My heart pounded at those words, I could see the love in his eyes and it felt overwhelming. This felt like a dream…

Letting go of my neck, he kissed me in the corner of my mouth sensually. His one hand was caressing my waist but it was his other hand that was driving me crazy, as it slowly caressed my breast. His thumb flicked my hard nipple. I gasped at the sudden move, but that soon changed to a soft sigh as his hand continued going lower.

"Alejandro…" I whispered.

"Yeah?" He murmured, his fingers slipping into the band of my shorts.

"I.. What are- nh!"

His fingers rubbed against my damp panties, making me moan. He slipped his hand into them, his fingers found my clit, sending a strong current of pleasure through me. I gripped his shoulder as he rubbed my clit in circular motions sending pleasure rushing through me.

"Oh fuck!" I moaned.

My eyes fluttered shut, letting my head fall back as pleasure consumed me. Feeling the growing knot in my stomach, the pressure building as I got closer and closer to my release. I could smell my arousal, see his eyes darken with desire and a low growl escaped him as he kissed my neck, sucking hard and making me cry out. The pain mixed with the illicit pleasure only made me throb harder.

Soon I felt myself nearing. He dipped his fingers closer to my entrance, letting my juices coat his fingers before he rubbed my clit once again and a moan escaped my lips.

"I'm coming…" I gasped, "Oh fuck!"

I cried out as my orgasm rushed through me. The euphoric feeling consumed me. My entire body felt oversensitive and I tried to pull away from his touch, whimpering as I failed. He didn’t stop his assault until another earth-shattering orgasm tore through me.

"Goddess…" I moaned as I rode out my orgasm, leaving my body feeling weak. He slowly caressed my pussy before removing his hand and wrapping his arms around my trembling body. I buried my head in his neck, getting my breath back as he squeezed my ass.

Why was he pleasuring me? Yet he wouldn’t allow us to have sex… What went through his mind…? I kissed his neck, the urge to mark him filling me. I swallowed hard, moving myself slightly away from his neck.

"I don’t appreciate you calling out to the goddess when I'm the one pleasuring you, Amore Mio." He said, his lips brushing my ear.

I smiled, feeling so content. I just wanted to sit here and do nothing forever.

"Alejandro…"

"Yeah?"

"I love you." I whispered, feeling his heart rate quicken.

I did, I truly meant it. I didn’t have the courage to say it before… But if he was able to, then why shouldn’t I? I loved him and that was all that mattered.

His hold on me tightened as he inhaled my hair. He tilted my head back and that rare small half-smile crossed his face, sending my heart exploding.

"Only someone as caring as you could love a fucking monster." He said, a slight flicker of sadness filled his eyes but it was gone as fast as it had come.

I shook my head.

"No. You are not a monster, and as much as I hate to mention her at this time, I'm not the only one who has loved you. There are a few who have fallen for our king."

"They love the concept of power and being queen, not me. You’re the only one I want though." He said, a small frown on his face. "The only one I'm fucking scared to lose."

"You won’t lose me, I'm already in danger. I'm probably safest with you." I said, giving him a wry smile.

"I fucking hope so." He replied softly, before burying his head into my neck once more.

I closed my eyes, letting myself savour this sweet moment. We stayed silent and I knew he’d refuse me if I offered him the favour in return, so I simply snuggled against him, enjoying the warmth peeking through the gaps in the curtain.

The calmness, the sound of his heart, the warmth of his body and his scent all soothed me. I was almost dosing off when he spoke.

"The witch knew about your pregnancy… She said the necklace would conceal. That fucking pendant masks the heartbeat, I checked last night." He said, reaching for it.

"Really?" I asked now sitting up.