Page 124 of The Silent Mountain
He snaps his hips upwards, making me moan in delight. I forget everything around me, just relishing in the sensation of feeling him fill me up, and how close I feel to him. I can’t imagine my life without him anymore. My body tenses up, a shiver going down my spine as I feel my orgasm hitting me. I keep riding it out, feeling how Favian’s cock pulsates inside me and his warm liquid fills me up.
With a sigh of pleasure, I enjoy the intensity of all the sensations I am feeling now, before finally pulling away and dropping down on my back next to him. Favian turns over to pull me back into his arms. “Did I already thank you for coming back to me?”
“Plenty,” I say, feeling content and peaceful lying next to him like this.
“I feel like I should thank you every day anew.”
I feel drowsy with sleep, yet force my eyes to stay open to look at him, to take in all of his features, the way his intense blue eyes look at me, and the way he smiles. He doesn’t smile a lot, but he always does for me. In a way, I got incredibly lucky. I have a loving family, and despite struggling, going through tough times, and losing friends and my first love, I was rewarded with a second love and with a second family. Other people have nothing, and here I am with so much. I want to remember this feeling, for whenever I have to make tough decisions, and when I help those in need. Everyone deserves a family and love in their life.
“I would always come back to you,” I say quietly before slowly drifting back to sleep.
“My queen,” Stefan approaches me on a sturdy, brown horse. My heart makes a leap of joy to see that he’s picked up horse riding too, like many of the warriors and clan members have.
It has been a couple of weeks since Elio and I were caught on that Goddess-forsaken island, and both of us have done a lot to deal with the changes in our lives. Elio has begun to study under Erin and Frederick. Once he is of age, he will travel to one of our adjacent kingdoms to learn more about medicine. It looks like he has found his calling.
Meanwhile, I was officially announced as the clan’s queen, a mere formality as both Favian and Stefan kept explaining. Unlike with other shifters, coronation ceremonies are a very private celebration for dragons. Only the clan is allowed to be present. I found it very fitting for me to be surrounded by my fellow clan members and experience how happy they were to see me officially crowned.
By now, I have also gone back to horse riding, something that was surprisingly easy for me, despite my new handicap. I also picked up my training again, together with Ludwig, to learn how to fight one-handed. Ludwig has been so patient, almost eager to help me. He doesn’t talk much, and he is far from the person he was before, but I will make sure to help him through these tough times. Barbara loved him, and we will honor her by helping him recover.
“Stefan, I didn’t know you were looking for me, or I wouldn’t have blocked my mind link. Ludwig and I decided to train on the outskirts, in my wolf form. Ros is still learning how to handle her handicap.”
“I bet she is holding up well,” Stefan says.
“She is.”
Ludwig straightens his back, nodding his head at Stefan. “Advisor,” he says politely. “How may we help you?”
“The king has sent me,” he says. “We have visitors.”
I help Ludwig gather our weapons and saddle our horses before we both mount them and follow Stefan. “What kind of visitors?”
“He said not to tell you,” Stefan chuckles. “It’s a secret.”
“You are not telling me, even if it means crossing your queen?” I ask with a grin.
“My queen can be scary,” Stefan chuckles. “But I know better than to upset my king.”
“So, I lose against Favian?”
“I am sorry, Your Highness,” he says evenly.
I laugh. “It’s okay, I understand you. As long as Ludwig can keep being at my side, we are even.”
“Of course,” Ludwig promises.
We ride the rest of the path in silence until we approach the castle. There, I can finally pick up his scent. That’s why Favian told Stefan to keep it as a surprise! I pick up my pace, leaving the other two men behind, and chase towards the castle, where I jump off my horse easily. Right at the entrance door, I can spot Favian and our guest.
“Endellion!” I blurt out, jumping into my brother’s arms. I haven’t seen him for so long. Ever since he became king of the werewolf kingdom, he’s been so busy. I was really happy when Azadeh visited us a while ago, but sad that he couldn’t make it.
“Alana,” he says warmly, hugging me back. “I am so happy to see you.”
“Did you come by yourself?”
“Yes, Aza stayed at home to lead the country, but I have my beta with me and some warriors.”
“So, Shayan came?” I ask. “This time without Tynan.”
“Yes, although Ty almost threw a tantrum,” Endellion says with a grin. He draws back to look at me. “It’s good to see that you recovered so well. Mom said you are doing well, but I wanted to see for myself.”
