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  Well there’s no point in denying it now, he already knows. I might as well confess. It’s not like I need to hide it anymore, there’s no Fred here and as far as Tobias is concerned, we’re engaged. She swallowed, her mouth suddenly feeling extremely parched. “Tobias, I love you.”

  He smiled, the simple movement of his lips transforming his formerly stoic face into one that was alive with joy. “I was beginning to wonder when you’d come out with it and tell me,” he laughed, lightly running his hands over the exposed skin of her stomach.

  “Well, don’t be too smug about it,” she chided, though the wide grin on her face served to diminish its effect.

  “I was getting sort of worried,” he laughed leaning over so that their noses were almost touching. “I mean it’s no secret that I love you, but you, you weren’t saying anything, though I could hear it in your head. I think that’s my favourite place to be.”

  She gasped, shocked at the revelation. “Hey! My thoughts are private.”

  “There shouldn’t be any secrets between mates, no secrets and no lies, so there’s really nothing wrong with me having a little look every now and again. Besides the only reason I can is because of you, my parents don’t have this wonderful way to share information between them, so it’s really your own fault.”

  “Why you –”

  His lips meeting hers once again cut off her words, but the kiss this time was different. No longer angry and desperate for touch, his lips moved over hers leisurely, the kiss drugging her with its intensity. He wrapped her within his arms, holding her as close to his body as possible before deepening the kiss, lightly brushing his tongue against hers before retreating. The tantalising brushes of his tongue against hers caused her to respond, running her hands through his hair to keep him in place; she waited for him to move. His tongue once again just brushed against her own but instead of allowing him to retreat she followed, moving her tongue against his.

  He smiled at her initiative, running his hands over her exposed skin, palming the firm cheeks of her ass and pulling her closer against his growing hardness. She gasped at the sensation, shocked at the feeling before she began to rock her hips into his, desperate to relieve the ache building between her thighs.

  She’ll be the death of me, Tobias groaned pulling her closer.

  But what a way to go, his wolf sighed, content.

  We can’t take her so don’t try to do anything stupid.

  I’m happy to be a bystander for now.

  Good.

  His mouth left hers, moving from her neck to her chest and leaving a trail of warm kisses in its wake. He sat up for a moment, content to simply enjoy the sight of her almost naked and ready for the taking. These have got to go, he thought, thumbing the edges of her simple underwear. He looked up, unsurprised to see that her bare nipples were now pointed, awaiting him. A warm hand covered one of her exposed breasts palming it, while his mouth lowered on the other, sucking the straining tip within the warm cavern of his mouth.

  “Tobias,” she moaned, her back arching from the bed at the sensation, pushing the nipple farther into his mouth.

  His tongue flicked the nipple in his mouth and she felt the wetness that had been growing between her legs multiply in a rush. The hand at her other breast moved, rubbing the hardened nipple between his fingertips. He sat back on his haunches momentarily regarding his work before his head descended once more, switching from suckling one nipple to the other until Alex was writhing beneath him.

  “Tobias,” she pleaded, “I need…”

  “I know exactly what you need, let me give it to you.” Tobias grinned, his warm breath gliding over her damp nipples and making her shudder. His thumbs hooked into the edges of her underwear, pulling them down her legs as he moved down her body eventually coming to rest at the juncture of her thighs.

  “Perfect,” he sighed.

  The feel of warm breath against her lower regions startled Alex and her body froze. “Tobias?” Her thighs began to close but a firm hand against each leg prevented her from completing the move. “Tobias, I –”

  “Sshh,” he breathed, trying to calm her. “Let me do this, I want to do this, I –” He groaned, spreading her outer lips before he fell upon her, his mouth ravenous. She gasped at the first contact of his tongue against the sensitive flesh, the gasp quickly turned into a pleasure filled moan as he continued to use his talented tongue to gain her submission. Perfect, he thought, as he lapped at the warm liquid that had appeared for him. His tongue was wild, licking her frantically before focusing on the small bundle of nerves guaranteed to bring her pleasure, flicking it quickly with the end of his tongue. Her moans filled the room and her back arched from the bed. “Tobias.”

  He abruptly sat up and the departure of his mouth against her flesh made her frown. “Tobias?”

  He remained silent, letting her question drift away before sinking a finger into her tight passage, she moaned at the unexpected sensation, lifting her hips to meet his questing finger. A second quickly joined the first, its smooth entry and her pleasure filled reactions pleasing Tobias immensely. Thrusting the fingers within her, he smiled as she writhed on the bed before spreading the digits within her body, stretching her to make way for a third. Her body stiffened at the intrusion and she looked at him with wide questioning eyes.

  “Tobias?” Her voice was small and confused and rather than answer her he allowed his head to descend once more. He flicked the small bud with his tongue while his fingers remained seated deep within her. A flood of wetness soon coated his fingers and she began moving her hips into his waiting digits.

  Good girl. He grinned, thrusting his fingers within her, pleased by the ease with which she had accepted them. Her body felt hot and she could feel the pleasure building within her. “Tobias, I’m going to –” He growled and the sensation sent her over the edge, her body convulsing around his fingers while he lapped at her. Sitting back on his haunches, he watched, smiling as her body recovered, her bright green eyes soon locking with his, a satisfied smile creeping over her features. He ran the heel of his palm over his engorged shaft, groaning and she frowned quickly pulling herself up to a sitting position.

  “Tobias,” she moved forward, eliminating the distance between them. “I know you said that we can’t…well you know,” her hands crept up under his shirt and the feel of her hands touching him elicited another groan from him. “But I’ve been thinking and I want to do something for you, will you let me?”

  He looked at her, his eyes flitting over her face. “I don’t think we can, I’m not sure I’ll be able to control myself.”

  “You’ve always managed to control yourself around me; please I want to do this for you. Besides I’m curious, I’ve never seen a naked male body.”

  Good, his wolf growled apparently pleased by her revelation, the only naked male she should see is us.

  I can’t do this, I know you’ll try and take advantage of the situation and we can’t, it’s tradition.

  I swear I won’t do anything Tobias, let her do it.

  Promise me.

  I promise. I’m aching for release and I want her to bring us to it, even if it’s just once. I swear I’ll be good.

  “Tobias?” Alex’s soft voice intruded on the conversation he was having with his wolf and he forced his mind to return to the world outside. “Will you let me?” He nodded, pulling his shirt over his head and tossing it to the side.

  She smiled at the bare expanse of his chest, pleased by what she saw, before she began lightly running her hands over the warm skin, rubbing the side of her face against it and inhaling deeply. “You need to get rid of the trousers too Tobias.” He complied quickly, standing from the bed and pulling them down his legs before he returned to the bed. “Lie down.” He obeyed, stretching himself out on the bed and awaiting her touch.

  Her gaze wandered over him, so intense that he had to resist the urge to fidget beneath it. Warm hands soon met his skin, starting at his shoulders before running do
wn his chest. They faltered at his hips before a hand wrapped itself around his hard member. He groaned at the contact, straining against his natural impulse to thrust into her warm palm. Her fingers were gentle against his flesh, the light touches tantalising and making him want more as he allowed her to explore him in her own time.

  “It’s softer than I would have thought, for something so hard,” she commented while trying to wrap her hand around him. Her failure to do so brought a frown to her brow. “I’m not sure, seeing as I’ve got nothing to compare it to, but are they all this big?” she mumbled, cursing her lack of experience in this area. I’m probably going to be terrible at this. What if I can’t do it right? Oh god, maybe this was a mistake.

  Her thoughts churned in his mind and Tobias frowned, not at all pleased with the direction they had taken. “You shouldn’t worry so much dearest. It gives me a headache. I can hear your thoughts remember?” She blushed at the reminder of her lack of privacy. “This is a natural thing between men and women and it’s even more natural between mates. I’ll take care of you when the time comes and I don’t like the idea of you thinking about other men like that.” She blushed at the suggestion, her cheeks becoming increasingly warm.

  The hand wrapped around him began to move, slowly up and down and Tobias found that he could no longer resist the urge to thrust into her grip; his hips lifting off the bed as he attempted to set a pace suited to him. “Faster dearest, I need you to go faster.” Her grip tightened and she followed his instructions moving her hand up and down his length faster, gripping his shaft harder as she led him towards release.. He groaned and his eyes closed as he tried to savour the sensation.

  After two hundred years, my mate is finally touching me.

  A breath of warm air ran over the thick head of his throbbing member and his eyes flew open, he groaned at the sight that awaited him. Her eyes closed, Alex lowered her lips to the tip of him, lightly running her tongue around the engorged head before slipping it between her open lips.

  “Nothing better than this,” Tobias sighed, throwing his head back against the bed. “Nothing better.”

  Her warm mouth descended lower, sucking on him while her hand continued to move up and down his length. Her slow and cautious movements abruptly changed, becoming fast and wild, her tongue swirling around him as she sucked harder. Thrusting into her mouth, Tobias could feel his release fast approaching and he moaned beneath her ministrations.

  “Xandria, you’ve got to stop, I’m going to…” He moaned as she sucked harder and her hand sped up. “I’m serious Xandria, you’ve got to stop now.” She continued regardless of his warning and though it pained him, he pulled away from her, quickly turning to grab the nearest item of discarded clothing. Gripping himself he stroked hard and fast, swiftly releasing into the soft material. His release seemed to continue for an age, his essence spurting from him in long bursts. Finally spent, he tossed the used shirt to the floor before throwing himself back against the bed.

  “Tobias?” He smiled at her, reaching out and pulling her slight body against his own. “Why did you pull away?”

  “Much as I would have liked for you to take all of me, I didn’t think it wise for you to do it on your first try. It would have shocked you.” Next time, he purred.

  “Oh,” she replied, inanely. “Was I good?”

  “The best dearest, absolutely perfect.”

  She moved, her body covering his, to plant a light kiss against his lips. His eyes widened as the shift of her body brought her opening and his hardening member into close proximity. She moved again, leaning up on her elbows and he groaned because, for a fleeting second, his shaft had touched her dewy heat. All it would have taken was a simple shift of his hips and he would have been inside her. Unable to resist, he let his shaft brush against her again, groaning at the sensation. His shaft began to harden again and he groaned softly, cursing tradition.

  “Careful dearest, I’m hanging onto my control by a thread.” He shifted her, moving her body from his chest so that she lay beside him. She reached for his hand, linking them. A moment of silence passed where they lay, hands entwined, content.

  “Tobias?” she murmured.

  “Mmm.”

  “Do I really have to meet the clans?” she mumbled.

  He chuckled at the quiet question. “There’s no getting out of meeting the clans dearest.”

  “You sure?” She asked, turning to face him.

  He smiled pulling her body close to his, despite the possible consequences. “Yes dearest, I’m sure.”

  Chapter Twenty Nine

  Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Alex groaned, disappointed with what she saw. Her hair was pulled back in a loose bun with a few curling strands left free to frame her face. A dark green knee length dress draped her and though the material was the finest silk, the earrings and necklace she wore made from clear emeralds, she still felt underdressed.

  I don’t want to have to meet all those people. No matter what way I look at it, I don’t look like Princess material. This is ridiculous. I’m just going to tell Tobias I’m not going. He can’t make me go if I don’t want to, she decided, reaching a hand up to her hair, she moved to let the hair lose from its confines but a warm hand stopped her.

  “You look gorgeous dearest.” Tobias grinned, lowering her arm to her side.

  “Tobias, I really don’t want to do this, I’m not very good around people.”

  “You’re nervous?”

  “Yes,” she sighed turning into his chest. “I never really had the chance to interact with people. When mum was alive I was always so worried about her that I never made friends and when it was just Fred and I, I just didn’t have the energy to try and do more than survive. Tobias, I can’t do this.”

  “You worry too much dearest, you don’t have to do anything. Everyone is here to meet you.”

  “That just makes it worse,” she groaned, nuzzling further into his chest.

  “Xandria, everyone here will be going out of their way to impress you, all you have to do is be yourself.” Her head remained firmly imbedded into his chest despite his claim. “Are you still worried?” He felt her nod against him. “There’s no need to worry dearest, I’ll be there. I swear that I’ll spend the entire night by your side if that will make you feel more comfortable.”

  “Do you mean that?” Her question was muffled against the fabric of his suit.

  “Of course I mean it and if anyone upsets you I’ll just have them executed.”

  Her head sprung away from him at that and she stared at him with wide eyes. “Tobias, you can’t do that.”

  “Why not? I’m the Prince and soon enough I’ll be King. I can do whatever I like and I will do whatever I want when it comes to you. Do you feel a little better?”

  “I guess, but it also makes me kind of nervous, I don’t want to be the cause of anyone’s execution.”

  “It’s just as a precaution. I won’t do it unless someone really upsets you.” He laughed. “Are you ready?”

  Taking a calming breath, she placed her hand in his. “As ready as I’ll ever be.”

  “Good, then let’s go.” Tightening his grip on her hand, he led them out of the bedroom and down the halls until they were standing outside a large wooden door.

  “I don’t think I’ve been here before,” she muttered, her eyes darting back and forth along the strange corridor.

  “I shouldn’t think so, this is where public events are held. You wouldn’t have had a reason to come here before. They’re all waiting inside, should we head in?” She nodded though her stomach was twisted in knots. “Could you announce us please?” Tobias asked the two guards that stood either side of the door, glad that they had waited for Alexandria’s nerves to settle rather than simply announcing them on sight.

  “His highness Prince Tobias and her highness Princess Alexandria.” The doors opened and Tobias led her inside.

  The room was massive and filled to the brim with people and Alex co
uld feel her anxiety triple in that instant. The soft music that filled the hall was unable to penetrate the fog of her mind’s unease and though she was vaguely aware of the rich gold and cream walls and the large chandelier that hung from the ceiling, she was too focused on not falling and making a fool of herself to really notice her surroundings.

  “Are you ok Xandria?” Tobias whispered into her ear while continuing to guide her further into the room.

  “As good as I’m going to get.” Taking a deep breath, she braced herself for the task ahead. “Well why don’t we get started?” The quicker I’m introduced to people the faster I can get out of here.

  “Ok, well, why don’t we start with something easy?” he suggested.

  “Easy is good,” she concurred.

  “Seeing as you already know Ryan and Sebastian why don’t we start with them?”

  She nodded and allowed herself to be led to where they stood. Her brow furrowed in confusion as she noticed that they weren’t alone. Instantly recognising Thomas and Yvonne she felt a measure of relief before her eyes turned to take in the two strangers that stood among them. A tall man with dark blonde hair and deep brown eyes smiled warmly at them and Alex felt herself become slightly confused.

  Do I know him? The question floated through her mind before her gaze turned to look at the woman who stood beside him.

  The woman’s smile was just as warm and welcoming as the man’s bringing her features to life. Her vibrant red hair was cut short, barely skimming the nape of her neck and familiar grey eyes stared intently at her. The woman was slender despite the protruding bump on her stomach.