Seeking Life

ch.8

Amira’s POV:

I was still laying on the balcony when I heard a knock upon the door I rushed to grab the silk robe laying on the bed not willing to expose my completely naked body to anyone else. Before I could answer the door swung open and in walked my handsome mate. He looked me up and down before embracing me. “Hey” I whispered into his chest taking in his scent almost falling victim to its calming effect on me. He didn’t say anything just continued to hold me.

“Is something wrong” I asked.

“ We found your friend, Tinsley I believe her name was” he replied emotionless

I was almost scared to ask about Nathan but before I could stop myself I blurted out “ What about Nathan”

Meekah went ridged and for a moment I was frightened. I had tried mind linking them all morning to let them know I was safe but they never responded. Worry and sadness started creeping along my face. Meekah seemed hurt for some reason. “Tell me!” I cried out.

“He is fine!” He barked

“Why are you angry at my concern for my friend”  I shouted as I pushed out of his arms.

“He has feelings for you and I can tell he wants to take you away” He responded while looking down. Many emotions crossed his face before landing on anger.

I approached him cupping his face in my hands while looking him in the eyes “I am not going any where” I whispered while pulling his forehead to mine.

“Can I see them” I timidly asked.

“The girl.” He replied firmly.

I sighed in annoyance but assuming that he would not budge on this subject I gave up. “Can I speak to Tinsley then”  He appeared pleased with my submission to his will and told me she would be here momentarily. He left the room and not long after I heard the light but fast foot steps of my friend before I caught her scent. The door hadn’t even swung open all the way before a tear stricken Tinsley collided into my body spewing questions at me faster than I could answer. She told me how along the way she had met her mate Kaname when he found them in the forest. She spared no details on the steamy shower s*x they had engaged in before she came to my room.

“So if you are so happy, why is your face like that” I asked

“That king, he took Nate away out of jealousy, Kaname knows where he is but won’t tell me” She spat. I guess it did not take her mate long to realize that Tinsley was not some one that just took orders.

“Why did he take him away”   I asked sure I already know the answer.

“Jealousy” She said angrily. Turning her gaze to me “Nate looked pretty devastated at finding out you had a mate I could literally feel the wave of depression over come him, what is going on between you two”

“Nothing” I said defensively “We had a moment on the ship, I never told Nate I would give up my mate”

“ A What?!?” Tinsley shrieked “You know how he has always felt about you, Dude like seriously”

“Tin, I knew yes but I have always cared about him too.” I said all while feeling like the worst person on the face of the earth. “ I know I can’t blame this all on Nathan, but he made it very hard to resist”

For the first time ever my friend was rendered speechless as she stood up to walk away she spared me one last look over her shoulder “He wanted me to tell you he wants to talk to you” She then stomped her way out of the room. Guilt, self-loathing, and pain all blanketed my mind as  I pressed my face into a pillow to let out a scream. I needed to run and clear my head, then I need to confront Meekah and demand he let Nate go. I ran down the stairs and out the palace doors before I could leave the grounds Meekah caught me and pulled me close against his hard chest stroking my hair. “Where are you going?” He asked. I pushed off of him momentarily stumbling “I need to run” I shakily replied not sure if I was scared of just that angry at him. “Not without guards, I told you there was unrest in the forest.”  I pushed past him taking of shifting into my wolf but not allowing her full control before I completely crossed the long bridge I was accompanied by 3 guards but at least they kept their distance.

Meekah’s POV:

After seeing her so upset over her friend I could not find it in my heart to tell her that I had locked him away. I had specifically told Kaname to make his mate comply to my wishes and not tell Amira what had transpired. I knew I should not listen in on their conversation but I had to know what would happen so I told Lucy to hang around and let me know. Jealousy surged through me when she admitted to he friend that she caved to Nathan’s will. Even the thought of his name was like venom. I tried to walk the garden to clear my thoughts and try to convince myself that I had done the best thing for her by locking him away. As I caught Amira’s scent approaching I stepped into her path letting her crash into me and holding her close. I knew I had f****d up but I allowed her to be angry and express it. She looked so beautiful even when she was mad. When she pushed away from me my wolf howled at her rejection. I understood her need to run, her need for space. However I could not let her charge out into the woods all alone with what I could feel heading our way. As she pushed past me I linked with my 3 nearest guards to follow her but give her, the space she needed. I returned to the castle deciding to go and visit my latest prisoner. As I approached his door my guards stiffened at my presence I pushed open the door to find him sitting on the bed head in his hands. I felt a tinge of satisfaction knowing if I so chose I could break this man, make him disappear and no one would question it, except my mate. I sat down in the chair across from him displaying my superiority and confidence before leaning closer to him.

“it appears your imprisonment has hurt my mate” I cringed at the thought of her caring for another man. His hate filled eyes gazed at mine unbreaking.

“What’s the matter your majesty? Afraid your mate cares about me” He smirked.

I let out a growl wanting to reach across and rip his tongue out but managed to calm myself with thoughts of last night. “  I care that my mate said that you made it hard for her to resist”

His smirk grew even bigger at my statement. “There is a bond between her and I, if your so scared of it just go ahead and end me ”

This little s**t was pushing me he knew I could not without making Amira hate me sure I would never let her go but I would not want a mate that hates me to share my bed. I decided to play his game and make him want to end the bond. “Although you had a bond, there is one between her and I that has formed this was assured last night” His smirk dropped which made me happy. “She is marked?”  He asked “Yes” I smiled, I would mark her tonight even if she fought me then I would let this mongrel go without a worry. Tears fell from his eyes and with that satisfaction I stood to take my leave. “Good bye! I must prepare for my mate” I felt him begin to approach me and decided to allow it just to show this mutt why I was king. As he rushed me I simply drew my fist back and connected it to his face with a loud crack he flew back to his bed hands covering the swollen side of his face. I had hit him hard enough to make a point but he would be healed by tomorrow. As I exited the door I took all but one guard with me to begin making rounds. I had lucy create a special dinner for Amira and had it set in my room upon my balcony. As the finishing touches were placed on the dinner table the single red rose that sat centered on the table I saw Amira returning. Thankfully I had another maid lay clothes and a note for her on her bed. I would take what was mine and wanted it to be perfect. I changed my clothes to a black suit with red silk under shirt and black tie. Amira entered the room looking beautiful in the red silk dress I had picked out I approached her taking my hand and tangling it through her hair while forcefully kissing her. She seemed much calmer but still hints of guilt.

“We need to talk”  She said

“We will” I assured her “Come eat and then we will discuss everything”

 We made our way to the table and ate, goddess she is beautiful I couldn’t imagine letting her be with any other man.

“Will you let my friend go” She asked breaking my trance.

“Will you be mine?”  I shot back at her

“yes, nat” She started but before she could say anything else I had thrown the table out of the way I wasn’t sure if she was calling the wrong name or she had more to say. My beast was in control and the hint of his name on her lips was enough to send her into a frenzy. I stalked towards her, her eyes filled with shock and fear. I grabbed her arms and pulled her into me. “Mine!” I growled. She didn’t respond I forcefully kissed her feeling her lips respond to mine. “take her!” my beast growled in my mind. I started to move my lips to her neck she didn’t resist and let out a small moan. Hearing her moan excited me and I wanted to taste her blood. I licked the spot where my mark would be, she shivered under me my canines extended as I began to bite down. “ No, please” She whispered while pulling my hair. The sound of her pleas had me wanting to stop but I was not the one in control. With out hesitancy my beast bit down and even though I could smell her arousal from my bite I could feel the betrayal she felt. She collapsed into my arms and I carried her to what was now our bed laying her down. Stroking her hair and feeling like trash, I would make this up to her. As soon as I was forgiven she could see her friend.