Page 44 of A Kiss From a Faerie King

“A lady would never do such a thing.”

Emrys chuckles before joining his mouth with mine. The kiss is gentle, and tender, in a way that brings tears to my eyes. I don’t let them fall, I only kiss him harder. Everything is perfect. An old insecurity worms it’s way into my heart. Is all of this too good to be true? Am I worthy of such a picturesque life?

Emrys breaks me from my thoughts as his lips tickle my ear.

“I see no lady here, only a queen. Queens demand whatever they please.”

My hands cup his head as my eyes lower. I can’t stop the words from passing through my lips. I hate this insecurity I still carry. Will it leave me with time? Or is this one last gift from my parents I’ll never be able to rid myself of?

“Are you so certain of me? Of our connection to have bound me to you in such a way?”

Emrys pulls back, his brows lowering over his dark eyes.

“Are you having doubts?” he asks. His claws cup my cheek and force my gaze to meet his.

Biting my lip, I shake my head. Who can I share my worries with if not him? After all, he is the only one who can truly eradicate them for me.

“Just old insecurities threatening to ruin everything. I never felt good enough during my old life. I just worry that you’ve made a mistake. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t doubt you. After all that you’ve done for me.”

Shame, an ugly and all too familiar emotion makes my eyes lower.

“Never apologize for your feelings,” he growls. “It will take time for you to unlearn the lies taught to you in the human world.”

I shake my head in agreement. Emrys tightens his hold on me, and I feel his hard cock rub against my wet pussy. I let out a soft moan as he does it again, my desire replacing any other feelings. My eyes snap up to his.

“As for your insecurities…” His tongue licks over the shell of my ear. “I’ll fuck them out of you. Your place is beside me. Or better yet, my place is inside of you for eternity.”

I smile and lift my hips. His cock nudges my entrance as I meet his heated gaze.

“Then that’s what you shall have.”

Our chests speed up as we stare at each other, the desire and love we shared last night raging inside us again. Demanding we claim each other and bring the threads of souls together once more. The heat of bodies burns away all doubts.

Love. I must tell him. Now, I won’t keep this to myself any longer.

“Emrys,” I say. My hands tangle in his hair. “I?—”

Unease curdles my stomach. Something is wrong. I can feel it. The meadow dims, and the breeze whips through the open window. It's cold and stings my nose with its metallic scent. Emrys roars, his chest vibrating against mine as he sits straight up in the bed.

“Intruders,” he spits. His dark eyes glow with a fury I’ve never seen before. “I’ll deal with them at once, my blossom.”

I pull the silk sheet to my chest as I watch Emrys tear the room apart. He yanks on his thin, dark-colored pants. With a wave of his hand, an unbuttoned white shirt covers his back and flows down his arms. Anger pours from him as I watch his crown grow—the branches becoming thicker and the leaves denser.

Whoever made the mistake of interrupting us will feel the full wrath of my king.

“You will be safe here, my blossom. I’ll be back to fill your needy little pussy in no time. You have my word.”

My cheeks heat as Emrys heads towardsThe Great Oak’sopening. Somehow, I manage to find my voice.

“Wait,” I say. Emrys turns towards me, his fury melting into affection the longer he stares at me. “I am the queen now. Perhaps we should see to these trespassers together.”

My hand gently touches the flower crown. The petals weave between my curls and dance under my fingers as if they are eager for my touch. This is my life now, and I want to claim it. My role here is important; while I love sharing Emrys’s bed, I want to have a larger purpose than just a lover.

I want the responsibility of caring for the land and the people who set me free. Ruling over them with my king at my side is a privilege. I won’t shrink from my duties.

Emrys pads over to me. His hand meets mine in my hair and gently traces over the petals of the wildflowers. It sends a shiver down my spine as I feel them revel in his attention.

“My beautiful, fierce queen. You would do me this honor of ruling by my side?”

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