Chapter 40 Nothing, but—he is mine

ULYSSES ALEXANDERS POV
When I glance at her, I notice that she is in a territorial mood. She smiles as she looks at Estella.
"Nothing, but—he's mine."
Everyone looks at her and blinks. I attempted to keep my happiness hidden. Damn! I can feel my heart pounding with joy. She turns to face me and stares at me.
"But—you love her. But! Again. Is it not okay for me to be selfish?" -she says. She kissed me on the lips while on tiptoe. Estella grabs her hand in hers and turn her around to face her. I wanted to slash her neck.
"As a result of what you did to Chenqian. Estella, I'm going to make you suffer. I'm stealing my mate from you. He will never be yours alone, Estella."-she said.
"Huh! In your nightmares. I'll never give him to you. I've already told you that I'm willing to reject him at the appropriate time. But as a result of what you did? I recognized that you are not a lady who should be with him. Ulysses is a compassionate and loving guy. If you assassinate your own allies, it shows you are unworthy to be his queen. I still remember how I felt when the blade pierced my heart. You had every intention of murdering Chenqian at the moment."-I said.
"A single existence is nothing to be regretful of—"
She shuts her mouth and her eyes are outraged.
"Don't give me such nonsense,"-she said. Estella pushes her, and her venomous lash emerges from her grip. She walks up to her with a grin on her face. Estella takes a step back and throws her lash. She manages to catch it with her bare hands. I walked between them while holding the whip. The venomous whip is causing harm to Cynthia and myself. I take a glance at Estella. The whip disappears. She must have seen that I'm mad.
"Ulysses! It is not what you believe."-she responded. Cynthia grabs her wrist as she looks at my hand.
"Wait, what are you doing?! You really shouldn't act this way since you're mark as his mate. Acknowledge your place. Let go of my hand!"-she told to her.
"You said it clearly. His imprint is on me. That means you should take a step back and recognize your place. Keep a safe distance from him and my family."
"Family?! Huh! You witch, in your dreams!"
"STOP IT!"-I shouted! Cynthia pretended to be startled. But Estella's reply makes me want to laugh. I'm glancing at them. Acting like I'm dead furious at this moment.
"I'm done attempting to balance this. Would you two please stop talking?!"-I said. Pricilla coughs and begins to talk. Good thing she takes the floor.
"You should go back, Estella. We are not yet prepared to speak with you."-she remarked. She takes a glance at me.
"Are you standing with that witch or with me, Ulysses?"
"No. This time, I'm not siding with anyone. Stop doing it."
"Don't pretend as if you're innocent, Estella. I'll go to any extent to get him away from you. I have his mark, and I also... I'm a—witch."-she says as she walks away.
"That woman!"-she stated. I take a peek at her.
"Please just go home. I have a responsibility to accomplish. Please give me some peace of mind."-I exclaimed as I entered the castle. I knew Pricilla would stop her. I knock on her door, and she opens it. I shove her in and kiss her passionately. When we parted, she moaned and gasped for air. She looks at me and gently kisses my lips.
"I will never abandon you. This time, wolf king, I'm going to own you. Ulysses, I'll follow you forever."-she says.
"So I am, my silly witch."-I said. I claimed her lips once more and ache for more. Like...crossing the line.
When I walked into my office, Pricilla was smiling. She's got that different smirk on her face, as if she's teasing me.
"So…settled? I mean, who of the two ladies made you fall in love with?"-she inquires. I sat in my chair and knotted my fingers together. I gave her a serious look. She waited for my response. I took a deep breath and speak.
"For over 89 years, the only lady I have in my heart is my mother. For the past 40 years, a woman has been by my side. I've been faking to love a woman for seven years. 33 years ago, a woman saved my life. Among them, though, a single woman taught me that happiness, not vengeance, should be pursued. That love will pull back the curtain of darkness from our hearts. That's my reborn witch. My mate. Princess Cynthia Maximillian."
"I'm delighted to hear that. But, really, do you have to say all of that? I mean, all you have to do is mention Estella or Cynthia. I felt like you responded in a paragraph."
I laughed, and she suddenly embraced me. Yes, I have five distinct women who have made my heart skip a beat. Pricilla is one of those, have stayed with me for almost four decades. She always looks after me, supports me, and punches me in the face when she is upset by my idiotic actions. She's like my older sister nor mother.
"Ulysses, I'm pleased you're back."-she said. I responded her hug with a smile. I knew things were about to change now. That explains everything about how I changed.
"I'm in the same boat as you, Pricilla. I'm relieved that everything is finally in order. Thank you very much to my best friend and Yasmin. I owe them a lot this time."-I said. She flashed a smile.
"So, what's the plan now, hmm?"
"Simple. Allow her to believe that I am still under the spell of that potion. I was curious about her true identity. What is the secret she is keeping? Why she need me as a pawn. If...she is the spy who has been put in our area." -I said. She flashed a smirk.
"That's great. Let us all work together. What's your plan with your mate?"-she asks. I let out a deep breath.
"I'm not a romantic. You are aware of this. I'm not sure how to handle a relationship or what to do as a man. I never fall in love because I am too preoccupied with devising a game to perfect my vengeance. I have no idea how to be romantic, my cousin."-I said.
"How about we start with the engagement party?"- she says. I have some doubts about her suggestion.
"However, Estella will be aware of this."-I said. She smiled as she snapped her finger. Fortunately, I have my cousin.
RACHEL WOODS POV
I stretch and begin my workout regimen. I noticed King Nathan peeking out in his window down the garden. He jumps out of his window.
"Did you return? I mean this early. You always spend days, weeks, and even months at each location. I'm amazed you left the meeting so fast."-I explained to him. He gave me those strange stares that made me feel uneasy. I'll say it again.
"Does my face have dirt on it, King Nathan?"
"Nothing,"-he stated. But I can see he's thinking something. I take a step ahead. It's unfortunate that I can't even read his thoughts. He landed his back and the bench after he trip because of the bench. We kissed as he grabbed my shoulder. My eyes widened. What the hell? Is this a kind of a joke?!
"I…"-I uttered. I'm at a loss for words. He grabbed my wrist and covered my eyes with his hands. The next thing I feel is his lips kissing me again. 'This is not a trick of the light! It's also not a coincidence. 'What exactly is going on?' But I didn't dare to argue, and my lips moved on their own. When I opened my mouth, his kiss became intense.
"What the hell,"-he said. Did he despise it...? I groaned when he kissed me in a different melody, which I find both seductive and yearning. I sat on his lap when he drew my waist. This makes no sense to me. My body moves on its own and reacts to what he does. 'Is this what they called kissing?' But… In him, I am not a woman at all. He didn't notice me. 'What's the matter with Nathan?' His kisses go down my neck, giving me a hickey. Yes. This is a kissing. I'd best come to a halt right now. He could come to regret it later. I spoke myself.
"What are you doing, King Nathan? It's me, Duchess Rachel."-I said. I even raised his face up to him so he could see mine. He pushed me down and even broke the bench. He raised my hands above my head.
"Yet I've been letting you off the hook for so long. Like a good wine that I wished to sample at its peak."-he said. My mouth was agape. What exactly is he on about? Is he insane?!
"Wait, what?! Hey, Nathan! Hello, my name is Rachel Woods. The duchess!"
"I hear you,"-he replied, claiming my lips. I don't understand him at all. What is he hoping to achieve? What is he meaning to say? Allow me to have an answer before my mind becomes totally blank. Crap. I freed my hands and wrapped them around his neck. This kiss, his lips. It's really blowing my head. 'Ignore it, whatever this is. This time, I'll be greedy. I'll pursue him..
NATHAN JACQUES POV
I wanted to try the wine that I had been saving for decades. I can taste the sweetness and richness of it now. I'm not going to let a damn idiot sweep me off my feet. I transported us inside my chamber using a talisman. Her fingers slipped down my arm and began unbuttoning them. I take a glance at her. She s blushing and can't at look me directly. I raised her chin, and our eyes met.
"I know it was you, Rachel,"-I explained. I kiss her lips and take her clothes off. She's uncomfortable since I can see her half-nakedness. I remove my shirt and pants. She gulped when she realized how stiff it was already. I grabbed her hands and urged her to touch them. I moaned. She looks at me as though she's wondering what she should do. I grasped her hand and showed her how to caress it. I just let her do it.
"Uhnn…"- I place my palm over my mouth. Blood sucking crap, and it feels so great! Maybe it's because it's being done by the lady I'm most interested in.
"Am I doing the right thing?"-she asked herself.
"Blood hell. G o on...it feels great, Rachel."
I kiss her neck all the way down to her breast, taste her nipple, and she moans. I suck both of her nipples and caress both of her chests. She moans so loudly that I want to suck them even harder. Her body arches sexily.
"Oh, Rachel. You are mine."-I mumbled. She look surprised to what I said. I smiled and lick her navel.
"Uhnn! N-Nathan…oh hell."-she said in her husky voice. I tear off her skirt, exposing her undergarments. She's wet down here. She gasps as I lick her wet undies. When she stops me, I'm about to remove that piece of cloth.
"Are you certain you want to do it with me?"-she asks. Her voice, on the other hand, is like an angel. I stroke her cheeks and kiss her on the lips. I flashed a smile.
"And you think I'll start without crossing the finish line? No way! I can finally taste your beauty after all these years, duchess of Twinmoon."
I kissed her to sweep her concerns away. I never invite other ladies into my bedroom. I keep my bed all to myself for her. Taking her chastity and experiencing every second of being inside her. My finger searches her bosom, and then I gently enter two fingers and in, and her body reacts just as I desired. She pushed me down and began sucking me there. It was so amazing that I wanted to come inside her lips. Finally, I did. I observed her drinking them off, yet there is still liquid around her lips. I kissed her on the lips and we shared what was remains in her mouth. I looked her in the eyes as I spread her legs. She nodded as I pushed my way inside. It was heavenly, and my mind is filled with unfathomable bliss. Then I smell her blood as she bites her lower lips in pain.
"Be patient, because I'm not going to stop. It feels good, Rachel."-I said. I kiss her and thrust hard. Milder first, then quicker. Until it seemed like stars were filling her insides.
"At long last, Rachel, I won't be longing."-I said.
"King Nathan, please allow me to see your face. I wanted to see it since I knew I wouldn't be able to see it again. We're not sure if we'll do it again. I wanted to witness this moment."-she says.
"Who told you this is the first and last time?"
"Eh? What exactly did you mean?"-she ask. She is puzzled. Should I tell her the secret I kept for decades? Crap.