“So, tell me, little minx,” he said, “Who is the man of the house?”
His fingers pushed her wet folds apart, teasing her as he continued his gentle rhythm. In and out he pumped his hips as his thumb played with her clit. Reyna could only moan in response. This side of Aluxious was new. The man was in control. While the beast loved to fuck rough and dirty, the man was talkative.
Oh, did he loved to tease? She whimpered when his hand suddenly left her womanhood. Reyna panted. That euphoria was so close to her reach. This was the second time he did this. He would tease her to the brink only to stop and start all over again. She clung to the polish rock, feeling completely at his mercy.
“I can keep this going all winter, princess.” He pulled out of her and turned her around so she faced him.
Aluxious looked wild with his canines peeking under his firm lips. Claws digging in her sides, not deep enough to draw blood. He sat her on the rock, her body tremblin
Aluxious rolled the broken arrowhead between his thumb and index finger. His brows almost touched with a permanent frown on his face. He sniffed the poisoned tip that now contained his dried blood. It was the pattern of the handmade arrowhead that drew his attention. That design so intricate, it stroke a sense of nostalgia. He couldn’t put his finger on that particular memory. He had seen it before. The elegant petals of the flower he didn’t know the name of stood out like an emblem. He spun the arrowhead again and leaned against the tree he was perched on. In the distance, Reyna rolled on the animal fur spread on the snow bed. Her body tremored slightly. She curled further, hugging her knees to her chest. Her emotions were in turmoil when she wasn’t asleep. Did I take her choice away? Aluxious ground his jaws. Stubborn female. She thought only about him, but not her. Even now he could feel her hunger gnawing at her insides. She refus
Reyna flinched when Lionel's scream tore through the dark forest. She sharpened her blade after washing away the traces of blood and death. Water sloshed around. The chillness drew a shiver from her. Her plan had worked earlier. Her incorporeal form had taken down the assassins and the vampires. Aluxious had stayed put with her mortal body with a mixture of concern and pride. When she slipped back into her body, he had kissed her. Reyna touched her lips remembering the hot touch of his mouth. The kiss was so gentle yet scorching. If it wasn't for Lionel's painful groan she'd have enjoyed it a bit longer. Aluxious settled to torture the once badass vampire for information. However, she knew the Lycan King wouldn't find anything. Because Lionel knew nothing. She took a sip of his blood before returning to her body earlier. She didn't bother to say that to Aluxious because, then he'd know her little secret. An exhausted sigh slipped out as she settled in
The heaviness in her heart grew as Selene drew closer. Aluxious strode to the border, his excitement washed over their mate bond.When they approached the border Aluxious howled, his beast surfacing for a moment. Reyna watched as the man and the beast ran in the circle as he howled. He stood at the edge of the cliff and rose to his full height. The howl ripped out of his chest this time was a call to his kith and kin. The joy radiated off of him. She was sure his people would have heard his call.It's time. Sorrow settled in her heart. Unfortunately for her, their journey must end here. When he turned to face her, she pasted a smile on her face. With a happy nod, he began the trek down.Tears filled her eyes as she watched his back. Don't look back. Don't look back. Don't--He turned. Reyna's back stiffened as his brows knotted. "Why are you just standing there?" Aluxious cocked his head to the side. "We can reach the town before the sun goes down."
Aluxious threw a concerned look at his mate, who insisted on walking by his side despite his demand to carry her. He slowed his pace, but she marched forward with an enthusiasm he felt inside. At least they found something to eat first. On the way, they found a herd of wild buffaloes. He made sure to cook it well with the herbs so she could eat. Reyna slipped over a log, but steadied herself before he reached out. "Let me carry you," he insisted again. "I like walking." She did not slow down. Her wandering eyes took in their surroundings and the broad smile on her face told him she loved his kingdom. "Your kingdom is full of life. And it is bright. So bright," she said in a dreamy voice that warmed his heart. "It's our kingdom," he corrected her and watched her expression brighten further. It surprised him that she appeared normal and showed no signs of distress. That morning he woke to a soft tickling sensation to see her covered in feathers.
Aluxious couldn't take his eyes off the confident little warrior marching toward his castle. If he thought it was her kindness that drew him toward her, now he knew she packed a lot of surprises. His fierce vampire princess knew no fear. A smile breached his lips, surprising him. He didn't remember the last time he smiled. Her once elegant gown was now tattered and drenched in blood. But that didn't lessen her appeal. Freya's face surfaced in his mind and an invisible weight settled in his heart. They can't avoid the meeting. He didn't want to see the pain he caused her, but the pain was inevitable. With a clench of his jaw, he fell in stride with Reyna. "Reyna, I..." "I understand," she said before he finished the sentence. "Just...just don't let us down, okay?" Aluxious sighed. "I won't." Reyna nodded and threaded her fingers with him. He smiled, some of his tension leaving him. The castle came into view and he tensed again.
Reyna rested her head over the edge of the bathtub and closed her eyes. Her thought horses took off at full speed as she soaked her aching limbs in warm water. The fragrance essential oil drifted to her nose. It calmed and relaxed her nerves. It was different from the oils she used before, but she liked this one. That morning Aluxious arranged her a bath before heading out. Hayden guarded the door. She opened her eyes and stared at the wall opposite her. Outside the bathing chamber, the maids worked to clean every inch of the bedroom. Last night she didn't notice much due to the months of exhaustion and the need for sleep. When she woke this morning, she couldn't ignore the distinct smell of the other female inside the room. When she ordered for deep cleaning, the maids threw her varied looks. Reyna couldn't blame them. They expected Freya to become their queen. Instead, they got a vampire, their mortal enemy as their King's mate. Two of them stared a
"Aluxious, I want to talk to you." Freya stopped him when he was about to exit the dining hall. He was still smiling as he stole looks at his charming mate. His little fireball surprised everyone at every turn. His features turned to stone when he turned to address Freya. He had a soft spot for her. Because she wasn't only his friend, but he grew to like her more than that with time. But things have changed and he now had a mate. When Freya walked to greet him that morning he too greeted her. He was being polite and careful not to hurt her any more than he did already, but she pushed the boundaries too far when she took the chair beside him that morning. He allowed it before because he promised a mating. He was at fault. But that didn't mean he would let his mate down. Reyna didn't deserve that. While the need to do the right thing for both females tore him, he was also an alpha first. Freya not only broke the rules, but also refused to leave the seat
Reyna lounged in the open balcony of the bedchamber. With her mate's third-in-command watching over her, no one dared approach her. She gazed into the distance admiring the setting sun. The skies of Selene held a golden tinge that in the evening. The floating clouds simmered creating a magical moment. Her mate left her earlier to handle a few things. She cradled her stomach as she leaned on the couch. Danger surrounded her. Unlike her kingdom, she didn't know the demons lurking around. That made her nervous jittery. A familiar sensation tugged at her heart. She knew immediately her mother was trying to reach her. Relief flooded her knowing her mother still breathed. She closed her eyes and regulated her breathing as she reached out to the invisible string pulling at her. Her conscious spiraled the moment she touched the string. The next time she opened her eyes was to see her mother waiting at the riverbank. This time the sun shone brightly at