There will be one more chapter posted this week. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!
AllissaI have never had so many orgasms in one night. Complete, divine exhaustion swam through my body. He had carefully washed my skin, but then that turned into splashing tub sex that soaked his floors. By the time we were done, no water remained in the tub. We finally finished up in the shower before I collapsed into bed. I was asleep before my head even hit the pillow. I vaguely remember him scooping me into his arms and pulling me to his chest.I felt his lips leaving soft kisses against my head and I fluttered my eyes open to look at him. Gods, he was gorgeous. He had this sexy-as-hell half smile on his face as his eyes looked over my face.“How did you sleep, my sex goddess?”I giggled and buried my head under his chin. “Good morning,” I purred as he chuckled.“Morning has come and gone. It’s afternoon.”My eyes fully opened and I half sat up. “Noon?!” I didn’t so much care about the time, but I had been hogging the king all evening, and now all of the next day. “You have thing
I watched Darren until he reached the corner. He then turned around once to look back at me. When he saw I was still standing there, a wide smile spread over his lips. He winked at me and then vanished from my sight.“Well, damn.” Lyle sighed with a small smile on his lips.“What?”“Listen, when I tell you I have NEVER seen him act like that ... I mean it. I never thought I would see him laughing, carrying a woman down the halls like a new pup in love. Never.” He turned and looked at me, and I could see his eyes were watering up. “You’re bringing his humanity out, and he’s happy. Not just pretend happy ... but truly happy. I’m going to protect you. Not because my brother asked me to, but because you make him happy. I feel a sense of relief that I haven’t had since my brother took over as the king.”“Why did your brother take over already?” I watched as he pursed his lips together.“Let’s just say that it is a tough role to be in . It had taken its toll on my father, and his temper was
I could see her eyes bulge for a moment. She opened her mouth and immediately began to protest. “You don’t know our history—”“And I don’t need to. I only need to know his present and plan for the future. But his past is simply that, his past. The same goes for my past. As long as he doesn’t visit your bed from this point forward, THAT is the only thing I care about.”“Mic drop.” Rodney made a loud sound with his mouth and I could see the laughter in his eyes.“If you’re here to rattle the future queen, you failed, Cleo. That might have worked with the other Waiting Ladies, but I think you just found out you are out of your league. Take a good look at the shirt she’s wearing. You know how much Darren loves that shirt. Would he ever let you touch it, let alone wear it? You act like you were sleeping with him just last week—”“I was!” She stuck her chin up and I could hear the scoff from Lyle.“No, you weren’t. Besides, Issy here has already made her point clear. As long as he doesn’t to
My eyes flashed at Lyle, watching him as he mentally communicated with Tim. Rodney was communicating as well, and I was the only one in the dark. What had happened? Was Darren okay? What were these looks? Finally, I heard a loud sigh and watched as Lyle slouched in his chair, rubbing his temples.“Great, I get to tell Darren.”“Tell Darren what?” I wanted to start choking these men. I wanted to know what was going on.“Someone let the cat out of the bag that Darren found his fated mate—” Lyle began as Rodney interrupted him with a scoff.“One guess who, and it rhymes with Neo.”“We don’t have proof, so we can’t do anything.” Tim walked over to the table and grabbed a slice of pizza, taking a seat across from me.“Was it a secret?” I asked, feeling a bit insecure. Lyle smiled at me and shook his head.“It isn’t that, princess, but Darren wanted to wait until it was time to mark you. He doesn’t want a crowd around you right now until you’ve exchanged powers. He will be able to protect y
“I don’t know who leaked the information, though I have my thoughts on it but no proof.” I could hear the slight shake in Lyle’s voice and I could see he was a bit apprehensive.It was probably bad that the growling coming from his throat was turning me on. It brought back memories of last night, and damn if I didn’t want him again. I didn’t feel any fear, even as his aura raised. My eyes suddenly widened as I realized it wasn’t that he was projecting his aura more, but it was in fact rising! His anger was making him stronger, and this was something I had never seen before. I didn’t know how strong Darren was, because his level changed. I still hadn’t witnessed it at its peak.“Allissa,” Tim whispered and nodded for me to step away from Darren. I began to giggle and shook my head. I stepped into him more and sprawled my fingers over his chest.“I’m not afraid of him,” I said and then tilted my head up to his dark eyes. I looked at his elongated fangs and my lips parted. I reached up an
Darren and I walked down one of the halls with our hands interlaced. Tim, Rodney, and Lyle were sent to head up investigation teams and then were to report back for ‘guard’ duty for me. Honestly, it was a bit annoying, but it made Darren feel better.“Dare, have you spoken to your parents yet?”“Not yet. I had other business I needed to take care of. One of my sources located Ivy, but she wasn’t with Alfred. Ivy seems to know one of the commanders there very well. We know Alfred was intimate with someone last night, and it was most likely Ivy. At some point, those two separated, and we need to figure out where he’s being hidden.” I couldn’t help the small frown that reached my lips. Especially hearing about Ivy being close with a vampire commander. I felt like this all meant something big. There was a lot of tension right now with the vampires. We all knew that we were on the brink of war, and it wouldn’t take much to tip the scale.The Lycan Kingdom was rumored to be supporting the ri
“Darren, NO!” Both of his parents yelled at the same time. I was captivated by the primal growl that escaped his lips as he held his fangs against my neck. A surge of electricity coursed through me, sending shivers down my spine and causing my entire body to tingle. Unlike Alfred’s mark, which had caused me pain, this sensation was one of intense pleasure. The moment his fangs broke through my skin, I felt a sharp prick before being consumed by a wave of euphoria that seemed to wash over me in waves. It was a feeling unlike any other, one that left me gasping for breath and craving more.He pulled his canines out from my neck, his tongue carefully lapping over his mark. I felt new energy and waves flowing inside of me. A delicate strand that had been tethered to Alfred suddenly vanished into thin air, replaced by a rush of energy that seemed to fill the void with an overwhelming force. It was commanding, powerful, and it fastened me to Darren.“Now, there is nothing more to be said. Sh
I sat next to Darren and intertwined my fingers with his as his parents sat across from us.“First thing, killing those who place a curse on someone will not remove the curse. That isn’t how curses work. I’m surprised you didn’t know this.”“Interesting ... I’m surprised you do know this. Do you know about our curse?” Milo asked, staring at me with interest.I snorted, shaking my head. “No, I don’t know anything about it. But we had witches and fairies that visited my pack when I was young. I learned about curses from them. A curse can be broken when you meet the criteria placed upon the curse, or a blood relation can remove the curse. But in order to do that, you have to know what stipulations were placed and what they arranged to break it. By killing these people, you have made it harder to get rid of the curse.” I sighed and looked up at Darren.“I have completed our bond. I’m hoping that I can help you when I’m near you. Your emotions will flow through me like they did earlier. On
At some point, all of our clothes ended up off of our bodies. Darren had kissed every inch of my skin and was far from done. I shivered under his touch, my breath hitching as he kissed his way across my body, my heartbeat pounding in anticipation. His lips trailed fire along my collarbone, his warm breath fanning over my sensitive skin, sending tingles all over me. He paused for a moment to suck gently on the tender flesh, eliciting a moan from deep within me. “Darren,” I breathed, arching into his touch.He moved lower still, his mouth following the curve of my breastbone to my belly button. His stubble tickled my stomach as he kissed lower still, toward the mound between my legs. His lips brushed against it lightly, sending shockwaves of pleasure through me. My hips bucked involuntarily as he traced circles around it with his tongue, teasing me mercilessly. “Please,” I begged, unable to contain myself any longer. He chuckled darkly against my sensitive skin before finally closing hi
DarrenI was over-the-moon excited. Allissa was pregnant! We were going to have a child. But then I realized what I had just promised her. She was carrying our pup and still wanted to go and fight. I felt all of my emotions struggling inside of me. I felt everything, but one of the biggest was fear.So much fear gripped me. If something happened to her and she ended up losing our pup, how would she handle it? She had already lost a pup not too long ago. Something like this would be devastating. I understood her reasonings, honestly, I really did. If the roles were reversed, I would want to be by her side, too. But we needed to talk about this.I reached out, pulling her to my chest. “Ally, you keep giving me so much. You are spoiling me, and I’m turning into a greedy child. I love you, and I can’t wait to meet our baby.” I kissed the top of her head, breathing in her scent. “We need to talk. Please, listen to what I have to say. This is a discussion, my love, not a fight.”“Okay.” I
His tongue attacked me urgently as his hands roamed over my body. The electric sparks were everything. How could anyone reject their fated mate? Who would deny themselves of the wonderful sensations that only they could bring?! He brought out a side of me that I never knew was there. And the best part? The sex was ALWAYS amazing. I would never get enough of him, and it was an amazing feeling to know that he was my partner in this life.“Ally, I don’t know what to say. I can’t believe what my family did. I am so sorry—”“Dare, don’t.” I panted against his lips. If this man only knew what was going through my mind. I wasn’t thinking about the stupid past. I was thinking of all the ways I could play with his dick right now. “You are a great king and—”“I shouldn’t even be in this position.”I giggled. “You were always meant to be my mate, and because of that you were always meant to be the king.”“Everything that happened to you—” He frowned, shaking his head. “Your life would have been
Amber eyes were on me as the Vampire King made his way toward Darren. He looked as if he was in his thirties, but I knew this man was actually centuries old. He walked right past Darren and stopped behind my chair. I turned sideways in my seat to see him extend his hand to me.“My name is Finn, and—” He raised his brows up expectantly.“Allissa,” I answered, taking his hand politely. His thumb pressed against my fingers, as a smile spread over his lips.“Well, talk about coming full circle.” He grinned. I glanced at Darren, not understanding at all, but I could see that he was confused as well.“You’ve touched her long enough.” Darren pulled my hand away, giving Finn a warning look.“Of course, I mean no harm, but I find all of this very intriguing. I’m sure some of you do as well,” Finn said, looking up at the other representatives. “For those who know ... and I can see quite a few of you do.” His eyes landed on the fairy man before resting back on me.“Know what?”“Darren, have you
It took two weeks for all the species representatives to arrive. Two anxious weeks while the neutral village of Lyionette remained under the vampires’ control. I knew Darren didn’t like waiting to act, but at the same time, this was bigger than one village. What was being formed right now was a unity for the future.Ivan had gone to get the last representative. I didn’t know we were missing anyone, but he said this person was very important.I glanced over at Lyle as he walked me down the hall. “Should I really be attending this meeting? I feel like I’m not the crowned queen yet, so it might not be appropriate.” I listened as Lyle laughed.“Two things, ‘princess’,” he said, winking at me. “One, you’re the king’s marked mate, and we’re just waiting for the formalities to make you the official queen. And two, Darren wants you there ... he needs you there. I think you’re one of the most important people to be there, to make sure Darren doesn’t lose his temper and cause a war among all th
“I think she deserved worse. Much worse.” Darren growled as he sat his pen down.“I’m not saying she didn’t, but I felt this was a fitting punishment. Plus, it also offered an innocent man his freedom. What they decide to do from here on out is up to them. But Cleo will most likely be pregnant now. She will no longer be able to be a Waiting Lady and will be forced to leave. She will have no choice but to either live with her mate or go back to her family. And if her family is anything like her, they will not welcome her with open arms.” I had thought about it a lot, and I decided I would give her the choice. She can now choose to be happy with her mate and embrace her new life, or she can live a miserable life. In either case, it got her out of the castle, and that was all I really cared about.“It’s clever.” Ivan leaned on Darren’s desk. “This way there isn’t any trouble with the nobles, but it also solves a problem. Honestly, I am very impressed. Well done.”“Thank you!” Yes, I was
“Oh, I forgot. I met a younger boy on the servant stairs. I think it was Cleo’s mate’s younger brother. We need to go find him. He looked upset because he couldn’t find his brother.”“Already took care of it. I had Rodney find him and tell him not to worry, that his brother would be out in a week.” Lyle beamed at me.“Well look at you … on top of things.” I giggled as I looked over the railing. I stared at the setting sun with a small sigh. “Darren has been gone all day.”“I did the best I could, but there are some things that require his sole attention. Plus, he had to speak with Ivan, too.”I pursed my lips together as I remembered the werebear. “There’s a problem, huh?”Lyle came and leaned his elbows on the edge next to me. “We don’t know that for a fact.”“Lyle!” We whipped our heads around to see Tim coming up to us. “You won’t believe this. Darren controlled his temper!”“What?!” Lyle’s eyes popped open wide as I listened intently.“Yes, just a bit ago in his meeting, there was
Lyle was completely on board with my brilliant plan and everything was ready. Now it was time to invite the guest of honor.“Cleo.” I smiled as I waved her down. I could see her eye twitch, but she plastered on her disgustingly sweet smile and walked over to me.“How are you feeling?” she asked.“Much better now. And after the few days I spent attached to my mate, possibly expecting a pup.” I noticed her eyes widen as she smiled. Her smile now almost looked like a snarl as she struggled with herself.“Well, isn’t that lovely?”“Yes, we are both excited. But you know how you offered to help me before with lessons? I would love it if you could help me today.” I noticed she almost seemed to be gritting her teeth.“No escort today?” she asked, glancing behind me.“I had to ditch him, so we have to hurry. I was hoping you could show me the prison. I know there is a role where the queen is supposed to pardon and read them their last rites. I was hoping you could show me this process.”“I th
Darren and I had just finished eating when the door to the dining room opened up.“Lyle!” I jumped up from my seat and ran over to him. I gave him a big hug, ignoring the grumbles from my protesting, jealous mate, gods I love him. But Lyle was becoming someone special to me. As if he were a brother too. He might have started to go into rut, but he was fighting against himself. It wasn’t just for himself and his brother, but for me too. I appreciated him.“You trying to get me killed?” Lyle chuckled, giving me a small hug back. “I know it’s been a few days, but are you okay?”“Yes. Thank you for protecting me. Even when you went feral, you were still struggling and I just wanted you to know I appreciate you.” I watched as he grinned, rubbing the back of his neck.“You are going to make me blush.”“Okay, that’s enough.” Darren’s voice sounded annoyed as he got up from the table. He came up from behind me and I felt his arms pulling me to his chest. He snorted air from his nose in a pouti