Three Kings by Nikki Jefford

Author:Nikki Jefford [Jefford, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Nikki Jefford
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Melarue

“My lady?” Gem’s mouth gaped open when she walked into my chamber the next morning and noticed Ryo in bed beside me. He lay on his back, arm covering his eyes.

“Good morning, Gem,” I called out cheerfully, sitting up in my cream slip. “And it’s princess now.” My grin felt wicked as I showed teeth.

Lulu gasped. Magnolia clutched her chest. And Heath, the real Heath, tripped and nearly fell to his knees. They all stopped at the edge of the bed and stared. If I didn’t feel so triumphant, I might’ve wanted to blush at their scrutiny.

Pulled a fast one over Albedo. Ha! Team Ryo and Mel rule.

They continued to stare at us in shock.

Show’s over, I was tempted to boast. Mated and consummated. Done and done. Blessings and all. Pulled one over on the tramp team, too. Knowing they were tied up tight and gagged added to last night’s gratification.

Ryo lowered his arms and glowered at our audience. “Oh, for fuck’s sake, take the morning off,” he grumbled. “I will see to my mate.”

I thought that word would terrify me. Instead, it sang across my mind and zinged through my entire body. Pledging myself to Ryo had the opposite effect of feeling bound. I felt liberated. I felt free to do all the things I’d imagined before with no more barriers. He was mine.

Gem’s eyes expanded. “My lady?” she squeaked.

“Princess Mel,” I stated, lifting my head. Victory was oh so sweet, even though I was still a prisoner. This was what happened when I was trapped for too long. I got surly. “All of you, go,” I said in a commanding voice. “But don’t tell Albedo. I want to deliver the news to his Royal Highness myself at breakfast.” My lips lifted again.

My servants walked backward, still unable to look away. Gem was the last to go. Before she went, I called her back.

“Yes, my—Princess Mel?”

“Please bring me a tincture—the pregnancy preventing kind.”

“Leave it at the door,” Ryo added.

Gem bobbed her head and scurried out.

By the time the door clicked shut, Ryo had flipped around and straddled me. My pulse dashed wildly. Dark hair hung over his forehead and cheeks as he smiled down at me, eyes glinting.

“Good morning, mate,” he drawled.

“Same to you,” I said.

He beamed at me with pleasure.

I chewed on my lower lip and studied him. “Was last night with me your first time?” I was curious. We hadn’t taken time to really talk after Berlin left us. I’d expected a lot of discussion, but we’d both turned breathless with anticipation as we explored one another beneath the bed sheets for hours before joining. I didn’t think I’d sleep after that, not with my brain going all haywire. Red-horned Mel had been dry humping the space around my head in jubilation, shouting for more one minute, then off snoozing the next.

Ryo pursed his lips. His eyes grew stormy. “No,” he said. “Cirrus had one of his servants take care of that years ago.”

I scowled. “Your family seriously sucks.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.