POV Samatha I wake up covered in blood. My head is pounding. I hear arguing. “Where is she? I’m in charge of her while the king is away. Why was I not informed?” He walks up to my cell and I recognize the voice as Eli’s. “Open the door now!” He orders. The guard opens the door and Eli looks me over. “Oh shit, he’s going to have my head. You want is your name?” “Aiden.” “Aiden, I want you to use the back entrance to the dungeon. Tell know one about this. You will get a doctor and tell him to bring medical supplies for a large wound. If you fail, the king will have both are heads when he gets back. Do you understand Aiden?” “But Sabastian said the king only wants his betrothed.” “Aiden, do you have a mate?” “Yes, sir, and three kids.” “Now, if someone tried to kill your mate, how would you feel about that?” “I would kill them and everyone that was related to them.” “Exactly. This is the king’s fated mate. Heads are going to roll wh
Chapter 28 POV Samatha I find the fountain pictures put away in a drawer. Probably by Kat or Amanda at some point. I find a fountain that is almost identical to the one back home with cupid and his bow and give it to Theo. “A symbol of romantic love. Why am I not surprised? This weekend it will deliver and set it up. I will be heading out-of-town Friday to take care of a few things. I’ll be back on Sunday. Promises me, Sam, you won’t go near the palace until I’m back. I want us to see it together for the first time.” “Ya, sure.” “Samatha, I know you're big on the romance and love. Look at me and promise me you won’t go near the palace while I’m away.” “Okay sugar bean.” “Seriously, Sam!” “Fine!” I say and stomp off towards the bathroom to run the bath. I add a few scent oils, then crawl in. An hour later, Theo peeks in. “You going to build a home and live in there?” “Maybe” I smile. The water is cold when I finally crawl out of the bath. I’m just lost in thou
“Sebastian” Pov Samatha Theo wakes me up early. He wants to take our wolves for a run. We let them run about 30 minutes until Gabriel gets tired. Gabriel is over the moon. I’m just glad to have her back even if it’s going to take some time before she’s back to 100%. We get changed and head to the castle. Theo orders breakfast at his office and we hang out and eat together while he’s working. Around lunch time I ask him where the ladies’ room is. I get a little lost finding it and run into Sebastian. I say a friendly hello to him and he instantly becomes vulgar towards me. “Does Theo think he’s too good for us? He dosen’t stay in the castle anymore? He prefers to shack up with you instead of getting his royal duties done?” Sebastian Snaps. “Theo goes to work every day.” I tell him. “Not really the same as living and breathing here 24/7 is it?” “That’s really between you and Theo. This has nothing to do with me!” "It has everything to do wit
Chapter 26 POV Samatha I wake up the next morning snuggled into Theo. He’s so warm. He still smells like mint taffy. Is he over indulging during the day in mint taffy? So the scent seeps out of his pours all night? Maybe he’s hiding them under his pillow. I take a chance and take a big lick of his arm. Yup, taste like mint taffy, kinda tasty. I lick him again. “What on earth are you doing, Sam? Are you getting ready to eat me?” “You smell like mint taffy. I wanted to see if you tasted like it, too.” “Do I?” “You do, mind If I take another lick?” “Okay, sure.” “I lick his arm. Yum, so tasty. Then his cheek and chest. It’s like a party in my mouth. I kiss and lick his belly. Before I realize it, I’m going further down.” Theo stops me. ”If you go any further, I can’t be held responsible for my actions.” It’s then that my brain clues into what I’m doing. I’m sexually teasing Theo without realizing it. I stop myself and snuggle into him
POV Samatha This is the first day I felt Gabriel since we left the hospital a few days ago. “Morning Sam,” Gabriel mumbles. “Gabriel!” I yell out loud and wake up Theo. “ I’m so glad you’re okay. I missed you.” Just as I’m about to crawl out of bed. Theo pulls me back in to his arms and peppers me with soft kisses. The sensations from the kisses are electrifying, almost erotic. Theos enjoying a taking advantage of me now that he is staying with me. They moved my personal things into the King’s cabin while I was at the hospital. Theo was so upset about me being unconscious for a week he has barely left my side. Today is the first day he plans ongoing back to work. He keeps talking about heading away on a vacation. I’m just not ready yet. Theo keeps threatening to mark me in my sleep. He says he can’t bear the idea of almost losing me again. Theo made me promise that if I get hurt, and it’s life and death, I will be okay with him marking me to save my life. He sta
POV Samatha It’s my sister Isabel’s 17th birthday today. I ask the front desk for a phone to call my sister. They give me one and tell me to keep it. I’ve never had a cell phone before. Never mind a fancy apple iPhone. I bring it back to the cottage and Amanda gives me the rundown on how to use it. I remember the house phone number off by heart. It’s been about 6 months since my parents kicked me out. The memories start to fill my brain. The lies Kyle told my family, believing Kyle over me. Lily answers, all excited. “Sam? It’s so good to hear your voice? We miss you! Mom and dad won’t let us near the pack house to see you. Just give me a second. I’ll write down your number and get Isabel”. A few minutes later. “Sam! Is it really you? I’ve missed you soooo much!! It’s so great to hear your voice! I can’t wait to be 18 so I can come see you when I want. It’s hard to believe our parents believe that asshole over you. I even told them I was there! I changed my mind and ca