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"Are you alright Luna?"

I tilt my head up to look at Jace's beautiful face, his shining eyes, his wispy dark hair - his irresistibly plump lips. I stroke his neck and his jaw, and bring his lips to mine. How good he tastes, like fresh spearmint.

I nuzzle into his chest and take in the oaky musk of him, oh how wonderful he is! I plant a small kiss on his neck before speaking. "I am alright."

"You slept on the ride home, so I brought you to your chambers."

"And you slept with me?" I say in excitement. It had not been voluntary in the past for him to be this kind and intimate.

"I simply laid here, yes, I do not sleep."

"Sometimes I forget you are a monster," I reply. "But not monstrous anymore."

"Will you forgive me for who I had been when we first met Luna?" he says, his bright eyes gleaming in worry. Oh how can I not forgive, he is all I want now.

"Of course."

He kisses me in return and I relish in it, my clit throbbing for his touches again. I crave it at all times.

I slide my hand over his pants onto his bulge and rub it gently, and he groans in between the kisses.

He strokes my thighs, teasing the sides of my pussy and with one hand, rips my gown open to reveal my nude body. I giggle and sit on top of him, tugging at his clothes until they are off.

"Now dance in me" I moan, his hard long dick already in me, his length rimming all edges of my wet pussy. Mornings like this are unimaginably amazing when it is spent with someone you crave for.

-

Jace and I sit at the ends of the table with all the other subordinates, to discuss the treason that is taking place.

"In all defiance, I believe the attacks on Gardenia are supported with motive; the Queen's birthright is Gardenia, there must be some diversion with having her in Nightshades." Nathaniel says stroking his stringy beard.

"That is an angle of observation we are committing to forseek" Rina adds on.

"So people disagree with me being appointed as Queen?" I say.

"As it seems." They all say in unison.

"Up the guards and monitor who enters and leaves the Kingdom," Jace says quickly in annoyance. "My wifes protection is necessary above all."

Heat rushes into my cheeks at his words, oh how lovely it is to mean something like this to him.

"I will give a statement, in reassurance."

"No." Jace cuts in, and I look at him, puzzled. "What?"

"It is a risk. Better handled in private. A random statement means that something is wrong, and wouldn't want to scare Nightshades."

"But as Queen I am obligated to make sure everyone is safe and that everyone knows I have a right to speak!"

"No Luna."

I quieten and let them do the rest of the talking. It is not a wrong idea to stay quiet, however I have not yet exercised my right as Queen. What good does it make me if I do not face my new Kingdom?

In pettiness I get up and quietly leave the room, walking to my own chambers. Jace calls for me but I ignore him and walk forwards. It is suffocating to be told what to do constantly, all I wish is to do my own things.

I see a warm cup of tea placed by my bedside table and I smile, only because a hot beverage provides comfort. Mother Margarine must have brought it in for me, how lovely she is. I slowly sip the aromatic liquid and breath, the heat calming me from within. I sip some more, and more, for the warmth is addicting. I settle the cup back down and look around, lost in thought.

My breath stiffens and I cough, thinking nothing of it. I cough again, a little more painful this time. Then again and again, my throat catching fire inside, inflaming with every cough. Blood clings to my throat and splatters out, the pain curdling my insides. I run to the door to yell for help, but it does not happen because my body becomes numb, making me fall to the ground with every movement I do. My heart, aching with every huff of breath, clenches so tightly I fear the end is in the midst.

The tea. What the fuck was in that tea. I might never know.