Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Queen Marlena sat at the dining table with Damon and Maisie. There was an awkward silence among them as they ate.

Marlena looked at Maisie, and then at Damon, who looked lost. All he did was eat. He didn’t even bother to look up.

Maisie looked at Marlena and shrugged her shoulders. She wanted the queen to ask questions.

“So Damon… how are things between you and Maisie?” Marlena asked.

Damom raised his head and nodded. “Good. We are having breakfast together. That’s progressive right?” He asked, and Queen Marlena smiled feebly.

“But why does Maisie look sad?” She further asked, and for the first time since they started eating, Damon looked at her.

“I’m not sure, Mother. You can ask her, she’s right in front of you.” Damon answered and continued eating.

“I am fine, my queen. I just feel that the prince doesn’t care about me the way he claims he does.” Maisie answered sadly.

“How is that?” Marlena asked.

“We have been together for two months now but he has never kissed me, talkless of marking me. It’s like we aren’t progressing.” Maisie complained.

“Listen to yourself, Maisie. We have been together for just two months. Do you think I’d love to rush things? Especially when it’s new to me?” Damon asked angrily.

“Can you both calm down? Damon, I understand you are finding it hard to let your emotions in, but Maisie has proved herself to be a worthy mate, hasn’t she? What else do you want?”

“That you all don’t force me to do things, okay? I’ll kiss her when I want to. And I’ll mark her when I know it’s time to let my guard down for a woman. Of all people, I believe you should understand me better, mother.”

He dropped his spoon on his plate and stood up.

“Where are you going?” Marlena asked.

“I lost my appetite. Please excuse me.” Damon uttered and walked out.

Queen Marlena sighed and shook her head. “My son is so stubborn. He is just like his father.” She muttered tiredly, and took a sip from her cup of water.

“He is stubborn only when it comes to me, Queen Marlena.” Maisie answered.

“What do you mean?”

“Queen Marlena, I believe Prince Damon just doesn’t like me. It’s been two months, but it’s like I’m forcing myself on him. Maybe he has eyes on another woman.” She mumbled and rolled her eyes.

“That isn’t possible. He never has eyes on any woman. He doesn’t know what emotions are.”

“But why does he always smile when he’s with that stranger, Belinda?”

“Belinda?” Queen Marlena called and scoffed. “You’re very wrong, Maisie. Nothing is going on between them, and it will never happen.”

“How can you be so sure, my Queen? They train together everyday, and they even touch each other.”

“The training is because of my husband, okay? Damon isn’t that gullible. Don’t accuse my son without proof.” Queen Marlena became offended.

“I’m sorry, Queen Marlena. I didn’t mean to make you mad. I am just angry and sad that the Prince isn’t giving me the attention I yearn for.”

“Then try harder… make him give you that attention. All you need to do is to be patient, he is new to all these.”

Maisie sighed and bounced her head. “Okay, Queen Marlena. And if I see anything suspicious about Belinda and the prince, I will report to you immediately.”

“And I’ll be ready to do the right thing. Don’t worry, okay? And I must say thank you for the corsets you brought for me. They are of good quality.” Marlena uttered with a smile.

“My mother has eyes for good things, and my father can afford all of them.” Maisie responded boastfully.

“And your father is …”

“The Advisor to the King Edgar of Ambersy kingdom.”

“So you’re connected to Royalty. That’s great news. Don’t worry, Maisie, Damon is yours.” Marlena assured, and Maisie smiled and bobbed.

“Okay, My Queen.”

***

~ At Night~

After Belinda finished eating dinner at Megan’s chamber, she headed back to her room. She got into her room and slammed into her bed.

‘I miss him.’ She thought, staring at the ceiling. Since Maisie interrupted them on the field, she wasn’t opportune to see him.

‘I want him to come and see me. Even if it’s just for a minute.’ She reminisced and closed her eyes.

“Rat-tat-tat.” The sound of a knock on her door came through.

Belinda turned her head and looked at the door. “Who is it?” She asked. She stood up from her bed and approached the door.

She opened the door before the person could answer her question, and when she saw who it was, her jaw dropped.

“Prince Damon?” She called in awe.

He hurriedly found his way into her chamber and shut the door behind him.

“What if someone saw you? Isla saw you the last time you were here.” Belinda stated with great worry.

Damon shook his head and moved closer to her.

“Hey… don’t worry, okay? I was very careful when coming. I wasn’t seen by anyone, and about Isla, Megan explained that to me, alongside her teasing.” Damon uttered, and they both giggled.

“Are you happy to see me?” Damon cupped her face in his hand, and she bounced her head.

“I’m happy. I missed you so much.”

“I missed you so much too. Maisie is a pain, but she can only do little.” Damon answered.

His eyes fell from her eyes, down to her lips, and then down to her body, and that was when he noticed she was in her underwear.

His eyes caught with her round peaks which were beautified by her pointed nipples.

He gulped and raised his eyes to look at her. “I’m sorry.” Damon muttered and hastily turned his back.

“What are you doing?” Belinda asked.

“I shouldn’t have stared at you like that. I should have looked away immediately.” He stuttered as he spoke.

Belinda smiled and slowly embraced him from behind. “I don’t mind if you stare at me, Prince Damon. You are my lover.”

Damon felt her swollen bounty press against his back and shivers ran down his spine. He gradually turned to face her, and he cupped her face again.

His eyes searched through hers, and they fell once again on her lips. “I want to kiss you.” He mumbled. Belinda’s cheeks flushed as she heard his words.

“Okay.” She answered in almost a whisper and locked her eyes with his full lips too.

He closed the gap that was between them. Her eyes closed and her lips parted slightly, waiting to feel his lips on hers.

Finally, his lips captured hers… hungrily. Her lips felt so soft as he nibbled on her lips. Belinda parted her mouth even wider, letting him taste more of her.

She kissed him back, but made him lead. Damon pulled her closer and their bodies pressed against each other. Soon, his tongue went right in and reclaimed her mouth.

He made sweeping, swirling motions inside her mouth which made her unconsciously moan. She felt good! It was nothing like before.

She could taste the love and affection the prince had for her through his deep kiss. He wanted all of her.

The intensity of the kiss slowly died down and their lips finally broke apart. They both opened their eyes slowly and gazed into each other's eyes, breathing heavily.

“I want you, Belinda.” Damon whispered, resting his forehead on hers. He shut his eyes waiting for her to respond.

“Then take me.” Belinda answered with her eyes closed too. Damon opened his eyes and moved his head back. He grabbed her small legs and lifted them.

She wrapped her legs around his torso and they began to kiss again. Damon carried her to the bed and carefully dropped her.

She crawled to the top of the bed and knelt down. Damon moved closer to her and caressed her face. “You’re so beautiful.” He spoke softly.

Belinda bit her lower lip and moved closer to him. “You don’t know how much your words affect me, Prince Damon.”

She reached for the buttons on his shirt and began to unbutton them. She threw his shirt across the room after she had unbotten them and caressed his chest with her fingers.

‘His chest is so broad and built. How can a person be so… Perfect.’

Damon noticed her zoning out, and he took her lips in his again to call her back. “What’s on your mind?” He asked as he laid her on the bed and laid on top of her.

“You. You’re perfect.” She whispered, and Damon smiled. He reached for her peak again and grabbed it, making Belinda gaps.

“It’s my first time, but I feel like I’m going to tear you apart.” Damon mumbled as he found his way under her undergarment. He knelt and lifted her undergarment with his hands, making sure his palm slid on her thighs.

Belinda sat up and let him pull it off her head. She laid down again and closed her eyes shyly. It wasn’t her first time, but being with the prince felt totally different. It was like it was her first time being with a man.

Damon stared at her body and grabbed her waist. He pulled her down and kissed her again. As he kissed her, he began to get rid of his pants.

Belinda wrapped her legs around his waist, waiting for him to penetrate her. Damon carefully touched her entrance with the tip of his aching shaft.

His eyes widened in awe as he felt his bulge slip right off her body because of its wetness. It was slippery.

“Wow.” He muttered with mixed feelings. He was happy, surprised and hungry at the same time.

“That is my body telling you to make love to me already.” Belinda uttered as she could no longer wait. She wanted him badly too.

She reached for his maleness and guarded it into her hot, wet sheath. A soft moan from both of them accompanied his penetration.

‘It’s so warm.’ Damon said in his head. He buried himself all the way and she accepted him. He began to thrust slowly, and she arched in groaning protest for me.

“Hmm… Prince Damon… harder and deeper.” She moaned softly as her eyes turned up. Damon bounced his head and increased his pace.

“Ahh…” Belinda cried loudly and grabbed his back tightly. Her finger pierced into his skin as she held onto him, but Damon didn’t feel a thing.

“Hmm… haaa.” He moaned. Soon, his pace increased again, this time, it was as if he wasn’t himself anymore. He became more dominant, and Belinda… was in for it.

Damon began to let out shallow pants and he lowered himself to kiss Belinda again, this time, stroking her mouth to ecstasy.

Suddenly, Damon felt this great urge in his body. It was like a burning sensation but in a good way. It was like his wolf was trying to take over.

Damon tried to calm him down, but it was way stronger. He knew what it meant. Immediately, he jumped off the bed and moved back. Belinda sat up and looked at him in shock.

“What’s wrong?”

“I want to mark you. I’m trying not to, but it’s so hard. Stay away or I’ll do it.” He muttered. Belinda smiled and crawled off the bed.

She moved closer and kissed him again. She moved her mouth to his ear and whispered, “Do it.”