Chapter 3 - Forever

Ariel POV

It's been over a year, and next week my dad will have his birthday celebration. I can´t believe that Jaziel has complied with all the f*****g rules my mom and dad set for us when we decided to take each other as chosen mates.

My sisters are fine with the idea, although Ayla still gives me her judgemental eyes from time to time, especially when we talk about almas and mating.

As predicted, my parents' watchful eyes relaxed after a long while, but we kept our training sessions chaperoned. I just hope to find a small window to sneak out with him. I know the wait is taking a toll on him, and being this close to our mating ceremony is getting the best of us.

Our kisses are more passionate, and our dates usually involve a little bit of flirting and a lot of sneaking out and making out. I just wish we could complete the mating and mark now.

Today we are going out on a date, and I quickly got dressed in a flowing dress. I usually wear sports clothing or pants, but today I wanted to feel sexy. Under my dress is a lace set of underwear, just in case we can move forward.

“Where are you taking me today?” I asked Jaziel.

He looked at me adoringly and wrapped his arms around my waist. He whispered into my ear “I am taking you to the stars…” He definitely knew how to build up anticipation. Unfortunately, for me, he literally took me to the observatory in the angel realm.

Right there under the gaze of the stars was a candlelit dinner planned for me. It was beautiful and romantic, but I wanted more, I wanted passion. No, I craved passion.

“Jaziel…” I seductively said into his ear… “Why can't we sneak out of this date and elope?” I rubbed his back, making him shiver.

“Because, I promised your dad… my sweet Ariel…” I replied with a lot of difficulties.

“Did you swear on it?” I asked and I was relieved when he shook his head no.

“Well, if you didn't swear on it. It changes from a binding promise to just a mere suggestion…” I flapped my eyelashes at him and pouted.

He chuckled and cupped my cheek. “Don't make it harder than it is honey…” He softly said, and then continued “Every passing second is getting harder for me to restrain myself…” he confessed.

Bingo! He is turned on and this is my chance! “Then don't, stop holding back… I know that we agreed on waiting until the mating ceremony, but I am positive that you are my alma, my other half of my soul, and for the love of God… I need to feel complete…” I said to him while moving my hands over his thighs and stopping at his growing bulge.

I could feel it, something within him snapped, “f**k it… I want it as much as you do…” He stood up and took my hand in his. We both took a little walk, and when the moment was right, we fled the area and flew toward his place.

He had a small apartment outside the castle, right within walking distance from the princess' gardens. His place was modest, modern, and tidy. His scent was all over it and I loved it. It was the first time that he allowed me to enter his private space.

As soon as the door closed behind me, I was done. His strong steps came forwards and he wrapped his arms around my waist. The heat of his hands could be felt through the soft flowing fabric.

This dress was Ayla´s, and it was sexy as f**k. I just hope I can return it to her without making evident what is about to go down between Jaz and me. His hands moved up and he slowly removed the straps of the dress from my shoulders.

He released it and the whole thing came off my body in a swift movement. “f**k, you are gorgeous…” He grunted and I placed my hands over his chest, undoing slowly every button on his shirt.

His chiseled chest and flawless skin were calling me to touch and caress. My hands stopped at his waist, and I unfastened his pants, caressing his hard and mass bulge in the process.

“Are you sure about this? Are we going to be able to hide it?” He asked again,

“Yes, I am sure… and the hell with hiding it… I want everyone to know that you are mine and that I am yours…” I said to him, placing a kiss on his heart, where I would mark him soon. “I love you, Jaz…” I softly said it to him, for the first time.

He picked me up, making me wrap my thighs around his waist. “I f*****g love you, Ariel…” His lips crashed into mine, while his hands moved to my bra, unfastening it.

He took me to his room and placed me on his bed. His frame was towering over my small one, and for a moment I enjoyed the sight of his well-sculpted body. f**k he was hot, and when he caught me ogling him, his damn sexy dimple decided to show up along with his loving smile.

He kissed my lips and my cheeks and made his way down my neck only to stop at my breasts to latch on one of my sensitive n*****s, sending a rush of sparks and pleasure over my body. The heat started dripping out of my core, and I knew I needed him inside me.

I almost came undone with his mouth sucking on my n*****s. “Please…” I whimpered, and he chuckled at my pout.

“I said I would take you to the stars, and that is where we are heading.” He said, making his way down to my core. He latched his thumbs on the elastic band of my panties, sliding them down, leaving me completely naked for him.

He kissed my thighs, and using his thumb he opened my folds and licked me. “f**k, Ariel…” He grumbled, and that simple action had me shivering under his gaze. He then started sucking, nibbling, and licking every corner of my core. One of his fingers entered my slick channel and I was completely lost in pleasure. He kept working on me until I completely lost it, and I came undone in his mouth.

“I Love you… Ariel…” He pledged his love for me and then sealed it with a ravishing kiss. The distinctive taste on his tongue let me know that he was sharing my taste in that searing kiss.

“Are you ready?” He asked gruffly, and I nodded.

“Yes, please…” I whimpered. This was my first time, and I knew it wouldn't be as pleasant as the following, but I will do it over and over again just to be one with him.

“This is going to hurt at first, but I promise to take it slow,” Jaz said into my ear and I kissed his cheek, letting him know I was ready.

He slowly entered my sleek channel, and then, in a swift and painful movement, he broke the barrier of my virginity. It was painful, but for the first time, I felt complete and one with him. This is what I was waiting for, this is what I craved.

“Jaz…” I whimpered when he started moving in and out of me. Every stroke sends me to heaven and back. “Mark me…” I mumbled.

He kept making love to me, and then one of his feathers came towards my heart and embedded itself in my skin, fusing his power and soul into my heart. The whole process made me c*m in a blissful orgasm, and while riding it, a feather from my wings embedded in his heart joined us forever.

He then spilled his seed inside my warm womb, and we both went limp in each other's embrace. I was his and he was mine; mind, body, and soul… forever.

A while later, he shook my wake. “Ariel, you need to clean up… they are looking for us.” He softly said and I nodded, regretting that I couldn't stay in his arms for longer.

I cleaned up and got dressed, while he did the same. He took me to the back of his apartment, and we then walked hand in hand as if taking an innocent night stroll.

“Where were you?” Charmaine looked at us when she saw us walking in the princess' garden.

“We went on our date, and decided to finish it with a night stroll,” I replied casually.

“Well, the date is over…” Char gave me a pointed look, “Ayla and I have been covering for you for over two hours now…” She crossed her arms, making me flush.

I turned to Jaz and looked into his eyes. “I will see you tomorrow..” I whispered in his ear, pecking his cheek softly.

“I will see you then.” He replied, giving me a nod.

“What the hell, Ariel?” Char looked at me surprised.

“What?” I said annoyed.

“You had s*x with him, and are even marked… dad is going to flip!” She said, making me roll my eyes, but understanding that s**t was going to hit the fan soon.

Surprisingly, Char looked at me, and a pink glow on her hands started pouring over me. “What are you doing?” I asked nervously.

“I am helping you two…” Char said, “I am covering your scent and mark until the marking ceremony. Let Jaziel know to see me first thing in the morning to cover him up as well.”

I jumped up and down happily and was grateful to my sister. “Thank you… thank you, thank you…” I gave her a hug.

“You're welcome… just don't say anything to Ayla, she is going to go berserk…” Charmaine giggled, and I understood that my powerful, sweet sister was on board covering my crazy s**t.

Maximus POV

It´s been six f*****g agonizing years without Aurora. My father helped me out of my deep depression, but it took me a solid two years to look into the kid's eyes.

Dad has always been adamant that I pay attention to my son, but the uncanny resemblance to Aurora, and the fact that he is the reason she is no longer with me, make it hard for me to try and build a bond with him.

A year after he was born, my dad forced me to present him to the kingdom. I did the minimum required, and I introduced Matei to the cheering crowd. The people understood that I was a grieving mate, and also a father, so they were patient with me.

As a ruler and king, I became a bitter ruler, showing barely to no mercy to any trespassers or invaders. I also hated diplomatic visits and everything that required me to pretend to be a loving father to Matei.

“No, Matei… your father is busy…” were the words my father yelled, after the door in my office burst open.

“Daddy, daddy…” The little guy came over towards me, making me growl.

He stopped dead in his tracks, surprise in his eyes and I saw a tear slipping out. “What do you want Matei?” I asked, annoyed, trying to control my anger and aura.

“I just came back from my first day of school… It was amazing. My teacher is awesome and I made new friends.. Want to hear all about it?” he beamed, and behind him I could see my dad's apologetic look at me.

“Not really, but since you are so adamant on telling me, I will give you 5 minutes…” I grumbled.

“Wow, 5 whole minutes! That is plenty!” The kid said elated, and somehow guilt poured out of me.

“Now, if you take longer, there will not be enough time…” I pressed, hoping to get this over with.

“Well, my teacher is Miss Sonia, she is super beautiful and she likes to give warm hugs, just like other kids' mommies and daddies do. I like her a lot…” Matei started his story, and again a hint of guilt crawled into my heart, but I immediately shut it out. The kid doesn't feel guilty for denying me my mate, so why should I feel guilt over his situation?

I zoned out for about a minute, and suddenly the conversation changed from his teacher to a game of hide and seek, and then to a coloring activity. “So, here, dad… I made this for you…” He beamed and gave me a piece of paper, with something resembling figures on it.

“And what is that?” I asked him,

“Well, this is me and you, of course… and over there is grandpa…” He pointed out. “Well, that is impressive, and who is the figure floating around in the sky?” I joked.

He shrugged his shoulders, “My mommy…”

I growled at him and then looked at my father. “Take him away dad, I can't handle it anymore.”

“Come here, Matei… Your daddy is busy…” I heard the patient voice of my dad request for the kid to back off.

“But I bet I still have a whole minute…” Matei complained.

“No kid, your time is up…” I growled.

“Will we see you at dinner?” my dad asked,

“No…” I replied flatly. When I met eyes with Matei, I saw disappointment and sadness in them.

“Come Matei, let's go…” My dad instructed again, and the kid reluctantly made his way back to the door.

Before my dad closed the door behind them, I could hear the kid ask, “Gramps, why doesn't my dad love me?”