Jade's pov “Is it true Jade?” Turning to Gabby I asked her what she meant. “That you are the queen of everything, and Conri will become the King of Kings?” Pinching my lips I nodded and grinned slightly when she burst into joyful laughter. “Oh my, the council couldn't have gotten a nicer pair,” she said honestly and patted my back as her eyes traveled to my baby bump. “I better find something to fit over your pup but still make you lovely,” she mumbled softly while rubbing her chin. “Could you call Monica and ask her to come? I want her to watch me marry her son,” I offered. Lifting her index finger in the air she shuffled herself into Monica’s suite and lifted the telephone receiver. Holding it in her hand she waved at the closet. “There are some lovely dresses in Monica’s closet that should fit you. Try on the pale sage green one it will look nice with your eyes,” she suggested before she started talking on the phone she held. Laughing, she hung up and said, “Con
Jade's pov “Have I harmed our pup,” Conri asked me in worrisome concern as he watched me sighing. Laying on his bed in the afterglow of our quick mating, I stretched my arms over my head and sighed happily. My pup was perfectly fine and I didn't have any pain at all. Elina was telling me that my daughter was healthy and fine and she found no polyp or issues within my uterus. “I feel like I was lied to by that Emma doctor. I don't have any adverse reactions from our joining. Elina told me our little princess is healthy and there are no issues, so no worries, my handsome, satisfying mate,” I murmured to him. Receiving a quick peck as he carefully rolled over me and our pup I giggled. “I love you with all my heart, body, and soul, Jade…My sweet little queen,” he said between nibbles on my neck. “Let's go shower before Mister Sour Puss comes pounding on our door,” he suggested, and I nodded. “I'm going to miss you,” I told him somberly. Brushing my chin he teased, “I will be back
Jade's pov After helping Gabby clean up and ignoring her telling me that I shouldn't be doing anything, I laughed and said, “Well, I am the queen and want to do this, so please allow me.” Monica was shaking with her laughter as I scrubbed the plates, rinsed them, and handed them to her to dry. “Goddess, she's going to be just like you, Monica," Gabby chirped, then whipped her towel against Monica’s butt, making me chuckle at them both being childish. “Ouch you old brat,” Monica bleated to her friend and gave her a noisy raspberry. Theo came into the kitchen next, carrying the dirty towels Conri, and I had left in the King’s room. Bowing his head he asked me if I intended to stay in his Highness’s bed until he returned. Nodding, I told him that I did and his mouth went into a straight line. “Gabby, find our queen, a female as I will be off duty until Conri returns,” he said firmly, and I glared at him. “I will tend to myself, sir, and if you show me where the washin
Jade's pov Feeling a drip against my cheek I cracked open my eyes and could only make a blurry silhouette of a person standing over me. “She's coming back,” a feminine voice asserted and I opened my eyes wider to see that bitch Raven standing there with Monica and Aiden. “Why is she here,” I asked harshly. Seeing that her brow was creased in worry with Monica I frowned more in confusion. Aiden cleared his throat and stepped closer. “My queen, Raven, is gifted with blue hellfire from Lucifer himself and can kill or heal with it. She saved your life and that of your daughters after Monica went into hysterics over losing you both,” he explained. Rolling her eyes Monica glared at the Russian king. “You forced her to help after you told her what she said about your mate along with Conri wanting to be allies,” she spouted. I eyed all of them. Feeling the emptiness of my abdomen, my lip quivered. “My pup?” Monica rushed to my side and held my hand. “She is so tiny t
Jade's pov “I will have the doctor speak with you, dear. I'm sure that Adeline will be here for a while but I am not certain about you. Give me a moment while I go find him,” Monica said softly and left Conri and me. “The kings that I visited were concerned about you being a Turgenev but I assured them that we didn't wish to annihilate them like the former King and Queen with that surname. I explained to them that you were a kind-hearted and benevolent queen,” Conri informed me, and I scrunched my mouth. “My past relatives must have been real assholes,” I muttered and he chuckled. I eyed Monica coming back in with a frown and sadness in her eyes. Curious about the reason I asked her. “Boris is returning with Aiden and Gregory. He's also taking the small male back with him because he knows who Lucas’s father is and wishes to return him,” she said softly. “I'm so sorry Monica,” I responded and watched her shake her head. “I'm done with males, Jade. I will do fine on my o
Jade's pov I slept like the dead missing Monica and my father leaving the room together after she covered me up with my blanket. If I had, I would have scolded Monica for being overly flirtatious. My dreams were of Conri and our daughter playing happily together. I was smiling in my sleep when I was rudely shaken awake. My eyes widened at the huge, well-groomed stern, stern-looking man glaring at me with red-tinted eyes. “Highness, I am Gideon Lander and must take your statement on the female Raven…,” he paused to reread the document in his meaty hand. “Formally Volkov. I don't read demon surnames well,” he grunted sourly. Awaking fully I sat up and rubbed my sleepy eyes. “You're the new assassin who took my father’s place on the council,” I stated and he gritted his teeth. “Yeah, tell me what the half-breed did so I can rectify it. The council just orders the hit, and me being a gentleman, I prefer the reason why a female is a target.” I almost laughed at him, saying he was
Jade's pov Stepping before me Monica raised her fingers to my hair and brushed the damp strands back. “Come along, dear,” she said happily and I followed her down the infirmary hall. “Are there lots of pups?” “There's a few, but Lil Adeline is special because she is a princess and has her room off the main nursery,” she explained as we passed a room of normal cribs. Before reaching Adeline I tugged on Monica's sleeve. “Don't hurt my dad,” I blurted out. She looked at me with serious eyes and said, “We just needed a release, Jade. We aren't mates and were just um caught up with emotions. Don't worry we will be fine,” she said softly and I exhaled sharply looking past her and seeing Adeline being bottle fed by a nurse. “Oh I want to hold her,” I rushed out as we entered the small room. Her tubes were removed and she was dressed in a diaper and pink onesie. Tears filled my eyes as I reached out for her. “She latched on to the nipple like a champ, your Highness, and ha
Jade's pov My eyes widened at the fairy lights that were strung along a corner of Conri's living room. Pastel colors assaulted my eyes as I glanced over the area. A white crib and changing table, along with a cute dresser, were situated in the colorful space. They were full of assorted blankets and boxes of infant clothing. Looking at the floor as I stepped further into the area, my steps felt cushioned, and I was standing on a fuzzy pink rug surrounded by numerous stuffed animals. Conri pointed across the room and I gasped at the miniature carousel. “It moves like the normal-sized ones and plays a god-awful melody. Donovan purchased it at a remote pack in Istanbul that we visited and shipped it overnight. The man is insanely wealthy,” Conri said in admiration. “Isn't this a bit much? He's going to spoil Adeline!” My pup's eyes were wide, and looking around at all her pretty things. Shrugging, Conri placed the large teddy bear next to a lovely rocking chair with i