“I’m sorry sir, but I am Empress Zelda’s future husband.” Prince Mako proclaimed. “She even knows how I like my eggs in the morning!”
Penn glared at me. “He doesn’t know how I like mine though.” I said quickly. “Didn’t even bother asking.”
“You can’t marry the Empress!” Hunter complained. “If you like her, get in line we’re all waiting.”
“I’m a Prince, I do not wait!” Prince Mako announced.
“Well I’m a King, so I rank higher!” Cedric declared.
“A king?” An orange hair mermaid questioned. “You didn't mention you were a king! Princess Ria can marry you and rule over the Slumbering Reef!”
“Yes!” I smiled. “And then I don’t have to marry Prince Mako. It’s a win/win!”
“No!” Prince Mako and Cedric chorused.&nbs
“Lock us up?” I asked. “That’s a bit extreme, isn’t it?”“We can’t have you trying to escape.” Prince Mako stated. “We must have a ruler for the Slumbering Reef.”“Honestly, both of you are terrible choices for a ruler.” Zeke shook his head. “A leader is supposed to do what’s best for their people, not themselves.”“And what would be best for our people?” Princess Ria questioned.“Neither of you, it seems.” Posy stated.“I am a great ruler.” Prince Mako declared.“As am I!” Princess Ria protested.“Prove it.” I challenged. “Act like it! The two of you are not exhibiting good qualities of a ruler. You’re mean, forceful, and more concerned with what the other is doing as opposed to your kingdom. The Slumbering Reef is suffering because of it. You r
Penn pulled away slightly.“What are you doing?” I asked.“I have to calm down or I’ll mark you.”“Do it.”Penn’s glowing green eyes widened before lunging for my neck again. Still he fought off the urge.“Zelda...if you don’t mean this, I can’t take it back.” Although we were talking, his thrusts stayed at the same pace.“I said I was yours.” I moaned. “So take me Penn.”I wasn’t scared this time. Penn wasn’t Cedric. I was giving him permission. He loved me and this would show the world that he did.Penn’s hand slipped under neck, tilting it up. The glowing in his eyes was brighter than ever. I closed my eyes as he leaned down.I held him tightly as his teeth fully penetrated my neck. I tried to focus on the pleasure of making love as opposed to the pain of his bite.I th
Operation Matchmaker was in full effect.Penn and I didn’t tell anyone about our plan, because frankly we didn’t think they could handle such a plan. We were going to get Prince Mako and Princess Ria alone and talk the other up. Their egos were so damn big, we knew for sure that would work with them. Who doesn't like to hear how attractive and smart they are?Mention how attractive they are and maybe sprinkle in a lie or two about how the other mentioned something nice about them. Manipulation and lying were not good, but if it meant we would get to continue our journey, I would say we shouldn’t rule it out.Princess Ria would be our first target. I felt she and I kind of had a connection. We were both women in positions of power. We were practically best friends.“I have to say, I’m surprised that you wanted to speak to me Empress,” Princess Ria admitted. “I wasn’t sure you liked me very much.”
I was preparing for the double date when there was a knock on the door. I was desperately hoping it was Penn, but I was disappointed to see Cedric walk through the door. Any and all feelings that I previously thought I had for him were gone completely. Erased by my bond with Penn. It was so relieving. Of course I was still worried about if he won the trials and having to be his wife. Having his children and watching him destroy Uquix. That was not a life I looked forward to at all. “Can we talk?” He questioned. “Make it quick.” I stated. “I have to get ready for my date.” “Why did you let him mark you?” “Because I love him. The only reason I didn’t let him do it sooner was because of you.” “Because you still love me?” I laughed. “No, because you scarred me. When you bit me, you changed the course of my entire life. I was afraid of what Penn’s bite would do. But last night when we were making love
We had to help Prince Mako back to the water. It was harder than we thought and he ranted the entire time.“I should have known it would never have worked out with that wench! Rude, ungrateful temptress! She knew wearing that bra would draw me in! She planned this the entire time!”“I don’t think that’s true.” Penn stated. “She really did like you. But then you called her family deceptive and untrustworthy. Women don’t like that.”“She called my family petty and horrible.” Prince Mako shot back.“And was she wrong?” I asked.“Well...I suppose not, but my family didn’t start the feud.”“Maybe they did.”“No way!” His tail flailed in anger.“Stop moving or we’re going to drop you.” Penn said.“Can you move faster? I would like to give that diabolical woman a
Those fuckers!Those manipulating scheming fuckers!Oh they were surely going to pay for this. I would not be manipulated into breaking up with Penn. I was going to get them back.“I can’t believe they’re working together just to take me down.” Penn shook his head. “I’m so powerful.”“Yeah you are baby.” I whispered.I watched as they went back to their rooms before we made our way to ours.“So what are we going to do about them?” Penn questioned.“We’re going to give them exactly what they want.”“We’re going to break up?”“No, darling, but you will find me in a compromising with Hunter and attack him. Just don't’ really hurt him. He’ll regret teaming up with Cedric after that.” I laughed.“How doesn’t Hunter realize that this works in Cedric’s fav
There was silence in the room.Sitting at the table was me, Penn, Prince Mako, Princess Ria and Count Orman.“Um, Princess Ria, why don’t you speak first. What was your family told about the Laikens?” I asked.She took a deep breath. “Well, I was told that the Laikens betrayed us decades ago. We had this pearl. Pearl of Ura. It was a family heirloom bestowed upon us by the Goddess herself. One day it disappeared. The Laikens were seen stealing it from our castle in the night. Still they refuse to admit to their crimes. And thus our alliance was broken.”“Okay...Prince Mako what did you hear?”“That exact story, except it was our Gem of Xaxtar. Just as Princess Ria said, the gem was bestowed to our family. Our gem disappeared in the night, never to be seen again. And of course someone saw the Zales commit the crime! That’s the real reason there is no alliance.” Prince Mako
“Now, wait a minute!” I laughed. “No. I-I didn’t tell you to do all of that!” I exclaimed.“Well, we know you didn’t tell us to, but you sure did inspire us to.” Prince Mako smiled. “You said we could have a great love story.”“Yes, I suppose I did, but I thought you would be ruling together against all odds.”“We’ve been forced into ruling by our families. We never had a choice. I mean the only reason I ever really wanted to rule was because I didn’t want Prince Mako to. Because my parents told me I had to beat him. But I never wanted any of this. I want to see the world. Know what’s beyond the horizon.” Princess Ria whispered.I sighed. “I understand that, Princess Ria, I do. I guess I’m just shocked. I mean I was supposed to help The Slumbering Reef get a ruler. What now?”“It has its ruler in Count Orman.&rdq