With a kingdom and no King Princess Ilaria threw her crown to the floor asking for forgiveness, something she was granted as she had nothing to do with the death of her late husband.
In fact she carried his seed inside her. Due to this King Lionel agreed to let her rule the kingdom of Sakar, under his domain. Once her son became of age he will rule.
Another reason why Queen Talia was against this marriage to begin with. She can not lose another child, not again.
"Thank you for your concern. But believe me I am doing fine. Especially since you are here"Esmeray's words are met with relieved smiles from her sisters, who are grateful to see their beloved sibling putting on a brave face.
However, Sari notices the slight tremor in Esmeray's voice and the way she avoids mentioning her husband or the fact she is living away from his proximity.
She reaches out to take Esmeray's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "We're here for you, no matter what," Sari says softly. "And we'll always support you, even if that means standing against Father or the prince."
Mira nods in agreement, her young eyes filled with determination. "Yes, we'll protect you," she adds loyally. "Just like you always protected us."
Esmeray's heart swells with love and gratitude for her sisters' unwavering support. She squeezes their hands back, feeling a sense of comfort and strength in their presence.
"Thank you," she whispers, blinking back tears. "I don't know what I would do without you both."
The girls continue to talk a few more, before Esmeray sends a maid to guide them to their respective chambers "Have some rest, me and the commander will continue to talk" the girls giggle knowing what that means.
Esmeray and the commander take their conversation to the office. Esmeray locks the door behind but before she could say a word she's pulled into an embrace "I've been missing you my love"
Esmeray returns the embrace buring her face into his chest. Zaiden lifts her face to meet his eyes "let me worship your body, how it's meant to be worshiped" Zaiden starts off with a simple mouth kiss before his tongue demands entrance.
As their tongues dance around, his hand begins to roam over body, undoing her dress. Esmeray melts into Zaiden's kiss, her body responding eagerly to his touch. She lets out a soft moan as his hands explore her curves, the fabric of her dress falling away to reveal her bare skin.
Zaiden's kisses trail down her neck, his lips and teeth leaving a path of heat in their wake. He pushes her against the desk, knocking aside papers and quills as he lifts her onto the surface.
His hands grip her thighs, spreading them apart as he steps between them. "I've dreamed of this," he murmurs against her skin. "Of having you all to myself, with no one to interrupt us."
He captures her mouth in another searing kiss, his tongue delving deep as his hands roam higher, caressing and teasing. The world falls away, leaving only the two of them and the burning desire that consumes them.He enters her wet folds, as she moans his name,hiis lips never leaving hers.
Zaiden has always been her first, and even now he continues to be her only one. The only one to see her laugh at the dumbest thing, the only one to see her happiness unfold, the only one to see her crumble in pain, the only one she can rely one. The only one who has taken claim of her.
He goes down her neck, teasing her breasts with his tongue, eventually capturing one in his mouth while kneading the other. The sensation grows stronger as he goes deeper into her.
Esmeray's fingers dig into Zaiden's shoulders, her nails leaving crescent marks on his skin as he fills her completely. She arches her back, pressing herself closer to him, desperate for more.
"More," she gasps, her voice trembling with need. "Please, Zaiden... I need you."
He responds by increasing his pace, his hips snapping against hers in a primal rhythm. The sound of their bodies coming together echoes through the room, mingling with their moans and pants.
Zaiden switches his attention to her other breast, lavishing it with the same attention as he continues to thrust deep inside her. He can feel her tightening around him, her body coiling like a spring ready to snap.
And while the couple continue their actions, the Prince who has been studying more about Esmeray's life and the traditions of her Kingdom, is told of the commanders visit to her estate "You mean to tell me the commander of My army is with my wife" he shouldn't care, not the slightest yet his chest feels a heat rise. His hands roll into a fist "Lets go" he says.
Esmeray and her commander continue their activities unknown of the Prince's actions. Zaiden caresses every curve of her body as they whisper "I love you's " as both finish off into each other's arm.
They sit there, catching their breaths. He kisses her lips once more before they change back into their gowns.
Just outside the prince arrives "Where's my wife " he asks Eliza "in the study...but your majesty " Eliza tries to distract him before he can make it to the study room. Just as his hand reaches the knob it swings open. The commander comes out looking presentable as always "Your majesty " he bows.