48.

**Emma**

"That feels good," I groaned. Savoring the kisses that were trailing from my shoulder to the center of my back. Those innocent kisses from my mate created a warm sensation between my legs, Michael seemed to know what he was doing to me since his hand found its way cupping my mound.

"Not good, my love. Divine. You make me want to take you each and every way" he said huskily in my ear.

His touch and those words washed over me like silk against heated skin. Such a turn on.

This feeling can not compare to the feelings I had in the past. I just wanted to give myself to him every day, every hour, every minute for him to have his wicked way with me.

He gently caressed my clit with his finger and easily pushed me onto my back; within the little light in the room, I can distinguish the features of my mate. Seeing him like this made me increasingly aroused.

His dark curls on his head were messy, some falling on his forehead he looked effortlessly sexy; his piercing blue eyes were hooded with lust as he looked down at me; the sharpness of his jawline and cheekbones made him look so powerful and handsome. I can never get over how beautiful he was. His pink lips always so tempting even more so when he's biting them; his body was so toned and tanned I couldn't help but glide my fingers across it.

A hiss was heard from him, he closed his eyes in satisfaction as I ran my fingers down his abs to the junction of his member. My hand found it, the smooth velvety texture of his member felt so good in my hand as I began to stroke it.

His tempo on my clit sped up, he growled at me pure lust and possession was heard, " Stop" was his calm demand. Without thinking I did and looked up at him, I bit my lip in longing as I realized his wolf was in control.

Michael went to stand by the bedside and watched me closely his eyes trailing my body his hand was on his shaft gently stroking it.

Why was this sight turning me on?

"Do you know how gorgeous you are right now" he said speeding up his tempo. A blush took over my face as I took in my mate pleasuring himself while looking at my body, my hand went down to my core where I felt how wet I am.

"Do you feel what I've done to you, my love?" He said softly, kneeling beside me. "Taste yourself, baby. Then you would know why I'm so addicted to you" he growled in my ear.

A moan escaped my lips as his breath fanned my ear, using my index finger I started to pleasure myself, "More" he breathed out.

"Please baby I need you in me" I begged.

"Not until you taste yourself. Do it now Emma" he said in a strained voice.

I turned to him to see his focus was on me pleasuring myself as he does the same, his muscles showed he was restraining himself from taking me.

I did as he asked and brought my fingers to my lips to have my juices on my tongue, dark eyes were focused on me in pure hunger.

As I released my finger from my mouth Michael captured both of my hands and held them above my head without warning he thrust into me.

The connection of his member in my core was explosive, my body arched upwards begging for more, his arm was around my waist as he was partially slumped over my body, roughly he caught my lips I fought for dominance but he wasn't going to allow it.

'No. I will be taking over now. You would do as I say' he demanded over our link.

Surprisingly I complied and gave him full control. I laid back and allowed him to ravish me with his lips.

'Put your legs on my shoulder and do not move them till I say so' he ordered. I did as I was told then easily he began to move.

The slow-motion was killing me. He saw that and chuckled darkly.

"Baby, please go faster" I moaned.

"You do not tell me what to do my love," he said smirking. I laughed aloud as he playfully bit me behind my knee, my laughs turned to moans as he sped up. My hands were still held above my head but I itched to touch him. To feel his smooth skin over his taut muscles, wanted to revel in my mate's god-like body but he was teasing me by keeping me away from him.

His thrusts got deeper into my core, the pressure was building in my lower regions I begged him for release but he shook his head no with a sly smirk on his lips.

Such a tease he was.

"You have forgotten, sweet. You come when I do" he said. The voice that accompanied those words was so seductive. In one quick move, he released my hands and flipped us over while he was still deep in me. I was made to straddled him, my thighs enclosing his hips, my hands were now behind my back as I was lowered closer to his face.

No words were said as we gaze into each other's eyes, him thrusting into me while I matched them equally. Pleasure and satisfaction were on both our faces but the love was in our eyes.

Michael's grip on my wrists and hips got tighter, his shaft got harder in me while my folds tighten around it, I was trying my best to hold it back and wait for him. "Michael" I groaned in his ear.

His hot breath on my neck caused me to gasp in shock it sent shivers down my spine. "You can do it, love. Do it for me" he whispered. With that he released his hold on me, I immediately wrapped my arms around his neck, his were around my waist. Our moans of pleasure were synced as we got closer to the edge.

"Now" he breathed out.

My orgasm had me screaming his name my body trembled as he released in me with abrupt thrust. My name on his lips was so pleasing. Coming down from my high I collapsed onto him, breathing heavily we held each other close still connected giving each other tired kisses.

"I....can... So get... Used to this" Michael gasped out.

I laughed and tried to get off him. That was a task. He was still aroused as I slowly got off a moan escaped his lips which brought a smile to my lips, he still was in need of me.

Laying beside each other, we said nothing just kept a comfortable silence holding each other he was playing with my hair while I traced the contours of his face.

"There are no words that can describe what I feel for you now Emma. I can tell you a million 'I love you's' and it won't be enough. I'm still amazed by your acceptance of me after I hurt you so bad" he said kissing my head.

After those words what was there to say, to have your mate confess his love for you that is beyond the word its self. I knew I'm in the same zone as him.

"I saw the real you when you left. You didn't want to hurt me that showed you cared for me. Your mate" I finally replied snuggling closer to him.

"My precious Emma," he said hugging me tightly.

I laughed out as he started to tickle me. "Stop Michael. Food, we need food" I managed to say.

"We're not leaving this room till we both have our fill of each other. I will ask to have our dinner be brought up." He said allowing me to leave the bed.

I felt his gaze on me as I made my way to the bathroom 'No matter how many times I've seen you naked, your body always entices me' he said to me over our link.

'Your words never cease to amaze me, love' I replied.

'They will never stop because its the truth. ' he said. I can hear the sincerity in his words. A smile was plastered on my lips as I recalled our mating. The simple images spiked my libido and I wanted Michael all over again. It was truly worth the wait and he was right with waiting until both of us are on the same level of thinking.

He has truly proved to me of being a great friend, trusted mate, and a wonderful lover, he's my true prince.

While under the shower my mind was on Michael and my family also how to get Malcolm's prisoners free. I was so deep in thought that I didn't hear Michael come in.

"Thinking about me," he murmured against my neck.

"Somewhat," I teased, he playfully growled and nipped my neck.

Being in his arms was comforting, with him holding me from behind we allowed the water to freely run down on our sore muscles in silence.

'Beauty. We need to talk. Hope we aren't interrupting anything?' I heard Jonah said over our link playfully. Michael laughed out I turned to him in confusion as to why was he laughing. I chuckled at my brother's question though and replied yes.

'Ewwwww. Sorry. I will go now. Oh, by the way, close your link to us while you two do the dirty it's way too much info on your mate's body' Jonah said laughing.

A blush took over my face while Michael was laughing his ass off.

'Serves you two right for always wanting to be connected to y'all ' I teased.

'Guys why don't y'all come by in an hour,' I heard Michael's amused voice over our link.

I spun around to him in shock that he easily spoke over the link between the twins and me.

'How... What is going on' Noah asked shocked as I was.

'In an hour, guys,' Michael ordered.

We closed the link while I stood there staring at Michael in shock.

He smiled at me.

"It first happened I think before or after the attack. I can't really remember. I was holding your hand when you were talking to the twins. I thought you accidentally allowed me in so I brushed it off." He explained before I even asked for one.

"So you can link my brothers without a bond through me? Wow" I said.

"I think so but it seems I have to be in contact with you. Which I don't mind. I will ask Landon about it tomorrow" he said washing my body.

"Yeah, we should. Hey, are you still sure about talking to Aiden? The dear goddess knows I don't want a blood bath beforehand," I said washing his hair.

He laughed at my words and shook his head," I will be fine, my love" he said kissing my nose.

"Okay, Mr arrogant" I teased. "You love my arrogance, my tiny princess," he said slapping my butt.

After many distractions, we finally made it out of the bathroom and got dressed before the boys came up. Dinner was already brought in so we decided to eat on the balcony where a table was set up.

I looked at Michael, a shy smile was on his face as he shifted nervously on his feet. "I planned it all before earlier. I wanted our first time to be... Romantic? Memorable?" He said searching for the right words.

"It was perfect," I said. He blushed lightly and helped me to my seat.

We ate with mindless chatter until the boys arrived.

"Come in," Michael yelled as we heard their knock and the little debate whether we'll be clothed or not.

I rolled my eyes as Mason silenced the twins because we might of overhear them. Michael laughed aloud as we re-entered the room and made way for the sofa.

"Brothers" I mumbled.

"Hello to the newly mated couple," Jonah said way too loudly I think the whole palace heard.

"Jonah," I snapped at him as I sat on Michael's lap.

"What? I can smell both of y'all new scent so you can't deny it, my dear beauty," he said smugly kissing my head, Mason and Noah followed with knowing grins.

"Now what is it you would like to talk about that can't wait to tell us," I asked.

"Eager to continue where you two left off," Jonah quipped.

Michael laughed out so loudly I glared at him then Jonah.

"Noah, tell him to behave," I whined.

He rolled his eyes and looked at his brother.

"Sorry," Jonah said sheepishly.

"What we came to tell you is that seeing Aiden won't be such a good idea," Mason said.

"Okay but why? What did he do?" I asked tired of this Aiden situation. I don't want to sound like a snob but something was off with my now ex-best friend. It's best if I stay away from whatever he was going through.

"He's a bit.... " Mason started to say.

"Crazy" Noah offered.

"Gone off his rocker?" Jonah then offered.

"That's still called crazy dude," Michael said somewhat amused.

"He's unstable let's say that," Mason said silencing the upcoming bickering.

"Fine but my definition was better" Jonah grumbled.

I snickered at this scenario only Jonah can goof off at any given moment.

"As I was saying..... I visited him earlier and his anger towards Michael and his obsessive love for Emma is making him delusional. Back home he understood his place but now he's just... Gone. But something is off you guys. Something got to him between then and now" Mason explained.

He was right, Aiden and I knew our place where mates concerned but I guess I understood the concept more than him.

"Also... He rejected his given mate" Mason said quickly.

"Excuse me? My dear brother says what?" I asked with wide eyes. Oh, now he's totally gone.

"Aiden rejected his mate," he said with a heavy sigh.

"Is he that kind of stupid also?" Michael asked.

"Do we even know his mate?" Noah asked it seems like he wasn't surprised by the news. I surely was.

"A girl named Stephanie from England. She was also the reason why he came back home earlier than usual. He was to return when you and I go off to college. Alpha Jack was sort of trying to get you two out of the relationship and back to friendship for that not to happen" Mason explained.

"Well damn," Jonah mused.

"Wait. You two didn't know any of this?" I asked the twins.

"Nope" they answered in unison.

"If Aiden rejected his mate back in England then he was already crazy in love with Emma?" Michael asked holding me tighter.

The boys saw his action and smirked.

"That may be true but something or someone is pushing him to believe he should be the prince and not you " Mason answered.

"Has anyone been to visit him beside you, Mase? Has anyone talked to him concerning his imprisonment?" I asked laying back against Michael. He kissed my neck feeling my tiredness over our bond so he cradled me in his arms.

"I don't think anyone goes to him beside the palace helpers," Noah thought out loud.

"And no he hasn't received any psychological help since his freedom" Jonah said in a snobby voice.

"Jonah not now," I snapped at him. His teasing was truly getting to me.

The twins looked at me in shock while Mason tried to hold back a laugh. "Calm down baby" Michael cooed in my ear to comfort me.

"Guys. Let's call it a night. Emma's a bit tired. We shall notify Landon of this before the ceremony. OK?" He continued.

They all nodded in agreement.

"Goodnight Emma," all three said in unison and left.

Michael carried me to the bed and gently laid me down; he sat beside me stroking my hair gently, " You alright?" He asked softly.

"To an extent but right now I'm great " I answered reaching up to stroke his cheek.

"Get some sleep.," he said climbing in next to me.

It's like all the mentally ill people decide to come out of the closet and bug the hell out of us.

Warm arms wrapped around my body causing a satisfying moan to escape, "Emma" he groaned as I pressed my body closer to feel his hard-on. "Sorry" I answered giggling.

A playful growl was heard from behind me before I was pinned down. Looking up into his piercing blue gaze I knew what was on his mind, I smirked knowing it was the same thing mirrored in mine.

"I'll never grow tired of you," he whispered to me before kissing me breathless.


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**Darwin**

He won't like this at all. Being captured so soon? I didn't expect this to happen. I thought all trails were hidden. At least I got others in the palace working for the banished prince. Soon and very soon the rightful heir shall take the crown. All those things they call humans and vampires would no longer be walking around freely in our palace nor kingdom. We just need to get rid of the princess which would certainly break Landon and Arabella. Also that so-called crowned prince.

He would pay for hurting me.

I touched the thick bandage around my neck where the burns were. It wasn't healing so it left a terrible mark which I couldn't bear to look at. Just remembering how Landon allowed his daughter's mate to hurt me, his elder, showed me how stupid he really was.

Does he think those two can rule?

I won't stand by and allow our kingdom to become fucking pushovers. A great kingdom shows power and gains respect from that, not from weak-minded people.

"Sir?!" Said a shocked voice.

"Yes, I'm truly here. What have you heard?" I asked the young wolf.

"The young beta has visited him earlier but left on a sour note. I don't think he would be useful in our plans sir. The castle is now under lock-down also so leaving as needed would be a problem," he said in a hushed tone.

"I should have known his feelings for her would cloud his mind," I said pacing the floor.

Looks like it's up to us.

"Contact the king. And inform him of the young alpha's inability to help. Also of my imprisonment. He should give us an update on his attack" I quickly told him.

"Yes, sir. I shall do that as quickly as possible," he said leaving.

Soon we will be taking over this palace.

Then they will all know of a great king.

My king Malcolm.