4.2 Flower by Charlene Hartnady

Author:Charlene Hartnady [Hartnady, Charlene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-06-28T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Through a slightly thinner patch in the canopy above, Xavier could just make out some light from the moon. He knew that if he was able to see into the night sky, it would be a crescent moon above him.

He took a deep breath as he walked across the final planks of the walkway. Hoping that he had allowed the princess enough time, he had been unable to stay away any longer.

Gideon’s eyes narrowed on him. “The princess is asleep and should not be disturbed…my lord.” He said, keeping his voice down.

Xavier punched the male while trying not to make too much noise. Gideon grunted, taking a step backwards.

“I’m afraid I have to insist,” Xavier ground out through clenched teeth.

Using the sleeve on his right arm, Gideon wiped away the blood that was leaking from his nose. He shook his head. “Esral cried again after that female left and only just fell asleep. Esral is to mate with York in a few days. With all due respect, my lord. I could scent her on you—”

Xavier didn’t wait for him to finish his sentence, he punched the male again. “That’s Princess Esral to you. I’m not asking you, I’m…” He took a deep breath, trying to remind himself that the male was just standing up for Esral. That he actually thought he was doing the right thing by her. “There is something that the two of us need to discuss. It’s very important.”

Gideon’s face was contorted in rage. He was panting heavily and again used his shirt to wipe the blood off of his face. “I don’t like it,” he growled as he stepped to the side. “It’s just not right. She has been claimed by another male. If she so much as sniffs, let alone sheds a single tear…”

“What will you do?” Xavier narrowed his eyes at the male, clenching his fists at his sides. Gideon clenched his jaw but lowered his eyes. “I am not here to hurt the princess,” Xavier finally growled. He didn’t wait for a response, instead, he carefully opened Esral’s door closing it softly behind him.

She made a restless noise in her sleep and the covers rustled as she stirred. Xavier just stood there at the foot of her bed and watched her sleep for half a minute. Pretending for just a short while that the events of this afternoon had never taken place. Then, he grew a set of balls and called her name.

The princess sat straight up, her eyes wide. Her hair a thick mass about her shoulders. Xavier swallowed thickly as the sheets pooled around her hips, she wore a barely there silken gown held on by thin straps.

When his eyes snapped back up, hers were filled with anger. “How dare you come unannounced into my chamber?”

“How dare I? Easily, princess, earlier today you practically begged me to give us a chance and now I find out that you asked York to take you as your mate just yesterday. According to

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