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
It had been a long and exhausting day for Malakai. He had finally finished with all the heavy duties of the Royal Court in the late afternoon. Deep down, he wished he didn't have to attend any of them, but his father insisted that these experiences would shape him into a wise and capable ruler. To put his judgment to the test, the King would allow Malakai to make certain rulings. Malakai was always seeking his father’s approval, so the weight of such decisions would often make him anxious. However, no matter how well he performed, the King never gave him any praise or a reassuring pat on the back. Malakai couldn't read the man to save his life, but he clung to the hope that his father’s lack of words meant he agreed with his rulings and proposals.Following his court obligations, Malakai and his patrol were assigned the crucial task of securing the territory. Reports from the Border Patrol had alerted the king to the presence of rogues attempting to infiltrate their land. In their fo
Malakai woke up the next morning, fully aroused by the sensation of Amani's body pressed against his own. With selfless devotion, he pleasured her with his mouth, bringing her to climax before making love to her with gentle passion. Amani sensed that this was Malakai's way of apologizing for their heated argument the night before. She knew how much restraint he had to exercise in order to be this tender with her body.Yet, beneath the surface, she could sense the raw desire and tension in him, aching to take her vigorously as he had done the times before. And so, she encouraged him to give in to that longing. Like an untamed beast, he ravished her body until they simultaneously reached the pinnacle of pleasure. Afterwards, they lay intertwined, his head resting on her chest as she soothingly ran her fingers through his hair, basking in the afterglow of their intimate moment."I'm surprised you don't have a ton of young running around with that stamina of yours," Amani remarked, her t
Amani and Malakai enjoyed their breakfast together in the comfort of their chambers. Malakai was dressed in his regal attire, prepared for another long morning in court with his father. He exuded a captivating charm that Amani couldn't help but be drawn to. Her gaze lingered on him, and he couldn't help but smile, beaming under the warmth of her admiration."Can I go into the city and explore the markets with Maggie and Penelope today? I'd like to pick out some more paints and a few other supplies," Amani eagerly inquired."Absolutely not," Malakai immediately dismissed her request, his tone firm."What if we have a couple of guards accompany us?" Amani proposed, hoping to find a compromise."It's completely out of the question, Amani," he responded sternly. "It's not safe for you to roam outside these palace walls, especially without me. We will not discuss this matter any further."Sensing the sensitivity surrounding the topic, Amani chose not to push the issue. Gone were the days w