Chapter 62

“ Tell me you’re mine,” he demanded as his teeth grazed over the tip of my nipple, letting a moan escape my mouth by the sensation. His voice was thick with possession as his hand slid between my legs, teasing me with a touch that was both gentle and rough at the same time.

“ I’m yours,” I breathed, my body trembling beneath him. “ I’m yours, Kaden. Only yours.”

“ Your scent of arousal is driving me insane.”

With that, something inside him snapped. His mouth was on mine again, his kisses wild and unrestrained, his body pressing me deeper into the bed as if he couldn’t get close enough. There was no hesitation, no holding back. This was raw, primal, and I was lost in the storm of it.

His hard cocked pressed against my thighs and I opened to give him more access. There was an intense hunger inside me, to feel his hard cock inside me. I have never done it before, but I craved him inside me. It is unlike anything I had ever felt.

His shaft finds it’s way to my opening, he pushed into me, and I cried out at the sensation—the mix of pleasure and pain sending shockwaves through me. But he didn’t stop. His hands gripped my hips as he thrust deeper, harder, and I wrapped my legs around him, pulling him closer, wanting more. I needed more.

Kaden’s movements became faster, more urgent, and I matched him, meeting every thrust with a fierce need of my own. I arc my back moaning at the sensation building inside me, growing with each thrust of Kaden’s cock slamming into me. I had never felt like this—so alive, so powerful, and yet so completely vulnerable at the same time. The fire between us built higher and higher, until I felt like I was going to explode.

“ Kaden,” I gasped, my nails digging into his back as I felt the tension coil tighter inside me, ready to snap.

“ Scream for me, little one. Scream only for me,” he growled, his voice rough and strained as he thrust deeper, harder. “ I want to hear the sound of the pleasure I give you.”

And then it happened. The tension broke, and I shattered beneath him, my body spasming as the pleasure ripped through me in waves. I screamed his name, my entire world narrowing down to just him—his body, his touch, the way he filled me completely.

Kaden wasn’t far behind. With one final thrust, he groaned, his body tensing as he found his release, his lips crashing down on mine as we rode the wave together.

When it was over, he collapsed on top of me, his breath hot and heavy against my neck. I could feel his heart pounding in time with mine, and I knew that this was more than just the physical connection. It was the bond, the fire between us that would never fade.

“ You’re mine,” he whispered again, his voice soft now, but no less intense.

“ And you’re mine,” I whispered back, my fingers tracing lazy patterns on his back as I held him close. We stayed like that for what felt like forever, our bodies entwined, the fire between us still burning, but now softer, a steady heat that pulsed through me with every breath.

I had never felt so complete, so whole. Kaden was my mate, and I was his. And now, finally, there was no more running.


*****



As I stirred from a deep, peaceful sleep in Kaden’s arms, the soft knock on the door roused us both. My eyelids fluttered open, the warmth of Kaden’s embrace still holding me close. The room was bathed in soft, golden light from the early evening sun filtering through the curtains, casting everything in a gentle glow. I felt an overwhelming sense of contentment as I realized I had slept the entire day nestled against Kaden.

Another soft knock broke the quiet. Kaden gently shifted, careful not to disturb me more than necessary. He reached for his pants, slipping them on as he moved toward the door. When he opened it, a maid stood there, bowing slightly before delivering her message.

“ Your Majesty, apologies for disturbing you, but it’s time to start preparing for the Crystal-Light Ball. Everything has been arranged, and her Majesties ladies maids are here to assist her.”

Kaden gave her a nod of acknowledgment and turned back to me with a warm, easy smile. I had been watching him, still sprawled lazily across the bed, wrapped in the covers, the events of the night before still vivid in my mind. His gaze softened, and he walked back over to me, bending down to press a lingering kiss to my forehead.

“ I’ll leave you to your lady’s maids,” he murmured. “ Get ready, little one. I’ll see you soon.” He winked at me, sending a shiver of excitement through me, before straightening up, his movements fluid and graceful, the command of a king unmistakable in every step.

As he left, the door creaked open again, and Merilla padded in, followed by my two ladies' maids, Beth and Vicky. They entered with bustling energy, arms laden with luggage, dresses, and accessories.

“ Well, well, well, look at you,” Merilla teased, her blue eyes gleaming with mischief. “ You slept like the dead, didn’t you? And here I was thinking you might be up and about already, regaling us with tales of this morning.”

My cheeks flamed instantly at her implication, and I hastily pulled the covers up to my chin as if that would somehow protect me from her playful interrogation.

" Merilla!" I groaned. " Don't start."

Beth and Vicky exchanged sly glances but remained respectfully quiet as they began unpacking the gowns and supplies for the evening. They knew better than to involve themselves in Merilla’s antics, but they clearly enjoyed the show.

“ Oh, come now," Merilla continued and if she was human, I bet there would have been a smirk, " Don’t think you can avoid me forever. You look positively glowing! Something must’ve happened, and I intend to find out exactly what."

I rolled my eyes and slowly sat up, clutching the sheet to my chest as I tried to compose myself. I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to divulge, but with Merilla, there was no escaping. She would pry and prod until she had at least a few juicy details.

Beth handed me a plush robe, and I gratefully wrapped it around myself before slipping out of bed. The maids began setting up for the preparation ahead, laying out brushes, makeup, and the stunning gown I had chosen for tonight. My thoughts briefly wandered back to Kaden’s warmth, his lips against mine, the way his hands had felt as they explored every inch of me, but I quickly shook my head, trying to stay focused.

Merilla, never one to miss a beat, raised a brow at my silence. “ You don’t have to tell me everything, just the good bits. You know I live vicariously through you.”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “ It was... intense,” I finally admitted in our mind-link, so that the maids didn’t hear. “ More than I ever imagined. Kaden... he was—” My words trailed off as my cheeks flushed again, but this time, I didn’t mind the warmth that spread through me at the thought of him.

“ Ah, so it was that good, huh?” Merilla teased, her chuckles clear in my mind. " I had a feeling you two would be unstoppable once you finally let yourself feel the bond."

I couldn’t argue with that. The bond between us had felt like it was burning from the inside out, fierce and overwhelming in the best possible way. But the memory of it only made me nervous about what tonight would bring. The Crystal-Light Ball wasn’t just any ball—it was a royal affair, and I would be stepping into Kaden’s world fully. The thought sent a flurry of butterflies through my stomach.

Beth and Vicky guided me over to a large vanity as they began their work, delicately brushing my hair and styling it into something worthy of the occasion. Vicky gently pulled my hair into a loose fishtail braid that hung over my right shoulder, while Beth curled the strands that framed my face. It was elegant yet soft, and it suited the evening perfectly.

As the minutes passed, the nerves in my stomach calmed, replaced by a growing excitement.

By the time they were done, I hardly recognized myself in the mirror. I looked like a princess, the kind of woman who belonged in the palace, at Kaden’s side.