The Lycan king-Chapter 96

*Leonora*

The ball was getting closer and closer by the minute. We just had a few days left and I couldn’t wait. Partially because I wanted it to be all over and I could go back into my safe haven- my room but I didn’t know Bethany had other plans because here I was standing in front of Jax in the middle of the ballroom.

"So you guys are going to practice your dance until you get it right and I do not care if we stay here all night." Bethany announced and Jax scoffed in response. It’s not like I even expected more from him. "First things first, hold each other like this." Bethany said as she and Devon got into position. Jax quickly got into position with one hand lifted up. I placed one of my hand in his and the other on his shoulder. He quickly place his right hand in the small of my back and pulled me closer, earning a gasp from me.

"Don’t pull me so hard." I wanted as the music started. We stood still and watched as Bethany and Devon danced. They looked so beautiful and in love and their movements were in sync which made my eyes water.

These damned hormones. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The music finally cut off and I smiled at them. "That was so beautiful." I commended them which earned a bow and large smiles. Bethany gave Devon a quick kiss and turned to us.

"Do what we did and try not to step on each other." She advised and the music started again. To put it in kind words, we were a mess. We stepped on each other’s toes and bumped into each other a couple of times. By the time the song was over, I was out of it.

"What is wrong with the both of you. One of you has to lead and the other follows. If you noticed Devon led the dance mainly and at some point I led." Bethany quickly said. "It’s like a partnership. Let one person take control first and watch how it would flourish that doesn’t mean you won’t let the other person take control."

I looked up at Jax. In our relationship he was always in control. He had the most power and I thought it was okay for him to lead us through the dance. I relaxed myself and nodded at him. The music started again and we began to dance. This time it wasn’t as bad. I let Jax lead us through the dance and at some point we started bumping into each other again.

"Stop." Bethany screamed and we all stopped. "Jax, you need to know when to give up control. This dance is like a relationship. If one person holds too much power, it will ruin the other. If you noticed, Nora’s movements changed after a while. That was because she had given you complete control and that’s wrong."

"What the fuck do you want me to do." Jax voice thundered through the hall causing me to flinch.

"Watch her steps and when you notice a change, you let her have control. She is going to be your wife. Let that reflect in your movement." Bethany advised and I could feel the tension in the air. We tried dancing again but it was a mess. The issue of us getting married and coronated hung in the air. This dance felt like an emotional tug of war.

Jax pulled away and walked over to the podium. He turned off the music and walked out of the hall. There was silence and I could clearly hear my heart racing.

"What just happened?" Devon asked me and I shrugged. I didn’t want to tell them about our previous conversation where I told him I wasn’t ready. How could I be ready? Our relationship was a mess, I was now carrying his baby and I was being forced to go on with a wedding I wasn’t sure I wanted.

"Just go and rest for a bit. We would call you back. Maybe we need to switch the dance and go with something simpler." Bethany said and I nodded and walked away. Different thoughts ran through my mind but the one thing that plagued my mind was the way Jax left. That was saying so much about our relationship. He wasn’t willing to let go of total control and it was so easy for him to walk away when I couldn’t. I was literally stuck being his partner for the rest of my life. That was the price I had to pay for mating with him. I didn’t have a choice.

I stumbled into a wall and I almost fell but strong arms grabbed me before I could. I was met with Jax’s cold stare.

"Watch where you’re going." He said as he steadied me on my feet. "I wanted us to talk before we carry on."

"Oh, Beth said we can go and -"

"We should see other people." He blurted out. "This is my way of giving you control. I know you don’t want to get married but I can’t help it so this is my way of lending you the olive branch." He finished and my eyes watered again. I quickly wiped them off as I didn’t even know how to react. "I really want us to be cordial and now that we’re trying for a baby, I’ll do anything to make us friendly for the sake of the baby. That’s even if we have a baby."

"Okay." I said as I side stepped him and walked away. Was this meant to be a blessing for me? Was this what the moon goddess planned for me? Did she plan that I and Jax would be in a loveless relationship?

I didn’t want to think too much so I made my way to my room. I quickly climbed into bed and wrapped myself with my blanket. I was going to give Jax one more opportunity to do the right thing.