All Chapters of His Desire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

~KivaIt’s a clear, beautiful night tonight.The moon is full, shining its milky light over the snow lying peacefully over the lawn. I could stare down at the sight of it for all eternity I’ve decided, leaning my cheek against the cold window sill.A figure shifts distantly, right at the edge of the forest.I straighten, squinting my eyes through the darkness.It’s impossible to decipher who it is, but deep down, I know I’m looking at my mate.Scrambling up, I throw a coat over my shoulders, shove some boots on my feet and lace them up as quickly as my numb fingers allow before I consider how I’m going to get down to him.Ark is outside my door…I could scale down the trellis below my window, but it’s high off the ground, caked with ice and laced with sharp brambles.But what choice do I have?Gritting my teeth, I flip the latch and slide the window up as silently as possible, wincing at the cool blast of icy winter air as it hits my face.Of all Territories my ancient relatives deci

(Previously His Desire)~KivaSomething feels different about tonight.I feel like causing trouble.As usual, Ark is on guard tonight outside my door. It’s as if I can feel his physical presence, and no matter how much I toss and turn I can’t get him out of my head.I shove a pillow over my face, groaning. This has to be because of Ark’s torturous rule that I can’t touch myself.It’s not like I think we will have sex…I just want to talk, to have him entertain me for an hour or so.Biting my lower lip, I look around my room for a way to innocently get his attention. It needs to be enough that he will come into my room without asking my permission.Gently, I press my bare feet to the floor and stand, making my way to my dresser.“You’re going to regret this, Kiva,” I murmur to myself as I sift through my drawer for my prettiest night dress.Quietly, I change into a blush pink one. I doubt the colour will impress him much, but it’s faintly sheer nature might.And then, after drawing in a

~KivaHe’s my mate.I know what that means. And yet in this moment, that reality feels miles away.How could I think of anything other than Ark’s lips pressed against mine, the way his strong body presses me toward the bed?I want him so badly it hurts, and knowing who he really is, who he is truly aligned with only makes this more exhilarating.I’ve been desperate for him for weeks. And finally, he's giving me a piece of himself.With his hands on my hips, he twists me around, pushing me away gently. I stumble back a few steps, watching him sit casually on the bed facing me.My fingers brush against my lips, where his once were. By the raw, burning desire in his eyes, I know he isn't done with me yet.“What are you going to do to me?” I ask breathlessly.My entire body hums with excitement. It tugs at my patience, leaving me to consider whether I should jump on him right now and get to what he and I are both desperate for. I don't want to rush this though. I want to enjoy everything

~KivaI stare down at my feet, leaning against the frozen tree trunk.I don’t even know if my mate is going to show tonight. There’s no way for me to contact him without revealing what I know, so for the last few nights I’ve stood wistfully out at our usual meeting spot, hoping he may venture out.And sure enough, after five nights, he appears through the trees, advancing on me.I straighten.This is Ark. It has to be."You're here..." I say, heart thundering in my chest. I see Ark everyday, but seeing him with a hood and mask concealing his face, aligned with a group who want me dead is terrifying.He nods, folding his arms over his chest.“You need to take your hood off. I need to see your face," I command.He shakes his head once, like I suspected I would.If he's bothered to dress up in all this shadowy attire, when we both know what is behind the hood, he's not going to take it off now.But why? I look around and cannot see anyone nearby who may be watching on, but perhaps I'm ju

~KivaLeaning my head back, I let out a long, slow breath.It has been an awfully long day of following Caspian around while he shows off the manor and tells me all about the history of it. It's been a nice distraction, especially with Ark being told to keep away.When he isn't there it's easier not to be reminded that he's my mate and I'm going to marry another man.Sinking a little deeper into the bath, I let the hot water soothe my concerns.Caspian and I have agreed to wed in a few weeks. It's sooner than I would like, but the less time I have to overthink this all, the better.A firm knock sounds as the door, quickly followed by it opening.I don't even bother to turn and look through the gap in the bathroom door. I already figure it's Ark. Caspian wouldn't dare come into my room without waiting for me to open it.“Kiva?” Ark calls out, sounding tense as he scans my room, realising I'm not in there.“I’m in the bath," I call out, drawing my hands through the bubbles. I knew he wo