Warrior Princess
Chapter 14

Samanthas POV

After getting discharged from the hospital, we decided to walk back to the palace instead of driving. “Would you like to take a tour of the hospital once you’re feeling better?” Kasen asked me.

My face lit up at the thought of him introducing me to his world. “Anything you want to do is fine with me.” The rest of our walk was quiet but not uncomfortable or awkward. “So, where will I be staying at since I no longer reside in the hospital?” I giggled.

“Well, you have 2 options. You can stay with me in my apartment. I have a guest room, or you can sleep in the room with me. I know it would be quick, but the guest bedroom in my apartment quarters would be just as fine. I could have it made up for you however you wanted.” Akira kept pushing me to stay in his room, but I didn’t know if I was ready for that. I had opted for the guest bed for now.

We reached the garden just outside of the castle and it was breathtaking. I gasped and twirled around. “Wow, this is so beautiful.” he took my hand and we walked around. He leaned over and plucked a tulip and placed it behind my ear and kissed my cheek. Aw hell, the blush on my cheeks couldn’t be stopped.

“My mother made this garden. She always told me she felt at peace and one with nature here. There is a pond with koi fish and several different types of plants, trees, flowers, there’s even a honeybee farm.” He got so excited explaining this. Like a kid in a candy shop.

“It’s beautiful, she has great taste! When can I meet your family again?” I asked because truthfully, I had completely forgotten what he had said before.

“Well, that’s up to you. We can do a dinner tonight, or we can schedule something for later, or we can just wing it.” I do love food, and I am starving for dinner.

“Let’s do dinner I am starving. Do you think they’ll like me? Do you think they’ll compare me to Marcy? What if they don’t think I’m good enough?” I rattle question after question until he cups his hand over my mouth.

“I am going to let go. When I do, I want you to take a deep breath in and blow it out. Mmmkay?” I nod my head, but to be the goofball I am, I lick his hand before he pulls it away. He glares playfully at me.

“Really? What are we 5?” I just shrug.

“Don’t be nervous, mate. They will love you. You are kind, forgiving, funny, strong, stubborn, and you are my other half. They have no choice but to love you.” I hum in response.

“What are they like?” he tells me ill just have to wait and see and stalks off. I hurry my steps to catch up to him. No longer in the gardens, I take a notice of my surroundings. We are on a patio and there are French doors that lead to the kitchen. Stepping inside everyone either freezes, glares, or stares.

“I’m guessing the harsh looks I’m getting from a few are people you have slept with?” he gulps and you can see his adam’s apple bob up and down. Rubbing the back of his neck, he just nods. I take this as the perfect opportunity to stake my claim on this hunk of a man. I have no right to be jealous or upset. He told me about his past.

“Let’s get one thing straight here, Kasen.” I pause for effect, and he looks truly nervous. I step toward him and wrap my hands around his neck and play with the black strands of hair curling at the base of his skull. His body hums in approval and I say. “I don’t care what you have done in the past with anyone. But I do not share. Ever. Anyone that touches you, or tries to get into your pants, or even thinks of touching what is mine. I will kill them” After finishing my rant.

I look from his eyes to his lips and let my tongue run over mine. I lean in and press against his velvety lips in front of everyone around us. He seems too shocked to move at first but then realizes that I have initiated the next step of contact for us. He steals the show by swiping his tongue across my lips begging for entrance. I deny him, but he takes that as a challenge. And you never want to challenge an alpha, let alone the alpha king. He takes his hands and winds them in my hair and yanks my head back gently causing me to gasp.

“Don’t tease me, love. It won’t end well for you.”

Holy cream in my panties that was spectacular! He takes advantage of my shocked expression to attack my face in hunger. His tongue slipping into my mouth and wrestling with mine for dominance. Biting my l*p and sucking it into his mouth causing me to m**n against him. I should stop this before we end up completing the mating bond here in front of everyone. A Throat clears and we break apart.

“Hello, mother.” Kasen says, looking at something behind me. Uh oh.

Kasens POV

I smelled my mother enter the room even before she cleared her throat. I guess she doesn’t have to wait until dinner to meet her now. I can see Samantha tensing up. She was nervous about meeting them from the start. I didn’t miss the show of dominance she displayed to everyone here in the kitchen. I won’t lie to her and say I haven’t slept with any of them when in reality probably half of the people in here have seen what the inside of my room looks like.

When she said she didn’t share Atlas pretty much rolled on his back like the wimp he is. She has nothing to worry about though. If all of our k****s or touches are like what I just experiences, then I would be satisfied. Even the touch of her lips sent electricity through my body from the top of my head down to my toes.

“Haven’t I told you if you’re going to act like a manwhore to do it privately?” My gaze flickers to Sam and she is about as red as a tomato.

“Mom it’s not me being a manwhore if I’m kissing my mate is it?” that got her to shut up really quick. She bounces her eyes from me to sam and understanding filled her features. Tears started pouring down her face. everyone that was shocked by my displays of public affection was even more flabbergasted when I said the word mate. If sam got glares before then these looks would send her 6 feet under.

I growled lowly looking at everyone else here and they quickly shuffled off no doubt to spread the news. Sam rubbed small circles on my lower back to calm Atlas and me down. My mom looked almost too timid to ask any questions. Her being the previous reigning queen, it’s not too often that my mom is stumped, nervous, or at a loss of words.

“Can I hug her?” my mom asked I could see it now shes already planning our mating ceremony and her coronation. I link her to calm down to not frighten sam off. She nods but speed walks to sam anyways to wrap her in her arms.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs Edwards.”

A subtle laugh flowed from my mom. “Oh, deary you can call me mom or anything else you would like but don’t call me Mrs Edwards!” Sam nodded and they resumed their hug. Mom pulled away slightly.

“Let me get a look at you.” Inspecting her as if she is a toy on a conveyer belt moms gaze runs her up and down. “She is absolutely stunning Kase. The Moon Goddess has certainly blessed you. You will join us for dinner. I want to introduce you to everyone. I won’t take no for an answer. I need to get to know this fine young lady here!” She pats Sam’s hand.

I chuckle, “It’s a good thing we were already planning on joining for dinner. Don’t tell Dad or Gemma. I want to surprise them, that is if the news hasn’t already spread through the grapevine. Also, I need to speak with Dad about some recent discoveries I have learned of regarding a certain prisoner we have.” I give sam a look as if to say ill tell you when we’re alone and she nods.

“Yes, yes, son that can all be done later. Dinner say around 6:30PM?”

“Can I bring anything to dinner? I hate to just show up.” Sam interjected.

“Oh, sweetie that’s not necessary but I will let you in on a hint. Every man of the Edwards family will sell their soul for some homemade apple pie!” I cut my eyes at my mom and she just smirk at me

“Mom those are trade secrets you can’t be letting her in on the way to my heart every time!” Sam slaps my arm playfully and my mom just walks off humming. We have made that old wolfs life in the matter of an hour. I take sam to my apartment and show her around.

“My office is there; the living room and kitchen are there. I have a spare bedroom that has its own bathroom. And the Master which is where I sleep is at the end of the hall. Mom dad and my sister have their own apartments on this floor as well. Their layouts are similar. There is an alarm system to this apartment. I will give you the code for it. If you don’t like any of the furniture, we can replace it. I want you to make this your home too.” She walks around looking at everything.

“Are you kidding this place is amazing. It’s the size of my whole house back home! I love it. I do want to add some color though. Grey and Gold can be a little bland don’t you think?”

I wrap her in my arms with my front pressed to her back. I pull her hair to the side and give her a light k**s on her shoulder and watch the goosebumps appear. “Anything you want little mate. Your wish is my command.”

“Be careful Alpha some might say I have you wrapped around my pinky.” I Love how playful she is.

“You’re a goober you know that? But you’re right we can’t have anyone knowing. I have a reputation to uphold you know?” I grab her hand and show her inside all of the rooms. We stop at her room and I open the doors.

There is a 4 poster Queen sized bed with a white sheer canopy drape across it. The walls are a light French grey and the room has its own balcony that attaches to mine with French doors. There is a TV, sofa, walk in closet and a Wardrobe fit for an Army of women.

“We can either order you more clothes or we can go get some. I’m sure Gemma would love a shopping buddy.” She lights up. Whether it’s the thought of going shopping or having a new friend I’m not sure but I will do anything to keep that smile on her face.

“Wash up love. Dinner is in a couple of hours. Unless you would like me to stay and help you out?” I wink.

“Yes, yes, yes, we should definitely help mate out of those clothes.” Atlas chirps. “You horny mutt.” he snickers, and I can tell She is contemplating it. The way she’s biting that lower l*p and her cheeks take on a rosy tint.

“Keep biting that l*p and ill show you what it’s good for love.” I push her against the wall next to the door and shove my face into her neck. I k**s her ear lobe down to her jaw line. Following my path, I k**s her neck and then to where her shoulder connects. Right where I should place my mark on her. I k**s it and nip at it with my teeth while she stickers her hands up the back of my shirt and claws at my back as if to mark her territory.

Her sweet, melodic m***s fill the room. I can feel myself hardening just from hearing her. I flare my nostrils and taking in the scent of her arousal. Damn that is fantastic. She smells so sweet and delicious. I push away from her and she has a euphoric, high look in her eyes. Realizing the loss of contact she looks up at me with a pout on her face.

“If I don’t stop now, I can’t guarantee I will be able to later love. You are so addicting.”