His Greetings

*Chapter 22*
"Does it still hurt?" I asked softly when I reclined to the bed rail to settle beside Frederick.
Frederick nodded. "No, I am alright, my goddess. You do not need to worry about someone like me," he said after he drank a glass of water.
I took his hand and caressed his wrists. I even checked his buttocks seeing the redness on them. I gently caressed it and I felt him shivering under my touch. I need to take care of my possessions so I must do this. This was to ensure that I still cared for them despite that they were slaves.
Also, my wolf was urging me to tend at Frederick because she was so worried about his hogtie position. She remained silent at the play earlier because this was the moment that I wanted to happen for Frederick and me.
Even so, I knew that my wolf loved it.
"My goddess, did I please you?" Frederick asked gently as soon as I helped him to lay on my bed.
I covered him with the blanket and looked directly into his eyes. His eyes looked hopeful for my response. I wanted to tell him yes, however, I don't want to boost his ego.
I caressed his handsome face. "For a beginner like you, you still need to learn more," I smirked and caressed his lips with my thumb.
I was tempted to kiss him but I didn't allow myself to give in.
"I am willing to learn more so I can please you, my goddess."
I chuckled and took his hand when he was trying to cup my face. I propped my elbow to the bed and leaned my body to his naked body under the sheet. I grinned when I felt a cold metal to the apex of his thighs.
"Well, then, for starters, I am not going to remove that..." I paused and felt the coldness of the metal of the chastity belt. Frederick winced at my touch. "...until I say so. Do you understand?"
"Yes..." His heavy breathing fanned against my chest. Then his eyes raked up and down to my body. "My goddess, you look so alluring in your nightgown."
"Is that so?" I decided to sit on top of his stomach and placed his hands on my waist. "Since you have been a good boy from earlier, I will allow you to take this as an opportunity to see it." I even moved my hips back and forth to let his lower abdomen coated with my wetness from earlier.
Frederick licked his lips as his hands went up to grope my twin globes. His big hands were a perfect fit to grab them.
I leaned forward and made him look into my hazel eyes. "Tomorrow, you will go back to the cabin. I want you to tell your fellow slaves what we have done. Every single detail you felt at that fleeting moment, darling. Inform them and make them feel envious."
He growled possessively. "I do not share my moments with my goddess." He grimaced.
"Well, you are not the one who makes a decision. After all, you are just a mere slave and I am only your master. So do as I told," I stated with a threatening tone. "Did I make myself clear?" I stretched out a sweet smile.
His olive eyes glowed in emerald green. I could already tell that he wanted to be stubborn, especially because his wolf was trying to control him. But it didn't last long when his eyes glowed. It returned to a normal state.
"Y-Yes, my goddess..." he said in a dejected tone.
"Good." I got off from his top and settled beside him. "I am tired. There are still a lot of things to do tomorrow." I opened my arms. "Come here, darling. Your goddess will take care of you." I softened my tone.
His eyes looked excited as he immediately went inside my arms and hugged my frail waist. Then I heard him sniffing me while I was enjoying combing his soft hair. I looked in the window where I could see the moon.
I appreciated its presence especially now that I have Frederick who could make me feel at ease and relaxed. I even did this thing to my other slaves like gathering them in my arms after the scene.
I wanted them to feel appreciated and earned their trust before I would decide to break them by bestowing them more painful punishments. However, there were some slaves that I do not treat this way. Those slaves, who didn't make me please, didn't deserve to be treated with care after all.
I woke up the next morning like I was being watched and felt my face being caressed by someone.
I found out that it was Frederick whose face looked so gentle and... Wait. Why does he look more handsome right now?
His knuckles halted in the midair when he must have realized he woke me up.
"I, Frederick, greet my goddess for this morning," he uttered in his husky bedroom voice while his expression softened.
I blinked trying to comprehend why his face was so close to me. And the side of my head felt a firm and hard pillow, only for me to realize that I was laying on his biceps.
I was sure that he was the one who was laying on my arm. How come I wake up in a different situation?
And why did it feel so right waking up next to this man?
Was this because of my wolf again who was always feeling flirtatious whenever he was always around?
It must be. Knowing my wolf, she also had a flirtatious attitude.
I yawned when I got up and rubbed my eyes. "How long have you been awake?" I asked before I turned at the bedside table to drink some water. I even bestowed Frederick a glass of water which he gladly obliged and took it.
"Since dawn."
"What?" I looked at him in disbelief.
Frederick nodded. "It is true, my goddess."
I sighed, massaging my temple. "Allow me to guess. Your wolf urges you to do this, am I right?"
"It is also my will."
I scoffed and chuckled before I cupped his face and examined his handsome features. "Darling, I forgot to say this last night. You did great." Then I pet him. "You were such a good boy last night."
Frederick cupped my hand with his eyes looking at me like he was enchanted by my beauty. "I am your slave who doesn't deserve your praise, my goddess." He even closed his eyes, leaning more to my touch.
That pleased me to hear that. It was a good thing that he admitted he was only a mere slave for me.
"My goddess, why do you have an unpleasant mood after you discoursed with that Crown Prince?" he asked after a moment. "And he keeps calling you sister-in-law."
I almost squinted my eyes when Frederick suddenly brought that up. He just suddenly ruined my mood but what happened last night pleased me so I would let it slide. I knelt and hugged him.
"It is nothing. That Crown Prince is a lunatic bastard. Do not mind him," I said and sniffed his alluring scent. I even buried my nose in his hair smelling the sweet fragrance of the bath from last night.
"It seems like this isn't the first time you felt annoyed with him. If he keeps bothering you, do you mind if I punch him?"
I laughed at the absurdity statement from Frederick. "Oh, Frederick... You are really fascinating." I played with his hair. "No need. As long as he is not earnest about bringing his..." I paused for a moment. "...his youngest brother. I wouldn't mind dealing with a bastard like him." I shrugged.
I felt him stiffen. Even the hands that were busy caressing my body ceased from moving. Bewildered, I distanced myself away from him and saw his surprised expression.
"What's with that expression?" I creased my forehead.
Frederick snapped back. "Um..." He cleared his throat. "My goddess, please permit me to ask. However, I do not want you to feel uncomfortable with my question."
I arched my eyebrow. "What do you want to ask?" I got curious all of a sudden.
He stared at me with longing in his eyes before he lowered his gaze. "I noticed this last night. Every time the Crown Prince Alucard mentioned m—I mean, Prince Atticus, you always have the despise expression. Do you abhor him? Also, I remember that you somehow hated my name which is why you named me Frederick, not remaining as Erick." He looked up at me. "Then, I happened to know that His Royal Highness's youngest brother's full name is Atticus Frederick de Carteret. His second name, Frederick... Is that... the person you loathe the most and you named me after his second name, my goddess?"
My mood escalated dramatically. I saw Frederick's eyes panic when I didn't say anything. I suddenly fisted his hair as soon as I managed to comprehend what he said, making him lean his head backward.
"Darling..." I heard him gulping. "Pamper yourself in the bathroom. Then return to the cabin. Do not forget what I ordered you last night," I said, not answering his questions. "Go now and be a good boy before I lose my temper. Alright?" I sweetened my tone and smiled.
There were frightening and melancholy expressions registered in his eyes before he nodded. "Y-Yes, my goddess."
I released his hair and watched him go to the bathroom. I went to take my robe and wrapped it to cover my flimsy nightgown when I heard knocks on my door.
"My muse, we have—"
"Come in." I didn't wait for them to finish and returned to my chair.
"Sir Heimon is here as well, my muse."
I averted my gaze from the window to see Heimon holding a clipboard. He bowed before me and stated his business.
"Luna, this is the right moment for your deliberation." He bestowed me the clipboard.
"Ah, yes. I almost forgot about this." I nodded and checked it. I flipped through the pages to see the names listed. I used the quill pen to mark the list before I returned it to Heimon. "Bring them to the warehouse. Also, Heimon..."
"Yes, Luna?"
"That slave that was in the prison cell right now, order the watchers to place Crew to the GoldenPeach Woods. In a discreet manner. I have decided that he is not in good use," I ordered in my frigid tone.
Heimon bowed his head. "As you command, Luna."
I turned my head when Frederick went out after he took a bath. He frowned seeing that my servants and my head butler were here in my personal space.
"Good thing you are already finished, Frederick," I said as I crossed my legs when he took his strides towards me. I turned to Dorian. "Dorian, assist my darling back to the cabin. Also, reward him with a nice bed to sleep in instead of sleeping on the floor," I commanded.
"Yes, my muse. I will do so as you wish." He bowed his head.
I looked down at Frederick who suddenly knelt before me, not minding that he was naked and he had a chastity belt around his cock and hips.
"Greetings, my goddess. I am here to worship you again."
My eyes suddenly widened a little when he carefully took my foot and lowered his head to kiss it. I inhaled a soft breath when he started leaving some wet kisses on my lower leg up to my knee after he spread my legs. Then his lips stayed near to my cunt before he breathed it softly and looked up in my eyes to see my reaction before he carefully put down my foot to the floor and returned to his kneeling position.
The same kneeling position I taught to him when he first arrived here at my chamber.
"My, my..." I sighed with a small smile on my lips upon realizing this sudden action from my darling. I used my foot to compel him to look up at me when I crossed my legs again after he made my cunt tingle in need of his mouth again. "What's this, darling? You purposely did this because of these men around here. You want them to feel envy?"
A sly smile appeared on my lips when he licked his lips and nodded. "Yes, my goddess." There was no hesitation written in his eyes. There was confidence in them.
"Ah..." I placed my forefinger in my lower lip looking at him with amusement. I could already surmise that he was feeling threatened because I have my servants who could become the men who would pleasure me instead of him. "Since I am pleased with your greeting, you can come with me to have a morning meal." I stood up and left my seat. "Stand up and get dressed. I shall see you downstairs," I ordered, not looking at Frederick.
"Yes, my goddess. Your wish is my command."
When he left my chamber, I turned to Heimon who hadn't left yet because I mind linked to staying for a moment while my servants were still here.
"How long will Reginald stay at Lingen for the negotiation?" I asked coldly.
"In less than two days, Luna."
I scoffed. "I realized that he should have done this negotiation a month ahead." I crossed my arms over my chest. "Why does he only choose this time around when the winter is coming by the end of this month? He didn't do this last year. Why is he doing this so late?" I asked suspiciously.
Heimon nodded. "I am also surprised by Alpha's action. Normally, he would negotiate to Lingen a month ahead before the winter season," he agreed.
I turned to the window, glueing my eyes to the beautiful scenery outside. "Reginald thinks that I am a fool for not noticing his behavior. I knew he would never fail to negotiate for the delivery of our food supply for the pack."
"My muse, do you want the watchers to investigate this matter?" Arthur asked.
"Have you observed any strange behavior with your Alpha these past few months when I wasn't paying attention to that bastard?" I looked at my servants with a stoic glare.
Holland, Arthur, and Dorian exchanged glances, having bewildered expressions. The way they looked seemed that they had no idea what was happening.
"Heimon." I turned my head at Heimon. "I am certain you are running some short errands under your Alpha's orders while working for me. Have you noticed any odd behavior from your Alpha?" I asked, arching my eyebrow with suspicion.
Heimon silenced for a moment, thinking what it could be. "There is one time he ordered me to dispatch a telegram after he went to Lady Bouvron's tea party."
"Oh?" There was a curious smile on my lips. "Who is the addressee?"
"I only saw Folkstone City, Luna. My apologies if I hadn't reported this to you."
"Folkstone City, you say... Hmm..."
Folkstone City was located near the borders between Sowinski Kingdom and Yuanzhong Kingdom where a lot of mercenaries, adventurers, pilgrims were gathering and making a negotiation to earn money and even sell some rare items in the market and even in the black market. It wouldn't be called a City of Bargaining if that wasn't a negotiation for business.
"Is he seeing a woman right now? Perhaps, his mate?" There was a wicked smile on my lips. "Wait... When you dispatched that letter, did it have the insignia or emblem of the House of Viscount Westervelt?"
The emblem of the House of Westervelt was a goblet with two crossed wheat plants, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
Funny that their emblem made me think that it wasn't suitable for the House of Westervelt to have such that kind of meaning for their emblem when they didn't meet up my expectations. If they would decide to change who shall be the patriarch of the House of Westervelt, I would like my brother-in-law, Jonathan to be the next head of the Westervelt Family.
Unfortunately, Reginald was the one handling it.
Shame.
"There is no emblem, Luna. Alpha did not melt any wax beads at that time."
"Fascinating..." I nipped my chin with my forefinger and thumb, having an interesting smile when Heimon said that Reginald did not use the emblem of their house. I glanced at Arthur who was waiting for my command. "Summon the watchers. I have some chores they need to do," I commanded.
"Yes, my muse. Your wish is my command."
When Arthurt left, I faced Heimon. "Tell Philea that I need the keys to Reginald's study room. If she disobeys, please be certain that I will punish her. I hope she will not defy me." I smiled sweetly.
I caught him shivering in fear before he nodded. "Y-Yes, Luna. I will do as you command."
"Now, then..." I faced the two servants I have with me right now. "I need to be pampered. Shall we then?" I offered my hands to them.
They accepted my hands and approached me by placing their hands on my waist. "We will do our best, my muse," they said meaningfully which made me smirk.