"I knew it" she giggled. "I knew that you were the king's mate. The signs were pretty obvious. He hasn't shown any interest in anyone for the longest time. Not even when she was alive" I knew who she was talking about. "If you're trying to hide it, you're not doing a very good job. From what happened today, there are already whispers about what your relationship with the king could be""There is nothing. Absolutely no relationship""But the moon goddess...""Forget about that Martha. The goddess may have paired us but we have no relationship. We aren't mates" "I understand things are not good currently...""They are terrible. And they cannot get better. We have no relationship and nothing will ever happen" she sighed. "I know it'll get better""Please Martha" I didn't want to hear about any of that. "You must not say anything about this to anyone""I know. I mentioned my suspicions to Hermes and he told me not to say a word out loud. I know there must be a reason why the king is

"What place is that?" I asked with a frown. "A good place""I don't just want any place Martha. I want a safe space. Where nobody can find me"I had no idea where I was taken last time. I was grateful to Amaris for taking me away but I didn't want to go there this time. My memory from that night was hazy and I only remember seeing Amaris. Martha claimed she was there too but Amaris insisted she was the only one.I don't know who was lying but what reason did either of them have to lie. Anyways, chances that I would be found in that place were high. I didn't want to risk it. My heat would be stronger this time, and it would take away my common sense. I need to be properly hidden away so that I wouldn't be easily found by anybody until my heat was over."Yeah. It's a good place. Only few people know about it but nobody ever goes there. It's also very far from the castle so you don't have to worry"I nodded. "Where is this place?""I'll take you there on the day of the full moon. You

He pulled away for a brief second, pushing my hips against the counter edge with one hand, the other hand was squeezing the fullness of my ass. I wanted to have his lips on mine again and like he read my thoughts, he wrapped his arms around me, one hand on the base of my neck, the other gently turning my head for a kiss. And kiss we did! Long full kisses, our tongues entwined. Passion and energy flowing between us. I didn’t know when we moved to the room as I was consumed by his kisses.He moved his hands lower into my thin dress to cup my breast, squeezing and rubbing the heavy and aching globes, making my arousal increase. I was so sensitive everywhere he touched. Long Tyron’s lips were now on my ears and then my throat. His breath was hot against my skin, and his tongue licked all the sensitive spots. He teased my flesh between his teeth, nibbling, and licking.It only briefly crossed my mind that I was kissing the king, the man who had rejected me doubtlessly and made me know ther

I saw Martha coming towards me and I swiftly changed my direction, entering into the dining hall. “Over here” I saw Amaris wave her hands and I quickly walked towards her, taking the vacant seat.“Morning” I smiled at Amaris and Juanita.“Morning. Where did you go this morning? I looked everywhere for you”“I went to get the clothes from the laundry” “Couldn’t you have gotten it later?” Juanita asked before stuffing her face with bread.“I didn’t want to go down there after breakfast”“This is for you” Amaris pushed over a tray and I got started on my breakfast.“I don’t know if it’s just me, but Martha keeps staring here. Like she wants to come over and join us” Juanita commented.Of course, I could feel her piercing gaze on my back but I pretended not to. Doing that will only give her room to approach me and I didn’t want that. The incident of that day had been swept under the rug but I’d learnt something. And I may not have a strong hatred for Martha like Amaris did but I had mad

"What? Why?" I asked with wide eyes.“I have no idea. She requests that you see her as soon as possible”It couldn’t be for anything good. Not when she had noticed the king's eyes on me. And the way she looked at me. I groaned. Why did the king have to stare so long?“I’ll go with you. So you don’t have to be alone with her” Martha said.“Will that change anything?” I asked.“Not really. But I won’t let her get physical with you. I can’t stop her verbal assaults though. I’m surprised that she returned. Last I heard, we wouldn’t be seeing her anymore”“She’s your friend right?”“I’ve known Hannah for a long time. We greet each other when we see but we don’t keep in touch otherwise and I’m no supporter of the things she does”“Martha?” A voice called and she grabbed my arm.“Let’s get going. Her mood will worsen if she waits for you”“What about Amaris?”“There’s nothing I can do for her” she answered immediately.“She’ll just have to endure until whenever Hannah returns to her father's