Amani and Maggie stood over Malakai's unconscious body, which lay on the floor, covered in the sheet Amani had hastily wrapped around him."You hit him with a lantern!?" Maggie exclaimed, her voice filled with shock and disbelief."He was going to take advantage of me!" Amani defended."You can't take advantage of your mate. It's your duty!" Maggie insisted."My duty?!" Amani grumbled, her voice dripping with annoyance. "I'm sorry, Maggie, but I'd like to think my place in this world is more than letting him pump into me whenever he's drunk and horny! Besides, I don't have a wolf, and he was not in his right frame of mind. He would have gone all animalistic on my body! He could have seriously hurt me."Maggie let out a long sigh, her resistance fading. "Well, I suppose you're right."Amani leaned down and gently placed her hand on Malakai's chest, anxiously checking to ensure he was still breathing. "Is he going to be alright?" she asked, her voice laced with concern."It's going to t
It was high noon when Malakai finally woke up in his chambers the next day. The ray of sunshine that gleamed through his window felt like shards of glass piercing his brain. He had indulged in more than his fair share of alcohol the previous evening and was now heavily paying the price for it.Aside from a very sweet yet familiar taste lingering on his lips, his body ached as if he had fought off a pack of wolves all at once, and his head felt like it would explode at any given moment. He desperately needed to shift so that he could rid himself of this hangover once and for all.As he made his way down the grand palace stairs of the East Wing, he caught sight of Archer waiting at the bottom, a mischievous smile playing on his face."What the hell are you smiling about?" Malakai demanded to know.Archer let out a hearty laugh. "You look like shit.""You know, if you weren't my best friend, I'd have to kill you for that comment." The Prince playfully grabbed Archer in a chokehold, and a
Amani was heading back to her chambers when she heard the Prince and his Beta turning down the same hall, their laughter roaring through the corridor. They were both shirtless, and their hair was drenched in sweat, indicating that they had just returned from a run. As they stopped in front of her, Malakai's smile quickly dissolved into a more serious expression."Hello, Amani," Malakai said softly."Good afternoon, Your Highness," Amani curtsied gracefully."You look absolutely beautiful today," the Prince complimented, as his gaze swept over her.Amani's cheeks flushed with a tinge of pink as she replied, "Thank you."Archer looked back and forth between the two with a silly grin on his face. Amani gave him a meaningful look, hoping that the young Beta would get the hint."Well, I think I'll go wash up now," Archer’s voice sliced through the awkward silence. He cast a playful glance at Malakai before he sauntered away."Sorry about him," the Prince said, flashing a lighthearted smile
Steph stormed around the palace, her anger consuming her. She had witnessed the entire exchange between the Prince and Amani, and it had pushed her to the brink of madness. The Prince never once looked at her the way he looked at Amani, nor did he ever ask her out on any romantic boat rides.All the Prince ever did was take Steph's body in the secrecy of his chambers, followed by his cold dismissal. She had poured her heart and soul into winning the Prince's love, but she began to believe that he was incapable of feeling anything at all. That is, until Amani came into the picture.The mere mention of Amani's name ignited an intense hatred within Steph. She knew that the Prince was bound to Amani by the mate bond, but how could he possibly desire her? She knew that the Prince was bound to Amani by the mate bond, but how could he possibly desire her? Perhaps, if Amani didn't bear those scars, she could be considered beautiful. Steph clenched her fists, seething at the fact that even tha
After their boat ride, Malakai gallantly escorted Amani back to her chambers. He tenderly kissed her hand and bid her a sweet goodnight. "I had a wonderful time with you tonight, Amani," he expressed.Amani blushed, her voice filled with a mix of formality and affection. "And I, too, Your Highness... I mean... Malakai. Would you care to join me inside?"Malakai raised an intrigued eyebrow, surprised by Amani's bold suggestion at such a late hour.Amani chuckled softly, shaking her head. "No, I mean... there's something I'd like to show you, something I made for you."Curiosity danced in Malakai's eyes as he furrowed his brow and smiled. "You've made something for me?"Amani beamed, nodding eagerly. She led Malakai into her chambers, the air thick with anticipation. Gracefully, she removed her cloak and guided him towards her easel. With a flourish, She removed the sheet from the easel, casting a hopeful glance in Malakai's direction.Amani's heart pounded against her ribcage, threaten
Amani could sense Malakai's giddiness as she granted him permission to have her. She couldn't help but suppress a laugh at his childlike excitement, reminiscent of a little boy in a candy shop. However, the way he eagerly grabbed her and pulled her towards the center of the bed reminded her that he was no mere boy. He positioned himself on top of her, between her legs, and began planting kisses on every inch of her neck.His lips trailed down to the top of her chest, and Amani instinctively started untying the laces of her dress for him."I'm not waiting for that," Malakai impatiently declared. With a single swift tug, he ripped Amani's dress off completely, leaving her in nothing but her undergarments."I really liked that dress," she playfully remarked."I'll buy you a hundred more," Malakai promised, his lips finding their way to Amani's cleavage, his hands firmly embracing her breasts.Leaving a trail of licks and kisses down Amani's body, from her cleavage to her belly, Malakai m
When Amani woke the next morning, she found herself nestled in Malakai's arms, her head resting on his chest. As she stirred, she felt his fingers tracing the back of her shoulder, where her Alpha mark resided. Looking up, she met his gaze, their eyes locked in an intimate embrace."Good morning, beautiful," he greeted with a smile, his lips tenderly brushing against hers as his fingers continued their gentle exploration of her skin. When their lips finally parted, Amani kept her eyes closed, savoring the lingering taste of their kiss."Mmmm. I could definitely get used to those kisses," she murmured sweetly, her voice filled with contentment."You better," Malakai replied, smirking. However, his brow furrowed as he focused on Amani's Alpha mark, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes."What is it?" Amani asked, sensing his concern and wanting to know his thoughts."Your Alpha mark... it's larger than any I've seen before," he remarked, his gaze still fixed on the symbol."Hmm, perhaps it
Amani reluctantly got up from the bed, her body aching from the passionate encounters she had shared with Malakai. Sensing her discomfort, Penelope prepared a soothing bath infused with essential oils to ease Amani's sore muscles, until her Alpha blood could take over and hasten the healing process.As per Malakai's request, the servants swiftly moved Amani's belongings into his chambers. Just as Amani was gathering the last of her things, Maggie entered the room, her face beaming with excitement.Amani couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Don't give me that look," she said, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.Maggie's enthusiasm was hard to contain. "So, it's true! You and Kai are officially mating?" She exclaimed."Don't say it like that, Maggie," Amani quickly responded. "I'm simply going to be sharing his chambers.""Ah, that's what they call it these days, huh?" Maggie playfully winked at Amani. "I knew you'd eventually come around and give him a chance."Amani paused for a