Semua Bab The Opalescent Kingdom: Bab 61 - Bab 70

"Try again."Huffing in frustration, I reached for the small bottle of scented oil beside the bath that was just out of reach, and just like before, nothing happened."Ugh, this is stupid! How am I supposed to defeat anybody when he doesn't teach me how to use the power!" Rory's arms wrapped around my shoulders, pulling me back against his chest to sit between his legs."It's okay, Aria. We'll figure it out. I promise." He assured me, scooping a handful of sudsy water and trickling it down my back.Bastion dunked himself beneath the flowing waves, resurfacing with dripping locks that covered his brows and tickled his lashes."Your hair is so long," I pointed out, tugging on a stray strand. He furrowed his brow, pouting in the most adorable way."I know. I need it cut. If I don't do it today, I'm worried something else will come up, and I'll end up with hair down to my ass by summer." I giggled, sinking back into Rory's firm chest."I can cut it for you. I used to cut your dad's hair."

Rory's POVI attuned my ears to the surrounding sounds to make sure that nobody was near before knocking softly on the large oak door before me. Not that I was doing anything wrong. We had just chosen not to announce the fact that Queen and King Bastion's mate bond was broken. As it stood, only close family and friends were aware, and none of us were planning on changing that. My ears caught the pitter-patter of socked feet on hardwood headed towards the door, and Jesse's heartbeat sounded in sync with it.In seconds, the door creaked open, the wooden moon emblem on the door swaying with the motion. Jesse peeked out, his reading glasses fallen to the bridge of his nose."Oh, King Rory. It's you. Come in." He said politely, widening the gap for me to enter. He had always treated me with the utmost respect, and I wondered if it was my status as King or the fact that I was a supernatural that made him that way. Regardless, I appreciated his kindness. He was one of the few people on our c

Rory's hiss melted my core, along with the delicious taste of his healing blood. He knew I would need it and offered himself for me to drink as soon as I woke up. My head was pounding and fuzzy, so I joyfully accepted, latching on before even leaving the bed, meaning that Bastion awoke to quite a sight. Rory squirmed underneath me, tapping my legs to tell me he was close to losing consciousness. I closed the wound, leaning back onto his hardened cock."Sorry, I was hungry," I apologized weakly.He chuckled, the lethargic sound barely audible."It's okay, love. Why don't we go get you fed?"I glanced down, moving my hips slightly and eliciting a loud groan from my royal."Don't you need something first?" I asked in all sincerity.He glanced at the clock, then back at me."Actually, we are running a bit behind. I have a surprise planned for you. I'll be okay."I hid my disappointment, giving him a quick kiss before hopping down from the bed.What could he possibly have in store for me?

After a delicious serving of pan-seared salmon, Bastion and I exited the dining hall. He gripped my tiny hand in his large, all-encompassing one, pulling me behind him as he crossed the lengthy corridors."Bas, are you going to tell me where we're going?" I giggled when he gave me a dimply smirk."Just a few more seconds, baby. Patience." I playfully growled, skipping to keep up with him. That was when the familiar crescent-shaped door ornament came into view."The chapel? Why?" I slowed my step, but Bastion didn't slow down, instead bending to cradle me in his arms as he rushed to the oak door. I buried my face into his neck, biting my cheek in second-hand excitement. It had been a while since I had seen him so overjoyed, making me wonder what the chapel would have to do with it. Wait—"You aren't planning an impromptu wedding, are you?" I questioned with a grin, which he returned."Not exactly, though I wouldn't be opposed to that, baby. Are you proposing?" I slapped his back, elici

By the time I made it back to the room, I was exhausted.I listened in to make sure the room was empty, relieved to hear neither of my two loves. I didn't think I could face either of them just yet. What would Bastion say if he knew what Rory had asked?Damn it. The room was so quiet."Lysander?" I called out, longing for my crazy god's company.Silence.My shoulders fell, but I finished my bedtime routine anyway, dressing in some fluffy PJ pants and one of Bastion's T-shirts. After brushing my teeth and pulling up my hair, I climbed into the center of our empty bed.Maybe I was being too hard on Rory. He was under a lot of stress, too. Maybe he really didn't mean it. Or maybe I've just been spoiled this whole time. What if it really was too good to be true?I had become so accustomed to having both of my loves that I hadn't considered the idea that they might not both remain mine.At this point, though, I couldn't imagine life without both of them by my side. We had been through hell