We stopped conversing after that revelation. Tears had begun silently streaming down my face to think of my father sending an assassin to kill Queen Mortala.It seemed there was more to war than I ever could have imagined. And for some reason I didn't even question Caliban when he accused my father of doing such a thing. Some part of me knew it was true and that he was capable of doing it.And where was King Helios while Caliban's parents had been fighting on the field with their soldiers? He was safely sitting on his throne ordering others to do the work for him. Just like his fathers before him. It would be the same for whichever of my sisters had a son first and that boy took the throne.Hours passed quietly and the longer we went without stopping the more my bottom began to hurt in the saddle. My entire lower back and legs were aching terribly, and I was desperate to stop.It didn't make matters any better when the air around only got tremendously colder the deeper that we got int
Wrapped in the blanket I watched the shadow king lead his horse to the shed and make sure he was settled for the storm. As he did, I stood shaking by the bags on the ground and watching in awe as snow blanketed the ground so quickly it seemed as though the world turned white in the blink of an eye."Come on." Caliban brushed past me as barely more than a whisper before stomping through the snow-covered ground to the cabin's door. When he tried to open the door, it wouldn't budge at first. He pulled back and rammed his shoulder into it and the door swung open.It was pitch black inside, but Caliban stepped inside with ease, the shadows welcoming him. Cautiously I stepped in after him, but I couldn't make out anything more than a few outlines. The relief from the powerful winds outside was enough for me to enter the cabin and shut the door.Leaning against the cabin door with the blanket around me I waited for my eyes to adjust. Only the sounds of Caliban shuffling around in the darknes
As soon as I sat on the edge of the creaky bed and wrapped the blanket around my shoulders the door swung open and I let out a startled yelp. Whipping my head over I saw Caliban striding in on his long legs with something brown slung over his shoulders.His long white hair was soaking wet and his black clothing was all stuck to his broad frame and each muscle was perfectly defined. Gulping hard I moved my eyes from his body to the catch he was tossing onto the table."Some poor rabbit was still out in this weather?" My voice sounded meek as I asked whatever came to mind first, so we weren't in another awkward silence."Something like that." Caliban shrugged and turned from the table to look at me where I sat on the bed. As soon as his eyes landed on me, he straightened up a fraction and I noticed the way his eyes roved over the dark clothing I now wore, and my hair bundled atop my head. Yet he gave nothing away about what he thought of my appearance and I believe I preferred it that w
*smut warning*In the morning my heart was broken. The snow had continued to fall and still showed no signs of stopping. This led me to sitting in one of the old wooden chairs by the window trying to soak up as much sunlight as possible. There wasn't much natural light that was able to stream in at the current angle.And despite the foot of snow at the door Caliban had gone out to hunt again leaving me alone in the cabin with nothing more than the sound of crackling wood in the new fire he'd set before leaving.Boredom got the best of me and I was back to ransacking the little kitchenette and closet for whatever I could find. Looking with the dim morning light this time I found some assorted teas, so I set about making a pot.Back home I had servants who did all of this for me and it reflected on my skills now. I had no idea what I was doing and hoped I knew just enough to make something drinkable.The smell of leaves and herbs told me there was a ginseng and chamomile mix. It was the
"Did you do anything useful for your family?" he ridiculed all while keeping his eyes on the fire. I glared at his back hoping he could feel the daggers I was sending his way and I suddenly began to feel very warm."Besides spread my legs and make flower crowns, right?" I sassed back. "Oh, sorry that you captured a useless princess, your majesty." Ilaced my voice which as much venom as I could as I sneered out his title."Indeed," he grunted.Red swarmed in my eyes and without a second to question my actions I flung my empty tea glass at the back of Caliban's head. It shattered and he whirled around with a curse. His eyes were glowing gold as he glared at me.I held my position on the edge of the bed ready to throw the next thing within reach and he sat lurched in his chair ready to fight back.The air was crackling with the sound of the roaring fire and the afternoon light was fading as the sun disappeared early due to the storm outside.Images of the night in the cave flashed behind
Before I could second guess myself and cover my chest, the king was moving up my body and placing his hot mouth on my breast. A cry left my lips as his tongue pressed against one sensitive bud and a strong hand grasped the other. His tongue flicked over my nipple and his hand kneaded the soft mound of my other plump breast.Without a second thought I wrapped my legs around his midsection and lifted my hips to grind myself against him gasping at the need to relieve the ache between my legs."Eager for my filthy shadow elf cock, are you?" He mocked before biting my nipple. I cried out and rocked against him again as electricity spread over my skin and his tongue laved over my nipple to ease the ache from his bite."Your cock is hard for a sun elf whore," I scoffed."That it is," his gruff voice growled, and I felt it in my bones as he continued to bite and lick across my breasts and up my neck. The bites were so hard I knew I'd see marks from his teeth in the morning. It didn't matter a
"What is that?" Caliban traced lazy patterns across my back form where he was laying on the bed. I was sitting up and had the story book in my hands."A book I found while snooping through the cabin. It's a collection of Thanaten stories," I sighed and leaned back onto the bed into his arms."Let me see it." He held out his hand and I have the book over. After flipping through the legible pages, the king gave me the book back. "It's a children's book. Common to find in every household. I'm not surprised they have one here.""The beasts in these stories, are they all real?" My heart dropped into my stomach thinking about the monsters in this book."In some form or other they are. Gwathendor is a much deadlier place than Laernear, little flower." Caliban's free hand played with a stray curl of my hair."So, if I were to run away in the night?""One of the beasts in this book might find you before I do." His tone was emotionless, but I knew it was a warning more than a threat.."Would yo
When Caliban had filled the tub of fresh hot water, I was eager to submerge myself, but waited impatiently on the bed as I expected him to wash up first."Are you coming?" I heard his deep voice call out and a shock ran through me. Despite what we had already done an intense blush was spreading across my face.The shadow king was already in the copper tub with his arms resting on the ledge. When I appeared in the doorway his glowering eyes roved up and down my body and he leaned his head back like a man enjoying a piece of art. I didn't know what to think or feel when he looked at me that way."It saves time and water if we bathe at the same time." One long finger flicked the surface and the water and sent ripples along the soapy contents. Biting my lower lip, I nodded my head and took the few steps to the tub.At first, I lowered myself into the steaming water at the opposite side of the tub, but Caliban was quick to reach forward and grab my arm. He pulled he through the water and s