He begins to unbutton his pants, his eyes never leaving hers. He helps Esmeray remove her nightgown, revealing her laced undergarments his hands lingering on her brown skin.
"You're beautiful," he murmurs, his breath warm against her sensitive neck.
"Thank you "
"Don't be nervous," he whispers, pressing a soft kiss to her shoulder. "I won't hurt you."
The milky water and flowers help conceal her body but that doesn't stop him from coming close. Mateo reaches out, his hand trailing through the water towards her leg. "You're so soft," he murmurs, his fingers brushing against her skin.
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Mateo's hands continue to explore my body, his touch growing more confident and bold. "You're thinking too much," he murmurs, his lips trailing along my jaw. "Just feel..."Mateo's lips find mine in a passionate kiss, his tongue demanding entrance.
He pulls me tighter against him, his arousal evident against my stomach "Let me take care of you," he whispers. I give permission for his tongue to explore my mouth.
His hand begins to explore even further. With one nearing my breast. Just then, a knock
"Fuck" he murmurs pulling away from me. Leaving me wanting more. He wraps a towel around him and goes to the door.
"Your Majesty, commander Zion is here to see you."
"Tell him I'll be downstairs in a few minutes " Replies Mateo, getting dressed
I finish washing up quickly and get dressed before Zion leaves. I walk downstairs seeing both of them having a conversation.
"Commander Zion, its nice to see you " I say holding in my excitement.
"Princess, please allow me" he says extending his hand to meet mine. When he does he places a kiss, sending shivers down my spine.
"You look gorgeous" he then says. Mateo watches the exchange between us, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Commander" he acknowledges, his tone cool. "What brings you here today?"
"My troops and I are coming back from the southern wall. And the king is hosting a banquet tomorrow night, so I personally want to invite both of you. Its my understanding that some of your men my Princess are coming along with us. And since they weren't present at your wedding I am sure they would feel blessed to have you there"
"Yes, of course. We will be there. Thank you for the invite commander " I say smiling. Maybe tomorrow night we could have some alone time I think to myself.
Mateo's jaw tightens, his eyes flicking between me and Zion. "That's very kind of you, commander," he says, his voice laced with a hint of jealousy.
Zion left not long after. I couldn't say goodbye as I had to help with breakfast. Xerxes came in the kitchen. An angry expression covers his face even though he tries to hide it
"Everyone please let us be alone. Now with the room cleared, are you going to tell me what's wrong? Or should I leave too?"Mateo steps closer to me, his eyes blazing with a mix of anger and jealousy.
"You were flirting with him," he accuses, his voice low and dangerous. "Right in front of me."
"Are you insinuating something? Did we not make things clear. Or let me clear the air. My connections are none of your concern. Shall I bring up the fact that yesterday evening you were alone with Lady Isabella while I was getting ready to meet with the King and Queen. Yet I said nothing because it doesn't concern me."
"Lady Isabella means nothing to me. She's merely an acquaintance "
"That's what you say. Then I hear rumors about how you two have been seen alone many, many times. Before the wedding, before the engagement. You say she's nothing to you, yet, she asks about you on the daily. Explain to me how she means nothing, yet you two have history " I say. Mateo's face contorts with anger, his hands balling into fists at his sides.
"You dare accuse me of something so ridiculous?" he spits out. "I am your husband! You should trust me!"
"Then don't accuse me of the same fucking thing. " Mateo's anger seems to deflate slightly at my words, replaced by a mixture of frustration and something else... vulnerability?
"I... I apologize," he says gruffly. "I didn't mean to accuse you."Mateo takes a deep breath, running a hand through his hair. "I just... I don't like the idea of you being close to another man," he admits, his voice softer. "Especially not Commander Aryan."Mateo's eyes search mine, a hint of desperation in their depths.
"You're mine," he says, his voice low and intense. "Only mine" Mateo's arms wrap around me, pulling me close to his chest.
"Please," he murmurs, his voice laced with a hint of pleading. "Stay away from him. I can't..I can't bare the thought of losing you," he whispers, his face buried in my hair. "Not to him, not to anyone."
His words linger in my heart. Is he really the coldhearted man everyone talks about. He has been nothing but a child with me. A very stubborn jealous controlling child.
I pull away from him. Although angry, I keep my composure."I am good at reading people, but you, you are hard to read. You hold your shield against everyone including me. My powers can't pierce through you. But you are fill with mix emotions."
Mateo's eyes flash with pain at my words, his arms dropping to his sides.
I leave the kitchen and walk outside. The sun shining bright, in my eyes. My maids who have been on the side join me.
"Has he figured it out yet?" Mari asks the closest one to me
"I don't know but he has been accusing me of infidelity"
"I mean"
"Oh shut it. Me and Zion have history before this stupid marriage. It's him I love"
"Do you think Zion will risk his life getting you out of here? Even so, you two will be killed not to mention, your throne in danger"
"I know"