Page 153 of Finding Love with the Fae King

“She is only a child. He found her in a cave running away from an abusive family.” My face went to immediate understanding. A few times in my life, I had witnessed a mate being older than another when one did not have the bond activated yet in their soul. The most senior mate would have to wait until it was recognized before anything could transpire.

“How old is the child?”

“She’s ten, Your Majesty.”

“Hmm, eight years he will have to wait. I can tell you right now he cannot be around her long periods until the bond takes place,” I deadpanned. “She’s getting ready to go through her bodily change to become a woman, and what little bond is there would cause disastrous results.” Everett nodded and gripped Sundew’s hand.

“I think he is worried about who she will end up with. He had a feeling this would be the best route. She was abused before, and his protective instincts are strong for her. He will want a family he knows he can trust to take care of her.” Before I could speak of a few ideas I had, Finley and Opal walked up to the room.

“Your Majesty, if I may, Finley and I would like to take the child.” Finley smiled and gave Opal a gentle squeeze. “I am still in charge of running the orphanage and being a teacher. I think this little girl would benefit from having others to play with. The girl would ultimately leave with Finley and me to our home, and Braxton could visit once a week to check on her so they can know each other.” Opal smiled as Finley looked into his mate’s eyes. It was better than the plan that I had thought of, which was to send her with Melina’s family back to Atlantis.

“If Braxton is fine with it, then that is what we will do. He can’t raise her. It wouldn’t be right,” I spoke firmly.

Everyone nodded while I heard a small voice from our bed. Melina was sitting up, wiping the sleep from her eyes as she looked for me. “Darling.” I rushed to the bed while she giggled into my arms. “I was so worried about you.” Kissing her forehead, she reached under and kissed my neck.

“As scary as it was, I kicked some major ass.” Melina tried to hide the shiver, but I knew better. It scared her to death. “Blood was everywhere!”

“It’s all right to be scared, love. What you did was amazing, but I refuse to let you do that again,” I warned.

Melina crossed her arms. “Nuh-uh, you are going to train me, and I’m gonna learn to fight on my own. I may have kicked that wolf’s tail, but I need some serious training. I’m going to be a warrior queen, damn it.” I laughed and tackled her to the bed, trailing kisses up her neck.

“Never again will we spend a night apart,” I whispered in her ear.

“Never again will I allow it,” she replied, nipping at my neck. “So, when do we get this show on the road? My body doesn’t even hurt anymore, and I want our guests to hurry and get out of the palace.”

Lifting away the sheets revealed her smooth, creamy skin. There wasn’t a scar left on her, no evidence of the struggle she had just a few days before. “Whenever you are ready. You have slept three days.” Melina gasped at the audacity.

“All right, at dawn tomorrow then!” The sun was setting, and she grinned up at me. “But screw your traditions of sleeping away from me. We go to bed and wake up together from now on, you hear me?” Melina lectured.

“Fae honor.” I crossed my chest with my arm as I bowed.

Melina climbed out of bed and sashayed to the bathroom. When I thought she was gone, I stood up to let the servants announce the new itinerary for tomorrow. Melina’s head popped out beside the door and had a mischievous grin.

“I think I need a shower. I’m a bit dirty.” She winked. “But I don’t think I can do it… alone.” Her head left the doorway, only leaving her beckoning hand.

Screw the announcers. I’ll tell them after.

I didn’t walk seductively. I ran to her. Her contagious laughter filled the washroom with a loud echo as I pushed her to the shower wall. Steam had already covered the glass as I lifted one of her legs, so my crotch nestled perfectly to her core.

The thoughts of her ever having to fight again filled me with grief. This wasn’t the life I wanted to give her. I wanted to pamper her, love her, and make crude love to her whenever she let me. Melina was her own person and needed parts of her independence, even if I wasn’t a fan. We would learn to work with our relationship, and when she felt overwhelmed and allowed me to take care of her, I would welcome it with open arms.

“Osirus,” she breathed as her hands went messily through my hair.

Gods, I had missed her, the three days asleep, and the day she was pampered. I wanted her and her body like I needed air. Melina continued to pull down my pants as I placed hot, sucking kisses on her neck. Her chest heaved as her nightdress fell to the floor. The water had drenched our clothes quickly. Her breasts looked rounder, perkier than I last remembered. Then again, it had been four damn days.

I lifted her with my arms and had her thighs between my head. She weighed as light as a feather as I dove my tongue beneath her folds as she squealed at the sudden height she gained.

“Osirus!” Her moans and mewls made my dick stand to attention. Melina’s hands dove into my hair, pulling and kneading it until she released her thick desire into my face. Her nails scraped my upper back, causing me to shutter.

As she came down from her high, I kissed her so she could taste the sweet honey I collected from her hive. Breaking the kiss, she kissed down my neck and pushed me to the wall. It was cold on my hot skin as the water tricked down my abdomen.

“Did I tell you how much I love these?” Her tongue traced each abdominal muscle as she trailed down to my cock. Her hands wrapped around my arse, and her nails dug in tightly.Fuck.

“And this too.” Melina licked the tip, and my hips jerked for her to take more, but she took it a step further. Licking down my shaft and to my balls, she took each one into her mouth. Massaging and sucking until it was driving me mad. With a slight pop sound, she took her tongue and trailed just underneath my balls and licked between my balls and ass.

“Gods!” I growled as I tried to pull her up.

It was sensitive, electrifying. I couldn’t stand it. My dick even hitched, ready to spew my seed all into her hair. Coming back up, she sucked in my cock with her mouth and hummed. Watching her bob her head made my balls squeeze up close to my body.

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