Mating Seclusion

Rufus watched Everleigh sleep beside him, her long golden copper hair spread across his pillow as he had imagined it a dozen times. She was lying on her side, her back to him, the sheet bunched below her perfect little ass. He silently chuckled. She wanted to explore her sexuality. During their mating seclusion, he had given her a few preliminary lessons. But he had let her off easy.

He remembered the day she came into his castle. Reserved, cold, but stunning. His heartbeat slammed into his chest. She was so beautiful that his heart squeezed. He had never met anyone like her. He never would again; it’s their nature.

He wasn't good with her. He cheated on her numerous times. He stared down at his mate. He took advantage of her, but she refused to let go. She withstood everything he hurled at her. Then she vanished. It was too late for him; he recognized he couldn't avoid their inherent need for a mate.

Richard Griswold and Rujan repeatedly told him that he was a fool. He lost his gem