Page 58 of One Last Promise
“I have to say, Alora, I adore this sudden change of heart.”Touching the lower part of my back, he led me through the white rose bushes.They were in full bloom.
“I need to accept my responsibilities,” I lied, motioning for Enyo and Loki to come to my side.“Thank you for a wonderful outing.”
“Am I not allowed to kiss you goodbye?”Enyo snarled quietly, getting in between us.“Your mutts will need to learn to like me once we are bonded.”
“They are a little overprotective.”
“I’venoticed,” he chuckled, licking his lips as he studied my body.“Perhaps you should leave them in your chamber next time so I can get my hands on you properly.”
“Xavier, I don’t want to rush the physical side.I want to really get to know you first.That way, when we do get...physical, it will be more intense.”
“You’ve already made me wait a long time, Alora.”When he took a step towards me, Loki snarled and lashed out at him.
“Once we’re bonded, you’ll have forever.Please, Xavier.I don’t want to rush this.It needs to be perfect.”
“I can’t deny you anything.You’re mine even if I haven’t touched you yet.”
“Exactly.”
“How much time do you need?”
“I’m not sure.I still need room to grow.I’ve been power training with Noor and Luz.It’s helping.”
“Is that why your hands glowed last month?”
“Yes.It’s a very basic power, but something is fighting within me.”
“Take all the time you need.That will one day beourpower.I will not do anything to jeopardise that.”
Reaching out, I touched his hand.The simple gesture made his eyes widen.“Thank you.Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m quite tired.I’m going to retire to my chamber.”
“I’m looking forward to the day I can join you in there, Princess.”Forcing a blush, I shied away, pretending to be flustered.“Sweet dreams, Alora.I’ll call on you again next month.”
“I would like that,” I beamed.“Blessings be with you, General.”With that, I turned on my heels and headed back to my chamber.
Noor had been right.Keeping him on side was much easier if I pretended that I liked him.I might not need to knee him in the bollocks after all.
Time would tell.
