keeping it this clean. Considering how important it was to their family, it was expected that they would protect this part of the island. It was decorated for us, with candles and flowers everywhere. It was one

he also has a robe on now. I wasn’t sure if I was prepared to

one minute to midnight. The alarm will ring when we need to

despite the nervousness that I feel. Where was the confident girl that walked up to him and kissed him in the yacht tonight? The drinks were not helping this time. Maybe I

I could do

I can tell. Maybe he’s avoiding it. He’s avoiding looking at my naked body. For some reason, it angers me. I want him to see; I want him to notice and like

well, and the alarm starts to ring

warning, and we both begin to walk. The water touches my feet, and its warmth spreads throughout my body. I’ve taken baths in springs before, but none

was the one I was doing this with. I was happy that the spring was shallow, considering how terrified I was of water. If it were any deeper, I would climb onto Atticus and beg him to take me out. Thankfully I was saved from embarrassing myself tonight. Not many knew of my great fear of water. It was something

me before we both dipped our heads into the water until every inch of our bodies was soaking

with. She is the only woman I want to spend

and he didn’t mean it, but it

and any other life that I’m blessed with. He is the only man I want to spend the

Atticus, I meant every word. I wanted to spend the rest of

smooth his chest was despite it being so toned and muscular. I swallow, wanting to look lower but

end of the ritual.” He informs me.

looking at me. Was I not desirable to him? Why else was he avoiding looking at me so severely? And it also seemed like he was desperate to end this ritual as quickly as possible. He wasn’t even trying to

him. “I do

shocked by my words. Did he think that I’d only want to spend five minutes in here with

He asks. “The ritual

you haven’t looked at me once since I removed my robe.” I

“I respect you. By

your wife.” I snap. “You’re

look at your body

good enough?” I demand. “Am I hideous to look at

the hell would you think something so ridiculous?” He demands. “Have

confidence I needed. I walk over to the edge of the spring; Atticus may think I’m trying to leave like he’d asked me to. I was only doing the opposite. And he was about to find that

my body off the spring until I’m sitting at the edge, where he has a full view of my naked body. I don’t want to

seen him look this sexy and dangerous all at the same time before. He’s hungry, but not for Anya or anyone else; he’s hungry for me. Happiness explodes in my chest. Seeing Atticus look at me with such raw passion makes me the happiest person on earth. This is what I’ve always wanted. To have his full attention and for him to want me. It almost feels like a dream, and maybe that’s what this is, just a dream. If that’s the case, I’m going to make the most of

makes me feel even more confident. It gives me the courage to spread my legs wide and give him direct

eyes go utterly dark as his

you understand how f*****g

head, pretending not to know

f*****g man and a dangerous f*****g wolf all in one package. You’re teasing me. You’re inching me closer to insanity. And I’m losing all f*****g control. Do you know what it means for me to lose control?” He demands. “It’s not something you want to see. I can promise

slowly run my hands down my body, stopping at my breasts. “They hurt.” I

because you’re f*****g pinching them.” He

I whisper, feigning innocence.

my fingers down my stomach ignoring his continuous warnings for me to stop. If he wanted me to stop, he had to come and stop me himself. So far, Atticus was trying his best to keep some distance between us. That wouldn’t continue if I had anything to

hands any lower.” He warns, there is venom dripping from his mouth, and he may think it’s scary, but to me,

all hot and bothered because

all swollen and needy down there? You’re

don’t know what you want or f*****g need. So stop that. It’s

my hand just slipped and landed between my legs. “I didn’t

swollen clit, he’s moving. And he’s moving towards me. My

to see your f*****g swollen p***y. I’m going to f*****g

His eyes are growing darker by the second, and I love it. I love what I’m doing to his body. But that’s not

could get any bigger, but I was so wrong. It was growing by the second, and I wasn’t sure how it could fit inside