Chapter 114: The Alpha King’s Virgin by Charmeleon Chapter 113

Chapter 113

RAINE

I woke up to an enipty bed, but I smiled because he’d left a blood–red rose on my pillow. Bringing the fragrant flower to my lips, I sighed and lay back contentedly against the satin pillows. My body was exhausted from the battle. But even more so from the night of passion we shared.

Where are you, my love?‘ I missed him already.

‘Helping with the bodies. They deserve a fitting send–off,‘ came the quick reply, and I immediately felt guilty for lying in when there was so much to do.

You should have woken me. The survivors need both our support.‘ I swung my legs off the bed, wincing. What I needed was a hot bath with some of Sarah’s special salts and oils. Amaris was true to his word. He didn’t take it easy on me. He dominated me like the Alpha he was. I couldn’t help but smile, and just thinking about what he’d done had the heat pool between my thighs.

As if he read my thoughts, I heard him smirk over our link. ‘Are you able to walk, my queen?‘

‘Of course,‘ I answered, my face flaming like a furnace. “Thank you for the flower.‘ It was a lie. My thighs were shaky.

‘You’re most welcome,‘ he purred over the link. ‘But it seems I haven’t performed as well as I thought. I believe I will remedy that. I could hear his chuckle. He knew I was lying.

‘Hmm… Looking forward to it, my Lord.’

I wrapped myself in the sheet and opened the door for Rhona and the other girls.

“Your Majesty…” Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around me, but realizing her forwardness, she pulled back.

I opened my arms for the three of them, inviting Sarah and Lily into a group hug. We laughed, relieved at having survived the onslaught.

“I’m so relieved to see you all safe.” I told them. “But first… Rhona, where are your mother and the rest of my coven?” I had been so distracted by Amaris that I had completely put them out of my mind.

Sarah excused herself to run my bath, and Lily began tidying up, muttering to herself about the sorry state of the room.

“My mother and the others are safe, Your Majesty. She and that girl, Pippa, I believe? They’re resting in my room.” Rhona took my hands in hers. “When you are ready, I will bring them to you.”

“Thank you, Rhona.” Would they still want me as their High Magus? The feeling that I’ve let them down was hard to shake.

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“Your bath is ready, milady.”

Rhona brought Joanna and Pippa to my private dining room. I was having a feast of roast meat and vegetables and devouring it like a ravenous beast.

“I’m glad your appetite has improved, “Rhona laughed as she watched me pigging out on the delicious food.

“This is delicious.” I waved at Joanna and Pippa to join me. There was enough to feed a small army. “I wouldn’t fit in my clothes if I carry on like this.” Finally, sated, I sat back. “You have fought so bravely, I want to thank the others as well. Where are they?”

“Queen Magus, they are recovering at the fortress. Some of us suffered some serious injuries when the Shadow Dragons showed up.” Joanna bowed her head. “I am so sorry. We have failed you.”

Pippa burst into tears. Stunned, I jumped up. “What? No, no! I should be sorry. I have yet to learn the extent of my powers.” My eyes welled up, seeing her–cry–Frubbed her upper arms to console her. “It was foolish of me to think I have it all under control. I am not worthy to be the High Magus.”

Joanna’s eyes widened in shock. “Don’t you dare say that! It is your birthright.”

“She’s right, Raine. It isn’t your fault. We shouldn’t have left you at the mercy of the vampire.” Pippa sniffed loudly. “But that is why Joyce went to get the Elf King. We needed their sprites to fight the Shadow Dragons.”

I took her arm and led her to the couches where we sat down. Joanna joined us.

“I’ll brew us some tea,” Rhona offered and left us.

“I hardly remember what happened after Athan appeared. Everything is a blur. But if you say Joyce went to get the Elf King; she saved our lives.”

“The Shadow Dragons are immune to our elemental magic.” Joanna said. “They nearly killed me the previous time, drained my life force. If it wasn’t for the coven…” Joanna couldn’t repress the shudder that went through her.

Rhona brought the green herbal tea and poured us each a glass. “That vampire is a sneaky bastard. He will try again.”

I sipped the tea, pondering over her words. She was probably right. Athan gave up too easily. “But what about Sorin? Where was he?”

“Probably got scared off because His Majesty had recovered,” Rhona scoffed. “He thought he could just step in and take over, coward that he is.”

“He still has a lot of supporters.” Joanna mused. “Especially those opposed to the decree Amaris enforced. There is plenty of prejudice against our kind and too many who cling to the old ways.

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They are going to be difficult to sway.”

“Let me worry about that,” Amaris‘ deep voice startled us.

Pippa and Joanna immediately stood up and bowed to him. Rhona did the same. I remained seated.

“I came to fetch you, Raine. The wolves are asking for their queen.”

“Of course, my Lord.” I gave him my hand, and he pulled me up to kiss me, not caring who was

present

*Are you sure you can walk?” he whispered into my ear. “I could carry you.” He nipped my earlobe, sending delicious shivers down to my core.

I giggled. “I’m fine.”

Witnessing the burial of the fallen and dealing with their loved ones was infinitely difficult. I felt drained. Although most of the packs cheered and hailed me as their queen and savior, it made me feel guilty, because my coven deserved their adoration much more than I did. I was no savior.

Later in our bedroom, I told Amaris I needed to go back to the fortress.

“You’re not leaving. I won’t have it!” Amaris flung his coat onto the loveseat. He turned a furious face at me. “I just got you back, for sake!”

With head lowered, I said in a low voice. “I have to assure myself that they are alright Amaris. I have an obligation to my coven.”

He grabbed me roughly by the shoulders. Shook me. “The only obligation you have is to me! Your mate and your king!” His eyes shone with the red blaze that was his wolf.

It wasn’t as if I wanted to leave him. The responsibility lay heavy on my shoulders, and I was torn between being queen and High Magus. How on earth could I uphold both positions?

“Amaris, I…”

“No, and that is final. You can move the coven here.”

As if it were that simple. Maybe it could be.

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