A banquet was organized for Alistair's arrival. The maids decorated the ancient hall and spread fresh flowers everywhere.
My maids were dressing me up as I stood in front of the huge mirror.
I was excited and, at the same time, afraid.
What if another attempt is made on my life?
What if they succeeded this time?
I was tired and nervous.
The maids finished their work and moved back for me to examine my dress.
I stood in awe at the beautiful dress.
It was a long gown and it had the shining pearls Alistair brought on it. The gown was silky and had little pearls arranged on it. The accessories on me were all pearls and I looked stunning.
I smiled sweetly as I twirled gracefully.
The door and I turned happily, wondering what compliment the Alpha would give me.
It was Alistair. He was dressed in his celebratory attire and he had a cup in his hand. The maids walked out quickly, closing the door behind them.
Alistair staggered to me and almost fell but I grabbed him swiftly and helped him on his feet.
He was drunk, too drunk.
"You look ravishing my queen."
I helped him to my bed and he sat down reluctantly. His mouth reeks of strong alcohol and I wondered how many cups he had taken.
"Why did you take some much alcohol, my prince?" I asked, concerned.
"To celebrate my return!" He said loudly.
"I should get the Alpha," I replied silently and turned to leave but his strong hand grabbed me forcefully to him. He fell to the bed and I landed on his chest, looking down at him.
"You will be mine soon." He whispered pushing my hair to the back.
I knew it was the alcohol that was making him spew rubbish. I've seen it in movies that if one takes too much alcohol, you'd start seeing everyone as your lover.
"I have to go get the….
I heard clapping behind us, I quickly got off Alistair and froze as I saw Lorien. His eyes were cold and brutal.
I became lost for words, my heart raced continuously. "I….he…
"You don't have to say anything, I saw everything." He interrupted storming towards me.
"Hey, brother….
"You should be in your room, Alistair," Lorien said as he helped him up from the bed. I was embarrassed, the position in which he saw us made me speechless.
"I thought you were innocent." He said.
"I did nothing wrong, I helped him from falling…
"And both of you landed on the bed? Is your body on his? I don't wanna see your face." He stated and walked out of the room, pulling Alistair along.
I became angry as I pulled off my dress and jewelry. Who does he think he is? A judge? Who judges everything without evidence? If he had control over his brother on how to drink, would this happen? He doesn't want to see my face, I also don't want to see his ugly ass!!
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Lorien's POV
I stormed around in my room. Alistair's men had taken him from me and took him to his room.
I got furious when I remembered the scene that was before me.
She was comfortable on my brother's chest and that gave me more reasons not to trust her. I had killed her once and won't hesitate to kill her again. I heaved a sigh as I sat on my bed.
I had so many mysteries to uncover so thinking about seraphina activities won't do any good.
That gown!
I remembered the gown of pearl she was wearing. The gown was magical and majestic. It clung to her body so gracefully and the pearls shone beautifully.
I could have made her mine but she was not worth it. I should steal a look at her again; I headed to my door and saw Isolde on the floor; she also drank!
"Isolde."
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Isolde's POV
I lay on the floor pretending to be drunk. I led Alistair into Seraphina's chamber earlier, I knew he was drunk and wanted something wrong to happen.
I then went to Lorien to explain to him that I saw Alistair going into Seraphina's chamber. Lorien was beginning to like Seraphina and I disliked that.
My mission was accomplished and it was time to seduce Lorien.
"Isolde." He called out as he bent to pick me up. "What are you doing out here?" He added.
"I….. 'm cold," I whispered gently as I faked a shiver.
"Let me get you to your room."
"No….no, I want to be with you." I retorted sweetly as I hung onto him.
"Well, you can stay here then." He said she lifted me in his arms. I became excited and I placed my arms around his neck.
"You shouldn't have drunk much." He added as he walked to his bed then dropped me on it gently.! He sat beside me stroking my forehead.
I relaxed maintaining my drunk posture.
"Even Alistair is drunk."
I heard him mutter and grinned inwardly.
"Don't leave my side, Lorien," I said softly, and he smiled.
"You have to sleep Isolde. You're going back to your kingdom tomorrow." He replied ignoring my words.
I was furious but calm.
"Why can't you make me your mate? Am I that ugly?" I asked sounding drunk as I could.
"You're pretty Isolde, we just can't be….
"And Seraphina?"
He looked away for a while.
"She's different…..go to bed now." He said as he tried to stand up.
I pulled his hand and looked at him seductively.
"I took the portion," I announced sitting up gently.
"What portion?" He asked curiously.
"The honey portion." I retorted as I released his hand and unclasped my hair. It fell to my bare shoulders and I brought it to a side.
"You did what? The honey portion? Why?" He asked looking concerned.
"Because of you," I replied as I got off the bed slowly unzipping my gown. "You reject me over and over again, not thinking about how I felt. I rule a kingdom, Lorien, and I surrender it to you. I surrendered myself to you but you ridiculed me…..
"You have to stay Calm, Isolde; we are not meant for each other...
"So you and Seraphina are made for each other? That traitor?." I laughed and dropped my gown to the floor, standing naked in front. "Let's see if we're not meant for each other," I added as I stepped out of the gown slowly.
I took the honey portion earlier; it was a portion couples use to make their sexual activities more fun and intimate. Even if I can't have Lorien, I must have his baby in me.
I watched as he closed his eyes.
"You shouldn't have done that." He said.
"Well, I have."
I walked to him and stood in his front then took his hand.
"Open your eyes, Alpha," I whispered to him, and he opened his eyes, but they were locked in mine.
"You put that portion in my drink too, didn't you?" He said gently.
"You're so smart," I replied as I placed his hand on my bare waist. I had always longed for this moment, to have a night with the Alpha. After this night, Seraphina won't stand a chance against me!
"Mark me lorien…..
"We are not married."
"It doesn't matter." I snapped at him and went to the bed, teasing him to come closer.
"First, your body will move with intense nee, ds, then your legs will tremble, but you won't be calm until you come to me," I added as I licked my lower lip.
"Don't blame me."
I watched excitedly as he walked up to me. He laid on top of me and looked into my eyes directly.
"I have always wanted you, this night! It's a dream come true Lorien. I want you to mark me." I whispered and watched as his breathing became shallow with wanting.
The portion was working perfectly and I loved it.
His lips came down to mine,ne, and we had a rough ki, ss, and he bruised my lower lip. I tightened my legs around his waist and pulled off his robe.
He was aggressive and intimate. It was a side of him I had never seen. His mouth went to my neck and he bit it. I let out a soft moan and he looked at me.
"I wanna get something." He said, his voice husky.
"What?" I replied softly.
"Trust me."
He got off me and walked to his cabinet then opened it, searching for something.
"Are you done?" I asked, my body yearning for him.
"Yes." He came back to me and opened a portion.
"What is that?"
"If I want to mark you, you must take it."
I trusted him and opened my mouth, he poured half into my mouth and the other half in his mouth.
"I never knew…
I began to feel drowsy, my body went back to its normal state and I no longer wanted Lorien. I held my head and stared at him.
"What did you do?"
"That's the cure for the honey portion; it will make you weak, then you'd sleep." He stated as he put on his cloak.
"You son of a….
Sleep took me in its arms as I closed my eyes.