Claimed Royalty by Betty Shreffler

Author:Betty Shreffler [Shreffler, Betty]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

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FIORA

Blinking twice, I take a deep breath and focus on my surroundings. Memories flood my mind—flames, falling wood, excruciating pain as I hit the water. I remember being carried, the familiar scent of Matheas, hearing my father talking to the doctor.

“She has a torn rotator cuff and deltoid muscle, concussion, and third-degree burns on her neck, back, shoulder, and wrist. She’ll need to spend the night in a healing chamber. Tomorrow, she’ll be recovered.”

Inside the horizontal healing tube, I press the release button above me and the glass case opens. Matheas is at my side instantly. With tired eyes, he stares at me with relief.

“Did you sleep at all?” I ask, my dry throat turning my voice into little more than a whisper.

“Enough.”

Handing water to me from the stand next to the healing tube, I take it with gratitude, gulping down the refreshing liquid.

“How do you feel?”

“Sore. I need a healing bath.”

“I’ll start it.”

“Thank you.”

With the water running, I take careful steps and walk to it. Matheas puts out his hand, and I accept it, letting him assist me into the tub. Removing his soldier’s garb, he climbs in behind me. Laying against him, the sore sensations ease away. Arms around me, he kisses my cheek and caresses all over my body.

“I didn’t finish,” I grumble.

“You were five steps from the final platform before the ceiling caved. No one can say you weren’t able to complete the challenge. You finished every obstacle even with injuries, and all of Anauka knows this. Your injuries were made public. Had the ceiling not burned out, you’d have completed it. There’s no arguing that.” With my silence, he cups my chin and angles my face to his. “You’re not being viewed as weak. All night, the people celebrated in your honor, saying you’re a true Queen. A leader who will protect them with strength and sacrifice. They believe in you more than they ever have.”

Eyes roaming his face, I see the pride and affection in them. Burying my lips in his, I wrap my arms around him, rotating my body to face him.

“It gives me relief to hear this. I never want my people to see me as weak.”

Rubbing my side, I indulge in the pleasure of his caress.

“You were amazing in that trial. You proved there is no weakness in you.”

“There is one,” Brushing my lips over his, I stare into his beautiful cerulean blues, “…you.”

With my legs straddling him, I gather his length in my hand and stroke him repeatedly. Head falling back, he gives into the pleasure. My kisses continue to claim his lips as I bring him to orgasm.

“Fi,” he mutters, reaching his climax.

Seeing the satisfaction in his eyes brings me my own gratification, the kind that is emotionally fulfilling, knowing I can bring him such pleasure. Pulling me against his chest, his spent cock presses to my center.

“If only we could stay here longer.”

“I know,” I complain. “Today is the splendor ceremony. The official beginning of the suitor phase.

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