24. Like a Lady.

Rori.

After the conversation in my father's office, I left with Ben, leaving my father, Danny, and Adam to discuss security issues. My mother scurried off to no doubt make last-minute party plans with Casey and Dottie. Eoin disappeared off to warrior training. I knew Ben should be at training, but he hung back to fall into step with me. We walked in silence before Ben broke first, and he reached out and caught my hand. The warmth of the action instantly soothed my nerves.

"You okay?" he asked softly, concern in his features.

"Yes." I sighed slightly tired and wearily.

"Liar." he smirked, yanking me suddenly by the hand so I spun into his broad solid chest. I loved feeling small and safe in Ben's arms. Ben leant down slowly, his lips finding mine as he placed a searing yet soft kiss on them. He growled slightly as I responded eagerly, my own body hungry for my mates touch. He manoeuvred me slightly, so we were now tucked into one of the wide halls, slight alcoves that housed a marbl