Royal Protector: Battle Of Love (Celestial Mates Book 8) by Marla Therron

Author:Marla Therron [Therron, Marla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-09-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6: Hollow Treasures And Dark Lusts

They retuned to the palace late in the evening, when the sky was painted in dark pinks and reds. It made the mood even more romantic, and Kayla was walking on air as the flyer landed in the hangar and the couple disembarked.

The mood was shattered, though, when Virgon marched grim-faced across the hangar to meet them. “At last, you’re back,” the big Zodian said directly to Leos, not even looking at Kayla.

“What is it? What’s the matter?” demanded Leos, scowling at him. “Can’t I have some time to myself?”

“We have an emergency,” Virgon said gruffly. “There is a dispute between the King and the trade delegation from the Kestrel Dynasty. We need you to mediate. You know how Geminus gets.”

Leos sighed heavily. “I really don’t have time for this. I am spending time with Kayla.”

“You go and help your brother,” Kayla said giving him a light kiss on the cheek. “We can meet up later.”

“I’ll be back as soon as I can,” Leos said, sliding his hand around her waist.

Kayla felt an aching heat surging through her. “I’ll be waiting in my quarters,” she said softly.

Virgon cleared his throat noisily. “My prince,” he said, “time is pressing.”

Kayla flushed and giving Leos one more lingering kiss headed back to her quarters, eager for their next meeting. As she entered the finely appointed apartment she closed the door behind her and leant against it, lost in a daydream. It was several moments before she saw the little figure watching her from across the room.

“What are you doing in here?” she demanded, her shock turning to anger when she recognised the intruder.

“Do not be cruel to a humble servant, lady,” whined the Fool as he somersaulted toward her, his bells jingling. “I bear wonderful gifts,” he added. “Beautiful baubles for a beautiful mistress.”

Kayla glared at him and then at the small black box the Fool clutched to his chest. He gave her a leering grin and bowed down, lifting the box up to her chest. It opened with a click and she found herself looking at a magnificent necklace made of multi-coloured diamonds that shone lustrously.

“What is this?” asked Kayla, utterly perplexed.

“A sign of love, a token of fidelity from one utterly captivated by your charms,” the Fool said in a sing-song voice. “Love makes Fools of Kings and Kings of Fools.”

“Kings?” Kayla echoed, a cold feeling sweeping through her. “This isn’t from Leos is it?”

The Fool cackled, and slapped the lid down on the box. He straightened up and started tossing it playfully into the air. “The strutting Raven Prince got the ripe treasure without parting with a penny. That’s true love if ever I saw it, or is it supreme stupidity? For other lesser suitors for the lady’s illustrious charms a claim must be staked and a dowry set at the door.”

“This necklace is from Geminus, isn’t it?” Kayla said, scowling at the little man.

“A cold talon between the legs can bring as much pleasure as a silky finger,” chuckled the Fool.

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