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"I can't, Danika. What about the baby?" Placing his forehead to hers, he groaned in a pained voice.
"No, you can, My King. Please, I want to feel you again." Her tone was shy, but passionate too.
"I can't be gentle. I don't know how to be. I don't want to hurt our child." Rubbing his swollen erection at her sentisive clit repeatedly, his breathing harsh. He was trying to rein in control so badly.
She opened her eyes, so hazy with desire for him, he has never seen a more beautiful sight in his existence. "You can... I t-trust you, King Lucien."
"Heavens." The gutteral growl tore from his lips as the last of his fragile control shot to dust at the innocently sincere trust in her voice.
He has to have her.
Has to be gentle too, so he wouldn't hurt his child. He does not know how to be that, but he wil
1419 word(s)Published197Danika woke to a tug on her brèast, a hand caressing her body, and a body moving against hers. As her eyes slowly fluttered open, she stared at the King who's mouth was on her breast, his hand caressing her sides."Good morning, My King." She whispered, her eyes reaching automatically for the hourglass on the table at the far end of the room. It's almost dawn."Mmh." He groaned, his eyes closed in what clan almost be interpreted as bliss. His hand trailed from her ribs back to her other breast and he began twerking her nîpples.She moaned, her body going hot under his ardor. She felt wetness in between her legs as he caressed and sucked from her. His body shifted, and she felt his body ready and erèct to take hers.He let go of the puckered nub—red from his attention—long enough to raise her le
1087 word(s)Published198Callan kissed Kamara's lips tenderly at first, his arms going around her waist as he drew her more closer to him. She sighed into his mouth, her eyes closed.She gave herself over to the pleasant feeling feeling he was beginning to arouse inside her.His mouth became harder on hers, searching, seeking. Demanding.She clung to him, seeking more contact from him, her breath going erratic. One moment, they were standing before the fireplace, the next, Kamara felt the coolness of the wall behind her back.When he had her backed against the corner, Callan finally held nto othe last strand of the control he has. pulling back, his forehead caressed hers."I'm so sorry, My Lady, I was not thinking. I---""No, do not apologized for this, Callan, I..." she took a deep breath, "I want you. I've wanted you for
1180 word(s)Published199The King was seated on his chair at the Consultation room when the door opened and Baski led two nervous kids through the door.A teen girl and a small boy, their fingers clutching at each other as they pushed forward to stand before the King."My king, you sent for us..." Remeta forced herself to say. She was worried.What if they said something they weren't supposed to say, Yesterday?"Do you have any idea what happened, yesterday?" The King groaned at last, "Do you have any recollection?"They shook their head at the same time. Corna moved closer to Remeta, nervous and scared."I thought so too." King Lucien was not surprised that they did not remember.Yesterday, they were able to look him in the eyes, stand boldly and say everything they needed to say to him.
904 word(s)Published200Callan and Kamara kept kissing until they reached his bedroom, and he gently put her down. His mouth moved to hers, his hands lifted to her head and angled it slightly, and then sealed his lips over hers again.He held her face, pushed his tongue between her lips, and began kissing her with devastating force. His tongue swirled around hers, came out, licked over her bottom lip, his teeth grazing her softly.Kamara gave herself up to him, she wanted everything he wanted everything he can give her. It began a duel dance of lips, the wind of the early morning wisp around them.The glow of the bedroom due to the closed cotton by the window added to the intimacy she wished would never end.They came up for air. He groaned deep in his diaphragm and went back for more.She sagged in his embrace, leaning against h
829 word(s)Published201The soft wind of the morning did nothing to make Vetta feel good. Nothing can lighten herYesterday was a disaster. She'd not only slept with a giant pain coming from her body, but she'd also slept with the knowledge that Danika will no longer be executed... that she is spending the night in the King's Chambers.Why doesn't anything ever work out the way it should? Why does this keep happening to her?At first, all will be going well. Then, all of a sudden, all will be lost!?When she whipped Danika, she was enjoying herself and Danika's pain. Then the King came and ruined it for her.And what about when the market women beat her up? It only made her closer to the King!What kind of charm is that witch using!!?Vetta was so enraged, she can't think straight. The Ki
1123 word(s)Published202Baski matched the King's step as they walked out of the Consultation Room together. He has not said anything to her, and she waited patiently, knowing he does have something to say."Thank you so much, Baski." He groaned at last.She lifted her head to look at him, "For what?""For everything. For not giving up on Danika. You were actually the only one that believed in her...believed that she could have never laid with another man and pin that man's child on me.Thank you for always standing for what you believe in, even when no one had the same belief you did. You have always seen the best in people."His words melted her heart, Baski smiled up at him. "Thank you so much, Your Highness.""Why did you go through so much pain to save me all those years ago, Baski?" He asked the one que
1089 word(s)Published203"There is this man in my flashes....in my memory." Callan voiced out to Kamara, "He was in the cell with me, and he suffered as I did. But, he was always protecting me. Always.""What does he look like?" She asked curiously.He pulled back and turned to face her, "It's always flashes, so I don't know exactly what he looks like. But, he has blue eyes like mine.. ."he paused,"...I think he is my family.""Oh, Callan, I'm so happy for you. At least you know that you have a family somewhere...you have a brother."Callan does not look happy. "But, what if you're right? What if my family does not want me anymore, and that is why they never looked for me?"Kamara shook her head, "No, you shouldn't think like that. You said he always protected you. He must have loved you very much. Maybe, he does not know where t
1236 word(s)Published204Danika stayed with Sally all day. It was one of the best days of her life.Sally's company has always been the best company ever. Danika was supposed to wash clothes today but Baski was adamant that she is to do nothing other than to rest and recuperate.She'd heard from Baski that Angie examined her body while she's asleep, and she heard that he'd already told the King the results of his check-up on her. She wasn't particularly perturbed because she still feels pregnant.Her child...her son...is still inside her. It gave her immeasurable joy, coupled with her relationship with the King...it kept her smiling all day.She'd done nothing all day, only resting. And more resting. It was exhausting. But, Sally's wonderful company made everything so beautiful."And that's how they lived happily ever after, Sall
1499 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3b. Final Excerpt.Hours later, the sun is down. The moon rose high in the sky, glowing beautifully with the stars surrounding it. Anarieveta got down from the carriage, paid the carriage-rider some coins, and watched him drive away.Then, she entered the huge property of the Raskins. Staring at the elegantly decorated big home, she contemplated knocking on that huge door several feet away from her.There's no turning back now. Her baby, Merrily, needs her.With that in mind, she covered the distance and knocked on the door, her heart in her throat. The door swung open.Gedony Raskin stood tall behind the door. The sleepy look fled from his eyes as he saw Anarieveta standing uneasily behind his door.When he sent out that crazy message about Merrily being sick and needing her, he never expected that s
1035 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3a.She didn't let him.In fact, Anarieveta began avoiding him again. This time, harder than the first time.Two months after their night together, Gedony Raskin has had it with her. He has done everything within his power to see Anarieveta again, but she always evaded him.He's in the school? She's suddenly out of the premises according to her assistant.He's in her office? She's not around.He goes to her home? Everywhere is locked.The next thing he heard is, she has gone to the palace to spend some time with her godson, the little Prince.Their night together lives in his head always, he hasn't been able to forget it. And frankly, it hurt him that she moved on without him. How can she just forget that beautiful intimate moment like it never happened?"Papa, papa,
1433 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2b.Several hours later, Anarieveta admitted to herself that she's happy again for the first time in a long time. Genuinely, womanly happy.He was right there in the kitchen with her when she was making omelets and he found every reason to make her laugh. At first, it was difficult—she doesn't really have a lot to smile about.But he was always making jokes. And when jokes weren't working much, he told her stories about his children in the past. The stories were so funny, they made her smile. Smile so hard. Laugh.It didn't take long before she was laughing out loud as he told her tales elaborately.They ate together. Went out on a walk together. When they got back, they sat in the wooden chairs in the backyard, talking with each other.It was beautiful. It made Anarieveta so happy
1403 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2a."You're right. So, let's talk about the present." His arms wrapped around her back, successfully caging her in his arms so she wouldn't escape, "Why have you been avoiding me?""I'm been too busy. I wasn't avoiding you.""If you're going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?" He sounded amused."Alright. There was nothing to talk about. Mr. Odin makes sure any problem concerning the kids are solved." Shifting uncomfortably in his arms, her eyes darted to the door behind him longingly."What about the problem between us?""Mr. Raskin—"He kissed her. Gently. Passionately. Intensely. His lips molded with her perfectly, licking and tasting hers so thoroughly that a moan tore through Anarieveta's throat.Her body
857 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1b.Note: There are only three excerpts...********In the early evening, Gedoni Raskin stood inside her living room with his daughter plastered to his body, his broad shoulder cushioning her head, her small arms wrapped around him."Why are you sick, Pumpkin? Don't be sick, you know Papa doesn't like that." He said, tenderly."I know, Papa. You get sad when we get sick." Merrily mumbled against his shoulder, her eyes closed."Yeah. Papa loves you two so much, he gets sad when you're not happy.""I am happy, Papa. Miss Ana gave me food and bitter herbs and sang to me. I don't feel so bad anymore.""Oh, guess we have Miss Ana to thank for that," his eyes found her across the living room and held."Yes, Papa. Miss Ana likes me, and I like M
981 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1a.FIVE YEARS AFTER MOMBANA'S WAR.Anarieveta entered her Bed Chambers, her eyes darted to the fire pit which produced heated light into the bedroom, and felt satisfied that the fire hadn't burned out in her absence.A small figure occupied her king-size bed, the figure moving her body to glance at the door when she entered. Anarieveta smiled at the little girl, walking towards the bed, she lowered herself on it."I've seen Aiden off. Your father will be here very soon to take you home, okay?" She reassured the little girl.The sad lines on Merrily Raskin's small oval face disappeared immediately after her teacher appeared at her doorway. She isn't feeling so good, but her good teacher tells her that everything will be alright. So, everything will be alright."Alright, Miss Ana." She whispered, her br
1037 word(s)PublishedEpilogue...EPILOGUE.Five years later....It is a happy day in the Palace of Kingdom Avalon, as Kamara and Declan celebrate the birth of their second child, Princess Ainaa.A huge feast is held in the Court, a lot of people attended too. Sally and her family sat at one side of the round table, a huge smile on her face as she tries to feed solid food to her own second whose her youngest.Baski, Remeta, and her best friend Corna sat at one side, laughing and talking. Beside them; Haydara, Corna's mother, and her husband Gunther are trying to wipe the oil Raira, Corna's little sister, poured on her clothes.King Lucien has tried to hold Prince Nikolai repeatedly so he'll stay in his seat on the round table, but the Prince isn't having any of that. Instead, he has snuck out again with Princess Auroria, h
1392 word(s)Published296: Final Chapter 2.Name: KING LUCIEN AND QUEEN DANIKA'S FOREVER.....In the next three months, a lot happened.After the war and the birth of the Prince, the people of Mombana practically begged King Lucien to marry their Queen and keep ruling them. The Ministers were most in support of it after they saw the way the King protected their Kingdom, saw the intense love the King and their Queen has for each other, and heard the rumors of the heavy rain in Salem at the birth of the Prince.They wanted the King and the Prince in any way they can get them. In fact, they practically begged the King to merge their Kingdoms back together again and marry their Queen, if it means that he will keep ruling Mombana.Of course, the King agreed to it. The Queen was in support of it wholeheartedly.
1338 word(s) Published 295: Final Chapter 1. As Prince Nikolai nursed, that was when the King gave the Queen the good news of Vetta's survival. Danika was so happy. Tears of joy returned to her eyes again. So much joy, it was contagious. She kept thanking the heavens over and over again and immediately she was done breastfeeding, she insisted on going to see Vetta. No matter how Baski and the others tried to discourage her because of her vulnerable state, she refused adamantly. In the end, the King instructed Chad to carry her to Vetta's bedroom while he stayed with their sleeping baby. Vetta teared up at the sight of Danika. They were hugging immediately Danika's body touched the bed. They were crying together too. Vetta was thanking her for saving her life while the Queen is thanking her for being alive. Today has