Mia stood at the entrance of the palace with her heart racing at the return of her mate, Alpha king Xavier Ainsworth. She had heard the carriage not very long and then caught the faint scent of the alpha king in the palace estate and she immediately abandoned her studies at the in-built office and raced out to see him.
It’s been three moons since he left with Edward for the kingdom of Klean and it felt almost like three decades. He had put her in charge of his affairs and so she acted in his place for three moons.
Robb Ainsworth and Alpha Koz Lupe had been by her side, just as the alpha King instructed. They aided her and were close counsel and with their help; she ruled effectively just as Xavier would.
How does one survive three months, ruling without their mates by their side? She barely did. Yes, outside she carried out the task and responsibilities placed before her, but on the inside, she was crumbling and barely holding on.
She knew why he had to leave. Xavier felt the need to strengthen the peace they had kept in the last four summers with their neighbouring kingdom.
In the last four summers, the king of Klean, Ferdinand Ono, and his son, prince Simone Ono, had visited Wahala twice and Xavier had never gone to pay a visit. He had always sent Edward or the elders. And so after so long of everyone else but him going, he took the step. He believed the war drew closer with every day, even though no sign of it had shown since in the last four summers. Still, she believed his words about the war and the need to keep friends closer. She had gone to the kingdom of Jade a few months ago. The Queen, Luna Gail, had requested her presence at her birthday feast, and Xavier told her to go. But that only took a month.
This wasn’t a month, this was three, and she would have been a wreck if Edward hadn’t found a way to bring them closer magically. He called it a wander-walk, and it lasted a few hours every week. He also did the same to keep him and his mate, princess Kailani closer in their absence. All they needed was a body of water and he would cast a spell so that, although many miles apart, they would see and speak to each other.
The better Edward’s magic got, the easier life became. Unfortunately, wander-walking only could happen around water in a particular place and so after the king and Edward left the kingdom of Klean, they could no longer communicate.
It was difficult to not see Xavier for one month or touch him for three, but it was the sacrifice for royalty and she counted it as worth it.
She went to bed most nights, craving him and looking forward to his return. It was the one thing that kept her going. Knowing that soon her mate and lover would be back in her arms made her smile and prepare herself.
Xavier sent words ahead two weeks ago, informing her of where they were in the kingdom, which was Kame. She immediately did her calculations and found out that he would be here today, so she did the countdown to this moment.
The King’s guard moved to the door of the carriage and opened it up and in the next seconds, Xavier stepped out in a black robe that swept down to the floor. His hair was in a neat bun and his beard looked unkempt. But then again, he was journeying, and it wasn’t the time to be looking the best.
His looks didn’t bother Mia. She was glad he was home.
The elders were also present to receive and welcome the king and his brother since, just like her, they also knew the day of his return. They approached the king, who stood his ground as his chariot rode away after dropping both him and the crowned prince.
“King Xavier, you’re welcome back!” alpha Chado said and the alphas with him bowed their heads in obeisance.
King Xavier acknowledged them, and they lifted their head. “Thank you for welcoming us,” he answered.
“You’re welcome, Alpha King,” he answered, but the king’s eyes travelled from them, wandering as if looking for something, someone.
His eyes finally came to land on Mia and a spark of excitement showed itself over his eyes. A smile came onto his face that very moment and though his council spoke to him, he paid no mind as he walked past them and towards Mia.
He climbed up the stairs, and every step he took made her heart skip its beat. She didn’t know if she would ever have the heart to let him leave without wanting to come with him again.
He took the last three steps that led to her at this point. Her heart was racing and he could hear it.
She didn’t care.
“Hay.” he smiled at her.
“Hay!” she responded, her smile coming on.
“How are you, my queen?”
“I’m alright my king, just missing you.” She revealed, “how was your mission to the kingdom of Klean?” she asked, wanting or knowing the turnout of the reason she was left alone for weeks.
He smiled and dropped to his knees, which made her a little surprised and curious about what he intended to do.
He reached into the inside of his robe and pulled out a green and golden short rope and held it out to her.
She stared at him, not knowing if she ought to take it. So she kept her hands to herself.
“No, you take it,” he whispered to her.
“Oh,” she said and took it from his hand and stared at it in confusion.
“You also need to ask me to rise and explain what the ribbons are,” he whispered to her again, and it took a lot of strength to not crack up and laugh aloud.
“Okay! You may rise, my king,” she said, and he rose to his feet with the silly smile on his face that she had missed for so long. “What are these ribbons for?”
“It’s nice of you to ask, my queen. These ribbons are a sign from the king of Klean that he would always stand beside us. The green signifies his agreement and the gold, his readiness.”
“Oh wow, you’ve done so well, my king.” she reached out and stroked his face and he pulled her closer so her body pressed against him like she belonged to him. She did. She didn’t complain about it.
“How have you been?”
“Miserable without you.”
“As it should be.” he grinned and took her lips between his.
She pulled away, “And you?”
“You do not have to ask, my love, as you can see. I am a mess.”
She smiled, “I like the sound of that.” and closed the space between them.
The people were already used to them and their show of affection, especially when they had missed each other for so long. They showed it everywhere, damming what anyone had to say about it. Most of the time they took their love show to the chambers, but sometimes the feeling would take over and they would give into it and let it ride them out.
“Can you wait until you get inside? I do not want Kailani asking why our love life isn’t like yours.” Edward hiss out and they pulled away from the Kiss.
Mia hid her fave on Xavier’s chest as her cheeks burnt in embarrassment.
“Kailani is a sweet and contented maiden. Perhaps you are not doing it right to have her complain.” Xavier shot at him.
“What would you know?”
“I know Mia has never had that complaint.” Came his witty reply.
Mia pulled away from Xavier, having gotten control over the embarrassment she felt earlier.
“Welcome home, Edward,” she hugged him tightly, adding, “princess Kailani had locked herself in the kitchen with the cooks, not wanting to come out. She said something about needing to make you your favourite meal.” as she pulled away.
“That’s the first. Kailani is a terrible cook,” he mumbled to himself.
“She hears that,” Kailani said, and they turned around to find the princess in a colourful long dress and an apron covering her front side.
“Kailani!” he called out and stepped up towards her, taking her into his arms and kissing her passionately.
Xavier snaked his arms around Mia’s side and pulled her closer to him. “Now who’s creating a scene?” he asked, and the couple pulled away from their passionate kiss.
Edward ignored Xavier’s questions and stroked Kailani’s face, and she leaned against him.
“I made you something,” Kailani said and took Edward’s hand and led him into the palace.
Mia turned to Xavier, her eyes wide. “I didn’t make you anything.”
“It’s fine, it’s not food I want to eat.” he reached out and struck her on the butt hidden in the robe, making her gasp.
“Come with me, then?” She beckoned, and he fell in mind with her.
Because of the stress of the day, they didn’t always get to enjoy each other in bed when the day. They were either too tired to do a thing or not in the mood. Yes, they had been times since they had both fallen asleep while making love. Xavier woke up first and continued from where they left off.
Because of this, they did their best to always get as much attention as they could from each other, the little chance they got. They had taken advantage of the little time and breaks they had to be together. In the throne room, when they had a brief break. Xavier would tell the guards to stand outside and make Mia ride him and when she wasn’t in the throne room, he’d find her in her study or office and take her there. These places weren’t the best, but the best places weren’t giving them what they needed. They needed each other and were willing to pause a few things just to see it done. Edward had walked in on them a few times in the study and at her office. That had limited him from wanting to come in and visit the study and office because he told them the image of Xavier’s bare bottom haunted him.
Mia offered an apology to Edward, and he understood her. He told them to limit their intimate space to the study and king’s court and keep it out of the throne room for the sake of peace and sanity.
Xavier did not want to agree to it, but Mia agreed before he could speak. They had tried to keep the throne room as sacred as Edward begged them to. Most times they failed, though, but it was the thought that counted.
The king loved his wife and never failed to show it...
Xavier lay in bed, and a long yawn left his mouth. He placed his hand to his mouth, and he muffled the sound of the moan. He didn’t want to wake Mia, who lay beside him, sleeping soundly. She looked like she needed the sleep, perhaps even more than he did. He plumped himself onto his elbow to have a look at her, at his wife and the owner of his heart.She loved him.It felt surreal and everyday he had to remind himself that she had loved him for five summers, but it was true, and he felt like the luckiest person alive. He moved the few strands of hair on her face away. He stared at her in pure adoration while she slept soundly, her breath light and her heartbeat steady. He couldn’t help admiring her. Her beauty increased with every passing day. He didn’t think he would survive three months without her, and he didn’t want to do it again. That’s what he told her while they made love earlier, that he would take her along next time. Perhaps she thought he was joking, but he wasn’t.His
“So you’re marrying Mia again after being married for five summers just because you saw a proposal in the kingdom of Klean?” Edward asked with a furrowed brow. Xavier had barged into Edward’s chambers while he was reading to announce to him his plans on remarrying the Queen.Edward was a bit surprised by the intrusion, as well as the announcement.Edward told him to tread with caution whenever he came to his chambers, as he was already married, but Xavier had ignored his warnings many times.This time, however, he demanded a bit of respect and privacy, and he was furious at Xavier’s intrusion. He had been married for over two summers and had his mate for four, but Xavier seemed to have ignored that. His chamber deserved as much respect as Xavier’s did and wished he would understand.Xavier apologised for the first time but told him he knew his mate, Kailani, wasn’t in the room with him. He told him he had seen her already headed out of the Palace before he came in to deliver his good
“Are you going to wear that?” Xavier asked, with his eyes already scanning over Mia’s dress. It was a fitted emerald gown that held all her curves and showcase her natural asset.“Yeah, you chose it. You don’t like it anymore?”“I love it, which is the problem.” His eyes scanned her from head to toe and then stopped over her exposed cleavage. Lust flashed over his eyes, and he bit his button lips and dragged his gaze away.“To give the announcement to my father at dinner, I need to have a focused head. With you dressed so seductively, I fear I might not keep a clear head. This isn’t your fault. You just have a very gorgeous body and your curves kill me every time,” he explained, placing his head against the wardrobe door. The feast tonight was a small one. Xavier intended to reveal his intent to remarry his wife, his father, and the elders at the feast. The marriage ceremony was two weeks away and informing these rulers and his father would make the process go faster and well. It’s a
The wind blew over Mia’s face and her paws dug into the ground as she sprinted through the woods. The dry leaves on the ground made a shrieking sound as her paws threaded on them. Blood coursed through her veins, and her heart hammered loudly. She felt alive more than ever. She and the king had detached themselves from the pack of wolves that had shifted and raced into the woods after howling and hunting together. She was much aware of her environment. She had run through these paths after shifting in the last few summers along with her mate, king Xavier. Just like those other times, he was racing beside her and every time with him felt like the first time to her. Excitement rushed through her and she could hear his sprinting heartbeat and it matched hers as they raced toward the much quieter and desolate part of the woods. She was almost at the first part of the segregated point of the woods when Xavier bumped into her and she slowed down, knowing what was about to take place. S
“You’ve been awfully quiet.” Xavier pointed out as he stopped writing on his scroll and set the feathered ink on the table next to it. He looked up with eyes of curiosity at Mia, who had been staring at him without uttering a word.She jerked back and her eyes met his worried ones. Sighing, she shook her head. “It’s nothing.”Perhaps if he hadn’t seen the lost look in her eyes, he would have believed her, but these were the looks she had worn at distinct times in the past. “We’ve been married five summers. I can tell that this isn’t nothing.”He knew her better than anyone at this point. “I’m just thinking.”He rose and moved toward the bed, stopping when he was at the foot of it. “About the wedding or something else?” he raised a brow.She wonders if telling him about the prophecy Julia gave her would be a good idea. At first, she thought it was a parable, but after thinking through everything, she had reasons to believe it was more of prophecy. This too threw her into further confus
Xavier brushed his hand over his long golden coat, which he wore on his white long sleeve tucked into his black trousers, which he had underneath the coat. He stared at himself one more time in the mirror. He wanted to look perfect today because he knew his queen would want that. She also always looks perfect, and he wanted to match her energy. He had to stay in another room last night. It was Mia’s previous chamber from five summers ago. She insisted he moved out so the dressmaker, hair and make-up artist could do their things freely. He didn’t have to be told twice before picking out his things for today. When he asked if he could place the guards around her door for protection, she laughed and told him she was Luna and could protect herself. She told him the kingdom was safer than ever and that everything would go well and he needed not to worry. He kissed her lips lovingly before leaving the room. He had looked forward to today. His wedding day. He didn’t think he could be happi
Edward sat on one stair that let up the throne sit, while Xavier paced around the throne room aimlessly. His body shook violently, and he tried to control and calm himself physically. He didn’t dare attempt to interfere with the war taking place in his head. That was worse.The ceremony ended as soon as Lord Jobe uttered those four nerve-racking words. Xavier left the temple and rode back home as fast as he could. His heart skipped with the thought of his queen being gone, and with every minute that passed, it increased. The first place he visited was Mia’s room, which looked untouched from what he saw. However, her golden wedding dress lay on the floor. It had been ripped to shreds and her golden jewellery lay on the floor as well. Along with her marital bracelet and her engagement ring.According to Jobe, there was no sign of forced entry or struggle, and the bride makers looked as clueless as he did on where she had gone to. They had taken their leave after finishing their job of
Two weeks laterXavier hadn’t had over three hours of sleep in the last week. His mind had been on his wife and Queen who had run away. After discovering the letter, Xavier dispatched his men all over the kingdom in search of her. He hoped to find her despite her words in the letter, telling him what she wanted. Her letter detailed her leaving to find happiness, but Xavier didn’t want to believe it.The king’s men returned, but neither of the seven troops found the queen.At first, he wanted to tell himself she just needed the time and space and would return in her own time, but the more days passed, the more he realise she might never return. This didn’t help.Did she hope to disappear without him? Maybe she wasn’t as in love with him as he thought she was.Then why did she spend four extra summers with him?If she didn’t want any of this, why didn’t she leave after their agreement ended? She stayed because she was happy with him. After all, she loved him.Any other explanation made