Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 4

King Orion’s POV

I’ve been sitting here for the past hour watching the unmated fae maidens dance with barely any clothes on. Their thin material was being caught in the small breeze coming from the large balcony window. It was tradition that every few months they send in dancers from across the fae country to try and woo me into picking one of them for a queen. The parliament was a pain in my wings.  Little did they know I had no desire to pick any of them. Not ever.

For the past 800 years I’ve built up a reputation for myself, only to protect the throne and to appease my parents. I’ve been told I was heartless, conniving, a womanizer, and a trickster with some of the things I had supposedly done. Some of them are true, I was a trickster with parliament. That is in a Fae’s nature, to trick and play games, I was just only enhancing it a bit more than others.

gathered for a large banquet in honor of the sun. We were the light kingdom, so celebrating the Second Sun Season was expected. The food was laid for all to see, many delicacies from around our nation. Lotus flower candies, chocolate sponge cakes, strawberry soufflés and ginger tea amongst others sat around the tables. Everyone had seated and was waiting for me to raise my hand to begin the feast. Before I could begin you could hear a large s****m from across the garden, several faun were chasing a woodland fairy sprite who was completely naked and in an enlarged form. She was laughing and playing and as she jumped and fluttered over the table, the fauns going through their rutting season stepped on all the food and cutlery causing the entire feast to be ruined. Once the trampled foo

keep stored away in a harem on the other side of the castle. Pointless.

my side. He was the one I put in charge of making them think of me the way that they do. That way there was no threat, no one dared to stand up to me and the throne. To be heartless. That was what my father wanted of me not just to protect the throne but for our family as well.

reatly. The Moon Goddess choose our mates for a reason, why not honor it?

ignature sitting style for when I was getting impatient. The music stopped after the chorus and I waved my hand for Annan to make the announcement. He knew the drill.

ing this year. His highness has to regretfully inform you that he will not be taking a chosen mate this year. If you will please exit the throne room and we will see everyone at the Winter Ball.” There were groans of protest but I ignored them, putting my arm over my forehead

Annan clear his throat.

.

leaned on the arm rest nearest to me.

her. Maybe my reputation to scare off enemies has also scared her too.”

hat Sadie claimed the Moon Goddess was giving you one soon.” Annan was always the voice of reason, only he could lift my spirits.

She could see right through the facade I put on for my kingdom. To appear strong but on the inside I was a weak man waiting for his beloved soulmate to g

em for the past 300 years. The Goddess must have been punishing me.

woman one time and she thinks she owns the place. Hell, it was well over 350 years ago, but who’s counting?

hear.

back in her spot as dutchess. I never planned on keeping her around anyway, it was a one time deal just like all the others.

e treaty and alliance with the Moon Kingdom would greatly benefit both of our nations. Protection for both of us as well as seeking justice for those who cannot do so alone. That was Princess Sadie’s ultimate plea and immediately drew me to her. To help those that couldn’t help themselves.

f her, glaring.

She said she would have time to do it afterwards. You are welcom

’ll be there

opped in my tracks and turned my head so I could lay one eye on her.

come from her lips as she stomped to the door.

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ring lip smacking to my right.

you doing back the

us laughed with River. River was sitting with Remus in the passenger seat talking about pack duties that I h

o, they let us through once our caravan had shown proper pack ID’s.

ther into the woods. The path was quickly covered with brush and trees so no one could really see unless you were looking for it. A large two story garage was beside a large double

re done with our business in Bergarain. Sports cars, SUVs, Jeeps and a few motorcycles littered the garage. Some people must be insanely rich.

ed to the Pineville Creek’s Alpha.

Bergarian.”

r. Violet has such a wonderful mother, it almost makes me jealous.

ng?”

m, teal. Why do you need

s he walked away.

ked worriedly.

know if I was a mate to someone? I’m human?” Mom hummed in response and looked at her husband and smiled.

Carlos.

nd I could see the appeal but I didn’t have that attraction or pull that she was talking about. I wasn’t sure about any tingl

waving her hand childishly to me. I waved my hand back and gave her a small smile. Two at a time we went through, Mom and I were next to go through and I felt the butterflies in my stomach. Just yesterday I found out about werewolves and the supernatural, now I’m going into a world full of fantasy creatures from fairy tales. Who knew so much could change in just twenty four