Aurelia's POVI pinched my nipples and whimpered as I pressed my thighs together. The warm water from the shower rained down on me and I continued my little adventure with myself. I've been suffering from what I'd like to call 'Mate deficiency.' I wanted to be next to him so bad.I'd been waking up horny for the past few days and even at nights it was harder to sleep without touching myself yet I gave up halfway since I failed to bring myself to climax. My body wanted someone else and it wanted him.I couldn't even make do with my own hands.A little knock on the door had me jerking. I didn’t have time for this. Today was the day of the feast."Prince Norton is going to get furious if you're even a minute late, Miss Aurelia," the maid called from outside my bathroom door."Y-Yes. Sorry!" I showered quickly and I stepped out with a towel tied around my chest. The maids helped me prepare immediately and after they were done, I sent them out under the act to 'get myself together'. Once t
Aurelia's POVI walked back into the hall just in time to meet Norton's gaze. He was in the midst of his father and advisor. When he saw me, I saw his expression falter a bit. He excused himself and stormed my way. Even with all these people, was he going to let his true character show?He grabbed my arm tightly but forced a smile to everyone around before pulling me into a corner."Where the fuck did you go?" he asked through gritted teeth, glaring at me like I was his pet who had gone out of a leash."A walk," I said. "You're hurting me. I'm not going to cover a bruise, Norton. Let go-" He squeezed my arm tighter and I clenched down on my jaw, swallowing the pain."Listen here, Aurelia. I'm not going to have you ruin my plans for me. We had a deal, do I need to remind you? Your lover boy is going to rot in my prison and that's me being very kind. Do not push my hand, Aurelia-""You really want to do this before your father and everyone else here? You have no hold over your shitty ch
Liam's POV"King Liam!" Norton's father approached me with a wide smile on his face. He stretched out a hand and I shook him with a firm grip. He placed a hand on my shoulder, holding my gaze and I could see the sheer joy in his eyes unlike three others who looked shocked to their bones."King Hector," I said in acknowledgement and he finally let go of me.The hall was silent as a graveyard and anyone who would pay particular attention would hear Emma and Norton's irregular heartbeat. They looked like they'd just seen a god fall from the sky.I was that god. Only thing was that I passed through the front door."I was just asking about you from the representative you sent," he gestured to Emma who was yet to recover from her shock. "How did you get here so fast?""Well, your child was kind enough to bring me in. I couldn't resist," I threw a look in Norton's direction and the child was shaking like a leaf on a stormy night. He couldn't contain himself. He was starting to sweat on such
Liam's POV"What do you mean by that?""The Beta families suffered an unfortunate fate! It is a sensitive topic-- how dare you bring it up so casually!""Unfortunate fate?" I repeated the word and glared at the woman who had said that, ''how disgraceful!''She flinched at my gaze but refused to back down. Her eyes were bloodlust and I saw through her boiling anger-- thanks to the file of course. She had lost a dear friend too but the case was swept under the rug for very obvious reasons that were oblivious to them."We will not allow you to speak about our dead-""What investigation was carried out?" I asked them. "Were the perpetrators even brought to justice? You tell me you honour your dead yet you all failed to produce the killer.""Your visit here is about my son," Alpha Hector chipped in. "I have promised to scold him so refrain from-""I have evidence," I took out the papers from my robe. "Evidence that Norton is behind what you termed an 'unfortunate event'.""Such wild accusa
Liam's POVWe arrived with my beast in no time. Even the guards by the border didn't see us when we passed. They only felt the gush of wind and I saw how they all panicked, calling for backup immediately and some chasing after us. They alerted the Castle through the mindlink and once we arrived, I heard the footsteps of a hundred men, rushing to protect the land.I set Aurelia on her feet who clutched my hand like she would lose balance. She smiled up at me and despite the fear on her face, she had been thrilled by the ride. Her heart was beating loudly and I placed my hand on her stomach, hoping that wasn't too rough on our child."We're fine," she said, putting her hand over mine."We have you surrounded!" Andre yelled and stepped forward. "Surrender now or-" his words disappeared when he came a little closer and he recognized who was before him. His eyes moved between Aurelia and I with tears in his eyes.I saw the burden lift up on his shoulders and he turned to the others, "Someo
Liam's POV"You gave them twenty four hours?" Andre repeated."That's 16 hours left," I pointed out. I had spent a great deal of time with Aurelia, exploring her body like it would be the last and enjoying our mate bond. The minute I stepped into the room filled with my commanders, everyone could smell the mate mark on me.Their faces lifted up and they were all in high spirits. They couldn't wait to get the war over and done with so they could hold a feast and celebrate that their king had finally been mated."We should ready the warriors soon," Commander Rhys said, staring at the map. "I'll lead my team to the southern part. We should have all four entrances blocked and have them surrounded. I have heard some pretty dark rumours about Norton.""Me too," Commander Denice replied absentmindedly with a hand stroking his chin. "The number of rogues he controls are," he trailed off. "If they all defend Red Valley, we may have a hard time penetrating.""But it's not impossible," Commander
Liam's POVMia closed the door behind her, leaving me and Aurelia in our bedroom. I didn’t think she would have still been awake. It was a shock to hear her giggling from the hallway with Hunter, Carlos and Mia.Now she was swinging her legs while she sat on our bed in a silky thin strap night dress that covered her knees."I have never wanted to make eunuchs out of my warriors so bad," she gasped at my words with a smile on her face. "Tell, my dear, am I wrong to think such things? You're practically naked.""I'm wearing something," she said in her defence."Yes. I see your point," I folded my arms and kept my gaze on her boobs. It took a while but when she understood that, she threw a hand over her breasts."It wasn't like that a few minutes ago" she looked away. "My body only ever malfunctions when you’re close by." she blushed."So you’re saying even when you're next to my grave, you're ready to-""Liam!" She covered her face. "My goodness!" she shook her head aggressively with a
Aurelia's POV"How serious is it?" I asked for the umpteenth time but every time I did, something strange happened."Should I braid your hair?" Mia asked with a cheerful smile- more like a forced one. "I learnt how to braid when you were away."Whenever I asked about the war, someone would change the subject. It was too obvious they were avoiding having to answer, especially when they answered with something completely unrelated."I know what you guys are doing," I leaned back on my pillows, staring at all three of them. "You don't have to do that. Just say you can't tell me or that it's confidential."They glanced at each other before Carlos spoke up, "Wouldn't it be strange to tell the future Queen that a war is happening in her own land and she can't be informed about it.""Really?" I rolled my eyes. "Yet, no one is telling me anything.""We don't want you to worry," Hunter said as he stood by the door with his arms folded and his eyes closed. He was probably paying attention to so