All Chapters of His Royal Mate: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“I know, but he cares little for me,” Gabrielle said. “He’s obsessed with you. He’ll not call for me tonight. Rather, he’ll want me ready to journey with you tomorrow.” She shook her head again. “I hate that Amadeus has done this to me. I’m just an ugly servant girl who everyone dismisses. You two, you and Halo, are so beautiful, so regal. You’ve always been a queen, Aria. I don’t deserve to be among you.” She kept wringing her hands.“No, you can’t say such a thing,” I told her. “You are beautiful, and I plan to have you in my court as soon as I am crowned. We’ll have you married to the finest of men. I promise. Your life will change.”“But Polonius would never allow it.” Her head dipped to her chest.“No, he won’t, but that won’t matter. I’ll be happy to have you with me.” I smiled at her and took her wringing hands into my own. “Go back now. Don’t get caught, and thank you for telling me about the truth spell.”“Of course,” Gabrielle said, finally smiling a little. “Always.” With t

“I don’t think he’ll hurt you because I believe he’s fallen in love with you,” I said truthfully. “He’s moved up the timeline because he’s jealous and knows that the more powerful you become, the more likely it is he’ll lose you.”Aria only stared at me, unable to deny it.After dinner I brought her to bed and slowly stripped away the camisole and panties she wore to bare her supple pale breasts to the cool night air. Her nipples were small and rosy, peaked with the cold and her arousal. I was hard and ready for her, but since our last love-making had been quick and furious, I wanted to make sure we fully enjoyed one another.I kissed her lips and neck, and she spread her legs for me so that I would fit better between them. I tasted her mouth as our tongues danced upon each other. My fingers threaded through her soft, silky auburn hair as I brought her naked body closer.“I could worship at your temple for all of eternity,” I said as I breathed in the light floral fragrance of her ski

“Why would I kill my wife?” he asked, feigning loyalty.“Why would you let her live after you’ve gotten what you wanted out of her?” I asked. “You need me to establish the crimson pitaya crops, but after they’ve been instated, I would no longer be of use to you. As your queen, I’m entitled to half of what you own by the laws of Tobran.” I stared Polonius in the eye. “We’ll see who our kingdom comes to love, who they will fight for, who they will protect in the end?” I raised my chin in defiance.“Or I can attack Navarrah City, as I am poised to do. You think you can outwit me? Outplay me?” He laughed.“And you don’t think that the armies of Navarrah City aren’t ready for your soldiers?” I challenged. “Do you really believe that the Obsidian Valley and Angeline Falls would sit by and allow your troops to simply destroy them as your ancestor did with Onyx Rah? I might dare to say that all the soldiers in Tobran who are not enlisted in your Crypt Claw army might also be at the ready, wai

“Fine. Of course,” Bastien backed away, and Sire looked at me with a disappointed scowl.“It’s not often that I get to talk to a man of my age about royal matters. I am finally a Royal Mage rather than some aging citizen of the Obsidian Valley with a son in law enforcement. I finally have an equal place to Bastien, and he’s giving me the time of day,” Sire said with a smoldering glare.Well, it was nice to see Sire’s vulnerable side. “Lex and Cheyenne are leaving for Brahman’s Peak tomorrow, and I need something that will help them free Amadeus. This is our only chance to get him out of Brahman’s Peak,” I implored.“Be careful who you tell about your mage abilities. They are unrefined and dangerous at the moment, and the fewer people who know about them, the better,” Sire chided, avoiding answering my question.“I will, but what of Amadeus?” I felt my face start to redden with frustration.“If I knew how to release him, he’d have been freed already,” was all Sire said. “Now, I’d like

“Oh, I trust her, too, most definitely,” he laughed. “I wouldn’t marry the woman if I didn’t.” Polonius had a strange glinting smile on his face that made me uncomfortable.“What are your plans for her?” I asked, unable to hold myself back from the question.“I, contrary to what you might believe, am a charismatic man. However, I’m elusive and distrusting by nature. I haven’t the presence I need to rule a band of nations. Aria, on the other hand, is an incredible woman. Already, she’s pulled at the hearts of the masses. I admire her strength and bravery, and what she did to activate her mage, all for the good of a people she didn’t even know. Perhaps some of it was to know herself, but who’s to fault her for that? I knew the moment I met her, she wasn’t a servant, I’m sure you did as well.” I wasn’t sure if Polonius was asking a question or stating a fact.“We’ve known each other since we were children,” I said.“And did you play with other the servants’ offspring?” Polonius asked.“N