Lady In Red

15

"I won't -" He whispered before a kiss landed on my lips and he leans back sitting on the bed.

What had I done?

Dread set inside my heart as I stare at his back in fear. The first dread, was because he had rejected me. I had displeased the king and now my future was only in the dungeons. And the second, was when my eyes laid upon his bare back. The scars.

He stood up walking two steps ahead and I feel as if he would dispose of me that very moment.

"F-Forgive me." I blurt out, my tears now slipping down my neck as I sat up my hands slowly pulling my nightdress to cover my chest. He stopped and looked back at me. I saw his eyes go wide as I look down and stand up.

"I-I was -I don't how to. But I can take it-"

"Ruby."

I heard his voice in my ears. I wondered how fast he got right in front of me.

I sniff as he picked me up in his arms and I gasp circling my hand around his neck, my head down in fear.

He sat on the couch before the mantle and settled me over his lap. I could feel my stomach twist and turn with arousal and embarrassment.

"I am sorry," I said with a sniff.

He cupped my chin and pushed me to face him. There was a moment of silence between us as he kissed my cheek.

"I shall not until you are ready."

"I am ready. I assure you. Your Majesty, I only wish to give you an heir as soon as possible. That..is my only duty" I whispered.

His demeanor changed so quickly, As he clenched his jaw and looked away. I frown trying to understand what has suddenly angered him.

"You think I only want an heir? You think I married you so you could just sit here and give me a child?" He grunts and I gulp.

He suddenly sets me down on the couch and stands up looking away while his hands brush across his hair.

"I-I was told it would make you and the court happy-" I stopped myself. I had no idea what could anger him even more.

He snapped his head at me and I looked up at him in fear.

"I-I forgive me-"

"Ruby." His voice was so addicting.

"I am disappointed in what you think of me."

I gasp in my head.

"No! No...your majesty-"

"IT Is Xerxes for you !" I flinch, although he didn't scream he spoke clearly and sternly but now I cloud tell why everyone feared him. There was a heavy weight to his voice, something no one could do. His voice sends shivers down my spine.

"I-I do not know what would offend you and what wouldn't," I said so softly.

I cover my mouth in shock as he kneels before me and grabbed my neck pulling me closer.

"You are my Queen. So Act like it. I do not wish to do anything unless you are ready."

I frown and shook my head.

"So you-you aren't angry?" I questioned and he sighs pulling me to stand up and lifting me up. I let my arms cling to his neck as my legs wrapped around his torso. My heart filled with flutters as he sat on the couch with me on him. I let go of his neck and let my arms rest on his extremely huge biceps.

"No Lycan can hurt his mate. One should die if he does."

"But I am not-" I stopped myself as I feel tingles and butterflies in my stomach. I suddenly looked into his eyes for some reason and just stare at them. I felt like he was saying something through them. Had I not thought about it, I would've never known. As the thoughts of Lycans having mates dwell upon me, I gasp.

"I can't be.." I whispered but he kissed me deeply.

"You are" He said grabbing my waist tighter and wrapping his hand around my neck as we kissed.

"But I am a human-" I said between the kisses and he hummed, kissing me roughly. I pulled away breathing heavily and put the back of my hand on my lips.

"You are mine. Mine for eternity."

My mind was hazy, however. Did the king say that to satisfy me? To make me comfortable? But I could tell of his sincere words.

I remember when I found out about them having someone destined with them. A clear thread of lovers, which was why they were such a close community. They held balls specifically for it. I found it displeasing at first. But it soon settled within me that they were different. Not us.

He didn't consummate that night. He said he would wait and have me to his fullest when I was ready than claim me now and leave me hurt. Although I wished to say I wanted it, I said nothing.

I wasn't prepared for the king to act in such a way. It was new, unexpected considering the cruel actions he had done. Was it truly how he felt or was this an act? It would break my heart if it was.

We slept that night in peace. His hands wrapped around my waist as his chest pressed against my back. He didn't let go till morning.

It was surreal, the King wanted to wait until I was comfortable, that was the most respect I was given as a lady.

I woke up feeling fuzzy, my body hurt because of the long travel. I lay there staring at the ceiling till I felt a heavy hand over my stomach. I panic seeing the King sleeping soundly beside me. He was so huge, like a bear beside me. I gulped trying to move but to my shock, he pulled me closer.

I had forgotten how he stripped me naked last night and hugged me under the woollen blanket. I was naked as a wee baby. His length now suddenly poking my waist and his hand right below my breasts made me wet between my legs.

I blush as he nuzzled his face in my neck. The tickling didn't stop on my neck and he breathed in deeply before moving to sleep over my chest. I stayed still contemplating a lot before my eyes landed on his hair.

They looked so smooth. My fingers ran across his head enjoying his soft fluffy hair under my fingers forgetting who he was for a moment.

"How long have you been awake." He asked snapping me out of my little bubble and I move my hand away just an inch only for his hand to grab mine.

He looked up at me through his thick lashes. His eyes were so sharp they could cut through lies.

"N-not long," I said softly.

He hummed falling back on my chest, My eyes go wide as his hand softly caressed my right breast while his lips laid light kisses over my neck.

I moan unable to hold it any longer and he grunts.

"I hope you forgive me for what I might do tonight."

I look at him as he wraps his hand around my waist before running his hands up and down my torso giving me butterflies.

"I-I do not mind doing it," I whispered. But his sudden chuckle grabbed my attention.

"I am not talking about f*****g Ruby"

The amount of sudden heat that creeps into my chest and neck as he said that was unbearable. I could feel my cheeks get hot as he stared at me. But I ignored the butterflies and asked for his answer.

"Th-then?" I asked. He grabbed my hand pulling it to rest over his head. I continued my play with his soft hair as he demanded me to with his eyes.

"I wish to mark you as mine."

It felt as if he had engulfed the body of my soul completely, His skin touching mine was too unbearable as the constant sparks kept bursting in my body but it was too much.

"I thought I was yours the moment I married you, my king."

That slipped from my tongue quite easily, I gasp as he wrapped his fingers around my neck and squeezed it. My mind was rather on his length, hard on my lower belly. His long hand extended from his fingers around my neck, his wrist down to between my breasts and his elbow below them. It felt different, arousing if I could comprehend.

"What did I ask you to call me when we are alone Ruby?"

His husky voice now demanded an answer in such a tone that I was obligated to give me a reply.

"Xerxes" I whispered and he lets go of my neck cupping my cheek, brushing his thumb softly over it before his hand went down to my breasts and cupped them.

I closed my eyes as his lips touched my chest, going to my breasts and coming back up again, I was drowning in that feeling of pleasure, he had put me in a state I couldn't stop feeling and when he suddenly bites me making me shriek, I felt like it wasn't the pain I would feel if I was truly harmed.

"Forgive me, I cannot hold myself back any longer."