Sebastian POVThe bond was tearing at me, begging me to mark her and claim her so that she could never leave. As I watched her dress, seeing how the gown tightened around her waist and pressed her breasts up.. it took everything in me not to do just that. I’ll admit, she is an alluring little creature. But I wouldn’t give in. Not after losing my first wife, Loralai.“How am I supposed to do anything in this?” Amara asked. I turned to look at her, an annoying expression on my face.“What is there to do? You will sit and learn what it is to be Queen.” I said.She scoffed as she turned towards me, Kleo quickly running behind her to finish her hair.“That’s it? I want to train. I’m a good fighter.. I want to continue that.” She narrowed her eyes at me in defiance.“Fight? Train? You’re going to be the Queen, Amara. You have no time for any of that. All you are to do is learn the Queen duties and bear my children. Anything else is pointless and a waste of time.” I said.“The hell I will.
Amara POVit was as if I’d gotten brave overnight. I didn’t want to be around him, I wanted peace. And anytime he’s near, I get the exact opposite.“You have no right to speak to me in such a way. I am your king.” He growled.“If I am to be your queen, you’re going to have to stop trying to control me. I can take it from my family, but not my mate.” I said, tears brimming in my eyes. He looked at me with a blank expression on his face.. then began to unbutton his black dress shirt. I hated to admit that his body was.. the most amazing thing I’d ever seen in my life. Goddess, Amara. What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you thinking like that right now? Stupid bond.“Take this and put it on, please.” He held his shirt out for me. I looked away from him, not even bothering to respond. He let out a heavy sigh and all of the sudden I was struck in the side of the head with his shirt as he tossed it.“Put it on.” He snapped. I leaned down and picked up the damned shirt.. it smelled
Amara POVAs I sat down at the table, I felt as if the life was being squeezed out of me by the gown. Corsets are out of style these days, but the gowns that are worn are tightly laced in the back, just like a corset would be. I will never understand why any woman would ever wear such a thing. Sebastian walked in and joined me, sitting at the end of the table, and I was next to him around the corner. It was silent for the longest time. Mainly because I couldn’t hold enough breath to speak. Though, I’m still embarrassed about the whole situation outside..As we were finishing up, Sebastian looked at me.“What’s wrong?” He asked, furrowing his brows slightly.“It’s hard to breathe.” I said, moving around to hopefully loosen the laces. He let out a sigh and stood up, then walked over to me.“Stand.” He said. I pushed back the chair slightly and stood up, just as he asked. Why does he want me to stand?I was surprised when he moved the chair and stood behind me.“I will tell Kleo not to
Amara POVSebastian and I didn’t talk very often for the rest of the week. We would have breakfast, lunch, and dinner together.. but aside from short conversations during those times, it was silent between us.One thing he did tell me was that tomorrow Victoria and Rolph would arrive with the rest of my belongings. But for now, I’d just have to get through with this wedding tonight. I stood before the mirror in my wedding gown, my anxieties through the roof.Before the night is over, we will be husband and wife.King and Queen.It was unsettling to think about. Because after the ceremony, we are to consummate our marriage. As much as I wish it was something I could escape, there is just no way. I looked at myself through the mirror. I wear a white gown that flows around me, leaving a trail of lace behind me on the floor. It has long sleeves that flares out around wrists, then drip down my dress like a waterfall.. it was corset like in the waist, with a Queen Anne neckline. The veil
Amara POVGoddess, he’s so close.. so close that the room around us disappears into oblivion. All I see is him, and all I feel is him. His hand wrapped tightly against mine, his other hand cupping my cheek. And then he kisses me.His lips are softer than anything l've ever known, soft like the sheets of our bed, soft like the silk wrapped around our hands. He tastes so sweet, as sweet as his scent is. My mind went blank as our lips danced around the others. And then he pulled away, his face completely void of all emotions. The room around us clapped and cheered happily, causing me to look in their direction. There are more people here than I originally thought. A few hundred at the least. My eyes skimmed over the people until they landed on my family. My Father and my brothers. They looked pleased to see that we’ve finally wed. My father most of all. “Now it is time to crown Amara as the Queen.” The elder said. He turned and grabbed a silver crown off of a stand nearby. It look
Amara POV“Thank you, Estra. This is just what I needed.” I said, letting out a breath before finishing the glass“I will leave you now. The king is to arrive soon.” She said. I nodded my head and watched as she walked out.I poured more wine into my cup and swallowed it in one mouthful. I waited for what felt like forever until the door opened. My eyes darted toward it just as Sebastian’s scent filled my nose.He looked at my hands where I held the wine bottle and a glass cup.I poured another glass and held it out to him.“Thank you.” He said, walking up and grabbing the glass.“You’re welcome.”I began to sweat nervously, my heart racing so fast I thought it might burst. I felt the urge to bite my nails but I resisted. The last thing I wanted was to be scolded.He took the bottle from me and poured him another glass, drinking it as he sat down the bottle.“Are you nervous?” He asked.“I am.” I said. He let out a sigh and sat down his glass, then turned to me. He walked in my dire
Amara POV“What we’re you thinking, Amara? You could be dead! I could’ve killed you!” He snapped as he paced around our chambers.“But you didn’t! I’m fine, and so it that servant.” I said as I crossed my arms and glared at him. Goddess, this man! He shook his head as he pointed at me. “Do you have a death wish or something? Do you really hate me that much that you’d jump in front of me when I’m like that? You’re lucky all I did was that.” He said as he pointed at my blood soaked gown.I furrowed my brows, “Hate you? You’re my mate, I could never hate you.” I said. Looking away from him in embarrassment.The room fell silent.I could never.. ever hate him. I don’t like him very much, but hate? No. Never in my wildest dreams.“Then why?” He asked. “Just because you go around all mad at night, killing servants, doesn’t mean I will sit back let you.” “Watch it, Amara.” He growled, his eyes flashing crimson.“Goddess, you’re just so awful! Can’t you just be grateful that I kept you fro
Amara POVHe did this for me? “How is your side?” Sebastian asked, rubbing the back of his neck with his hand.I looked down, my hand immediately feeling the scar through the gown.“It’s fine.” I said. I pinched the gown between my fingers, not really knowing what else to say.I didn’t want to make him feel bad for it.“May I see?” He asked, taking a few steps closer to me.“I.. yes, you may.” I spoke.He reached for my gown and I froze. He’ll have to lift it just to get a look. He kneeled down and took a deep breath, his hand raising my gown past my hips.I swallowed hard when his fingertips grazed the scar. Tingles spread from his touch making goosebumps rise on my skin. It is a sensual feeling.. having him touch me in such ways. It’s another thing I’ll never admit to him.. enjoying his touch.“I really am sorry.” He whispered. I almost couldn’t even hear him.“I know.” I whispered back. He grabbed my hip and I gasped, our eyes locking instantly. It felt like years that we stared