We sit for a few hours, exchanging some of the refreshments Rainn packed and sharing stories about our lives. I tell Rainn more about my mother, whom I adored.

“It cannot last,” I tell him, plucking at the necklace around his neck. “Peace helps the kingdom thrive. I am striving to prove I am different from my sire.”

He nods. “Other orcs see it, you know?” He turns to look at me, placing a soft hand on my thigh. “I heard them talking in the market. They are happy with your leadership. They love a life of peace. Don’t let your father’s legacy be yours. You’re doing great.”

My heart flutters with happiness. Rainn is undeniably my mate. Not only has he integrated himself into my world, acting as emperor consort without even knowing, he is going out of his way to set me at ease.

An emperor’s consort is their rock, helping them run the kingdom while also being available for counsel. I did not even have to ask Rainn for counsel and comfort; he gives it to me freely. This is what I wanted if ever I mated. Someone that could effortlessly be with me without feeling the pressures of court. Rainn does not know what he is doing for me by just being him.

“Thank you, sweet Rainn.” I finger the necklace again, not loving the loose piece of jewelry. “I have something for you.”

“A present?” His face lights up with excitement. “Is it something from the market? There is so much I want to buy, but I didn’t feel comfortable asking. Since I don’t have coins, you know? I just?—”

I cut off his adorable rambling with a finger to his lips. “No, it is not from the market. I had it made for you.”

Reaching into my bag, I pull out the bracelet I commissioned from Xolag. It is delicate, but expertly crafted. The bracelet is fashioned into vines and every few centimeters, a different flower native to Daz Vrorkrad hangs as a small charm. The color of each flower flashes with brilliance as I clasp it onto his wrist. It fits him perfectly.

Rainn stares at it, tears brimming in his eyes. “Axum. This is….this is perfect.”

I pull the necklace from around his neck and stash it in my pouch. “I imbued it with the magic of translation myself. I am not a blacksmith, but I am an adept spell weaver, so I could do that for you.”

“It doesn’t matter that you didn’t make it,” he says, a single tear leaking from his eyes. I wipe it quickly. “It matters that you thought enough about me to have it made. I don’t have to take it off at all. It’s lightweight and fits perfectly.” He looks up at me, eyes shining. “Thank you.”

“You are—” My words are cut off when Rainn launches himself at me, planting a kiss on my lips that has my cock growing half hard in my breeches.

I pull him onto my lap, planting my hands on his small, but round ass. Rainn thrusts his tongue into my mouth and I groan, the feel of him heady.

He grinds his ass on my cock and it lengthens without effort. A simple touch from Rainn turns me on. His mouth on mine? Makes me want to bend him over and rut into him until he is leaking with my seed.

Rainn pulls his lips from mine and trails kisses down my neck. He breathes in against my throat and shudders. “You smell so fucking good. Flowers, pine trees and fresh air. I’ll never get used to filling my lungs with you.”

“Gods, Rainn.”

He presses his small hand against my chest, pushing at me until I am lying on my back. Rainn thrusts up my shirt, kissing and licking my torso. He has done this before, but now he is more frantic, his lips moving over my pecs and nipples with urgency.

Rainn lowers himself until he is resting between my thighs. As he pulls my pants down, he flicks his gaze up to mine. “Can I?”

“Please.” I hardly recognize my own voice.

His grin is mischievous as he tugs my pants down to my knees. With sure hands, he wraps them around my cock, stroking me slowly. “You know,” he says, his soft breaths ghosting over my cockhead, “I have an orc dildo at home. It’s my favorite.” Rainn’s tongue peeks out and drags over me gently.

“Your favorite?” I ask on a moan.

“Yes. But it doesn’t have a knot.” Rainn closes his mouth around my crown and suckles me. I flex my hips, though not much more of my length goes down his throat.

He cannot fit much in his mouth, but his enthusiasm makes this the best blowjob I have received in my life.

Rainn jerks me as his saliva drips down my shaft. My groans fly high, surely reaching the canopy of the trees.

My sac tingles as I look down at Rainn. His eyes are closed and a blissful expression is on his face as he sucks me.

“Fuck. Rainn. Feels so fucking good.”

His gaze flicks up to mine, the lust evident in his eyes. He hollows his cheeks as much as he can, sucking me hard.

“Yes, right there. Fuck. My knot will appear if you keep going. Show my knot as much attention as you show my shaft.”

Rainn pulls off my dick, jerking me fast and rough. “Let me see it, Axum. Show me.”