The Princess Slave
Chapter 59

Viktor POV

I waited a few moments before pulling out of her and rolling over. My breaths were heavy as I stared at the ceiling.. and so we’re hers.

During our.. intimate time, I felt the urge to mark her.. my gums tingled and burned as I leaned into her neck. I had to suck on her skin in hopes that it might satiate the urge.. but it only made it worse. I couldn’t mark her. So instead I bit her leg, which seemed to do the trick for me. I’ll have to remember to check on that.

“Your voice sounds different,” I said. I didn’t mean it in a bad way. It was just now coming back, so I knew it would be different than before. I looked at her and she looked at me before nodding.

“It’s still coming back.. so I’m sure within time it will adjust,” I said. I reached over and hooked my hand on her side, pulling and turning her towards me. She was now laying on her side facing me as I stared into her eyes.

“Do you feel alright?” I asked.

“Y..yes.” She said. Half of it came out as a breath but I didn’t care.. I just enjoyed the sound of her voice.. the silence bothered me. I looked back at the ceiling and closed my eyes.

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We lay there in silence for a while until her heartbeat grew slow and her breathing was steady. I looked over at her, seeing that her eyes were closed. She’s asleep.. and she looks so peaceful.

I stood up and walked to my dresser, grabbing a fresh pair of boxers and putting them on. I looked back at her and let out a small sigh.

I was going to carry her back to her chambers.. but something inside me didn’t want that.. so I pulled my unkept blanket up and over her perfect naked body.

I sat on the side of the bed admiring her for a moment.. until my eyes drifted to the scar on her neck. I closed my eyes as I fought back the memories of that night. I think that night will always haunt us.

I knew when I’d pulled her head back earlier, that.. that’s where her mind went. I just wanted her to think of something else rather than that. So, I gave her new memories.

With a sigh, I stood up and walked into my office. I picked up my clothes and sat them on the other chair before taking a seat in mine. I have work to do.. and as much as I wanted to be with her, it had to be done.

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After an hour of working, Loren opened a mind link with me.

“My king, Lillian is at the door asking to see Violette. She will not take my word that Violette is safe.” He said. I sighed and stood up and walked to the door, then opened it.

“Where is she?” Lillian asked. Fright was visible on her face. I opened the door wider and pointed to my bed. Lillian’s eyes landed on Violette and she let out a small sob.

“I was afraid..” she said softly. She wiped a stray tear from her cheek.

“She’s fine, Lillian. Do not worry. I won’t let anything happen to her.. not again.” I said. She looked me up and down, noting that I was half naked. She narrowed her eyes to slits and pointed angrily at me.

“You take advantage of her when she’s finally opening back-“ I cut her off as I raised my hand.

“Do not speak to me like that, Lillian. I did not take advantage of her. She was with me willingly. Always has been.” I said quietly, hoping that none of this had wakened Violette. She snapped her mouth closed and looked at Violette once again, before looking right back at me.

“I’m sorry..” she said softly.

“It is fine, Lillian. She is just resting now. I will send for you when she wakes.” I said softly. She nodded her head before turning and quickly walking off.

I let out a sigh as I turned to Loren.

“Have you heard from Cedric?”

“Not yet, my King. He should return soon.” He said.

“Thank you,” I replied. I walked back into my chambers and shut the door. Thankfully, none of that had wakened Violette. She moved her h**s as she snuggled into the bed.. goddess.. everything she does.. even the smallest of things, makes my heart flutter in my chest.

I fought with myself to either climb into bed with her or continue with my work.. everything inside me wanted to be next to her, to feel her skin.. to have her scent engulf me like wildfire.

I shook my head as I walked back into my office to continue my work. There isn’t much left to do anyways.. maybe she’ll still be asleep when I’m done.

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I heard small whimpers and I looked up. I listened closely when I heard gasping and immediately stood up and rushed into my chambers.

Violette was laying in bed thrashing around with her hands on her throat. I rushed over to her and grabbed her tightly.

“Shh.. you’re okay. Breathe. Just breathe.” I said. She looked at me with pure panic in her eyes. She sucked in shaky breaths as I brushed my fingers against the side of her face.

Tears spilled down into her hair as I calmed her. She’d woken from a nightmare of that night.. I’m sure of it.

“I’ve got you,” I said as she sat up and wrapped her arms around me. She cried as she held me tightly. I placed my hand on the back of her head and rocked her back and forth.

Once she’d finally calmed, I lay her back down and looked at her.

“I’ve almost finished.. I figured we could eat now that you’re awake.” I said. The smallest smile appeared on her face. I was glad she was eating again.. after an entire week of not.. she’d lost some weight and was beginning to look sickly. The past couple of weeks, her eating got better.

“And Lillian came looking for you. I can call for her or you can stay here with me.” I said. Her smile faltered for a moment.

“C-an I sta-y?” She asked. I could tell she was trying her best to speak, but it was difficult for her.

“You can. I will have Cedric tell Lillian to come see you in the morning.” I said. She nodded in response.

“If you wait for me.. I’ll bring the food and we can eat right here.” I said. She looked at me with a confused expression and I smiled.

“I could also read to you.. if you want.” I said. She nodded with a smile.

My eyes lingered on her lips for far too long before I leaned down and pressed them to mine. Goddess, why do I do this? She makes me do things I wouldn’t do with anyone else. I act so.. out of character when she’s near.

My tongue entered her mouth and swirled around hers.. I swear it made me lightheaded. She has the most.. delicious taste. After a moment of enjoying her lips, I pulled away and looked at her.

Her face was flushed.. it was thrilling to see what I could do to her.

“I’ll be back soon. Okay?” I asked. She nodded her head. I stood up and looked back at her once before walking back to my office.

I need to replace her mate. I need him to let her go.. so that I may have her forever. And if he doesn’t.. I will kill him. I meant it when I told her she was mine.