Elemental Queen: Reign

Chapter Fourteen

Hayze's POV

I opened my eyes to the small stream of sunlight that was falling upon my face, making it hard to ignore. I scrunched my eyes until I could adjust them to the light. I enjoyed the feel of Galen's bare chest under the palm of my right hand. My right leg is resting over his hip and he has my foot trapped somewhat between his naked th*ghs. I wanted to stretch contentedly next to him, but it would mean no longer touching him with my body to achieve that stretch, so I decided against it. I want to run my hand all over his chest as I lay here curled into his right side, but again I don't want to do anything to cause him to move away from the position we are in right now.

Spyte encouraged me all evening last night while we spent time with Galen to stop being afraid. She reminded me of how happy all of my sisters are and how they told me it was worth giving over to their husbands. She asked me what I was afraid of too, as I rested in his lap while I attempted to watch the movie. I told her I didn't want to be rejected by him. I didn't want to disappoint him because I didn't really know what to do. I was worried that he might not like the aftermath of being intimate and that might turn him away from me. I went through every little thing plaguing my mind.

She asked me if I was just going to let all my fears rule me, because what if he really liked what happened? What if I really liked it as well? She also reminded me I would get to see him without a shirt on his chest and I could touch it freely if I let myself let go of my fears for this one time. If it didn't work out, then at least I would know. That had me though I wasn't too happy that she was basically indicating I was a coward too. I think she did that on purpose because she knows I don't want anyone to see me as weak, especially a coward.

I shoved all the fears plaguing me to the side of my mind and decided to take some control but also give over control of my body to him. I decided to trust him and I always had my sisters to help me if anything failed. I knew they would pick up my broken heart and help heal me if needed. I am really glad it is not needed. Now all I want is to have him in my arms doing the things he taught me last night to my body over and over. I kind of don't want to share him now. I may have to talk with my sisters to see if they struggle with the same situation and what they do to control the need and ache to want to basically climb the men like trees. I giggled on the inside because I am probably the only one who thinks of that analogy and maybe it is also because of Nite I am chuckling too. I want to climb Galen like Nite likes to climb trees. I grinned.

I realized I couldn't lie here all morning as much as I wanted to. I needed to get up. I have a need to soak in a bath before breakfast. I do feel tender between my legs. I remember my sisters saying something similar, but that things would be alright. Avala even said she walked a little funny for a little while after her first time, but she was fine soon after. I don't want to be walking funny today, so I grudgingly started to peal myself away from Galen's body. I needed to clean up anyway because we were sweating and I didn't want to smell bad.

I slowly extracted my foot from his th*ghs and then slowly removed my body from his. My th*ghs and core ached the more I started to remove myself from him. A bath will definitely do me some good. I started to lift my head from his chest and that's when my back was gripped tightly, pressing me back into his side. "Where do you think you're going?" He purred at me. F*ck. I didn't want to wake him. "I." I cleared my throat because it was dry. "I was going to get up and get ready. I thought I would enjoy a bath before the day really gets started," I answered.

"Mmm, a bath does sound nice." He commented as he shifted to lay on his right side to face me. He ran his hand from my right shoulder to my hip in a caress. "A tongue bath sounds even better." He added with desire in his eyes. "That would take too long." I remarked. He arched his brow. "Raincheck then." He stated with humor and promise in his tone. I swallowed hard at what his tongue bath would entail, but I would face it with no fear. I nodded. "Good. I didn't get the chance to taste you last night and I desperately want to taste you properly." He said. I was a little confused at what he meant by that because his mouth was everywhere on my body last night.

"Fine, we'll do a bath your way." He relented. He climbed over my body to get out of bed. I felt cold without his heat warming me. I didn't have to worry about being cold long as he scooped me from my bed in his arms and brought me into my washing room. He didn't put me down until the lower half of my body was submerged and soaking in the hot water. I sighed a moan as the heat of the water began seeping into my body. Galen stared down at me as I moaned. He had a look of torture on his face like he was warring with himself internally before he controlled himself. I would have been concerned, but his eyes were burning with desire, making my body tingle and react to his look.

As soon as Galen got control of himself, he began rubbing my left foot. He moved up my left leg and massaged it, which felt amazing. He took his time massaging my other foot and leg in turn. He didn't miss any part of my body that had tightness in my muscles probably from making love last night. When he finished loosening up my muscles, he took the dragon berry soap bar out of the little chest I kept them in and began washing my body. His hands felt like heaven as he lathered my body with soapy suds. He moved to wash my hair after rinsing me off. I chuckled to myself I had thought, but I guess I let some of it out loud.

"What's so amusing?" He asked. "I was just wondering if I could request you to be my personal bather." I stated amused. He grinned at me. "You don't have to wonder I would be honored to lather soap into your exquisite body every day." He said with promise. I leaned forward and kissed him. I had my legs around his waist when I kissed him and I felt him between my legs rubbing against my core. I moaned and he groaned into our kiss. He tightened his arms around my back, holding me there as he slowly rubbed himself against the folds of my core. I want him inside my body, but he is holding me so tightly I can't maneuver my body to allow him entry.

"Galen?" I panted and pleaded, breaking my kiss. "Mmm?" He responded. I tried to adjust myself again, but his hold tightened. "What do you want?" He teased as he nibbled at my lips. I whimpered in response. "Tell me what you want and I will give it to you." He promised. I gulped. "I, I want you inside my body." I said, almost begging him. I wanted to be mortified that I would attempt to beg him a little, but I had no time for those thoughts as he pushed between my folds and buried himself deeply inside my body. I gasped, moaned, and shuddered all at once at being filled by him so quickly and how good it felt.

"Rock your hips against me." He instructed me through gritted teeth. I thought he was in pain. "Are you okay?" I asked, concerned. "Baby, grind your hips against me now." He demanded. I did as he asked and I knew then why he was speaking through gritted teeth. I got a better grip on his shoulders as I rocked and ground my hips along his length. He gripped my *ss, pressing me deeper onto him as well as he pressed himself into my body, matching the rocking of my hips against him. I didn't know I could have him this way, and take control of the pace. I like it. I thought of having him under my body as I rock and grind myself against him. I wondered if he would like that. I had to chide myself and just concentrate on what was happening right now.

I felt the pressure build and could feel my body reaching for the ecstasy I felt last night when the pressure built to the point I exploded around him. He gripped me tighter to him as the pressure quickly became unbearable to hold onto it. I screamed his name as what appeared to be tiny stars and bursts of colors flashed across my closed eyes as I lost all control over the muscles in my body. Galen thrust a few more times into my body before sliding out and he reached between us gripping himself. I gathered enough of my senses and I swatted his hand away as I gripped him and rubbed my hand up and down him. He gripped his hand around mine to tighten my grip on him and moved my hand up and down him a couple of times. He let go and I continued at the pressure he showed me. He exploded all over my hand as he groaned his pleasure into my shoulder and gasped for breath.

I took my chair at our table in the dining hall and began piling my plate with food. "Hungry?" Xander joked. I felt myself turn red as I nodded with a mouth full of bacon. He looked at me and then at Galen and I knew he knew. I wasn't trying to hide it, but it is a little embarrassing when someone else realizes what probably happened last night. He smiled and gave a slight nod, comforting me. This is why I like Xander so very much. Not only does he care and love Zariah and always has in his own way. He loves Dusk just as deeply, and he has always shown care and love towards me. He has helped me through so much. I think sometimes I could be jealous of all Zariah has with him, but I remind myself that I have some of it now too.

I know he isn't judging me for what Galen and I did either. He could say a few things because he was upset at how badly Galen upset me at Halloween, but I don't feel any judgement at all from him. Galen rested his hand against my knee and squeezed. I wanted to grin, but I was too busy chewing my mouth full of food. The conversation turned quickly towards the sparring matches today. There is an excitement in the air about them. If these sparring matches are entertaining, I wonder if Zariah can be convinced to make them a Christmas Eve tradition.

I ran some quick training to help warm everyone up for today's matches. I know I am excited about my match, but I am really excited about seeing the match with Zariah and Kindra. Lily, Jarrett, and Caedan are going to tend to the babies while my sisters have their respective sparring matches. Kindra and Zariah are warming up on their own as Galen, Xander, and Kayne are doing a separate warm up of their own. Kalan and Luke are leading the wolves through their warm ups. I thought I would be sore to lead training, but ironically, after our time in the bath this morning, I feel energized. Of course, there is still a slight tenderness in my core, but it is not hindering me at all.

I moved to the portion of the training warm up where we manifest our zaras. I flew up on Spyte's back surveying the scene of training and I spied Deyax a little ways away. He was attempting to jump and reach a tree branch above his head. Spyte flew into the right position where I could see a very smug looking black tiger lounging on the tree branch looking down at Deyax's attempts to get at him. Quickly I understood, as Jett took over doing the same thing. I realized they were using Nite as a goal to attempt to get Deyax and Jett to jump higher then they usually do. That will probably help some with Rai if Rai is flying about them. I wonder if Zariah will have Rai choose one form or not.

My sisters soon joined me seated on their dragons as the training continued below us. "Are you okay?" Stowne asked bluntly. I was confused for a split second before I realized what she was asking. I nodded. "Yes," I replied. "Are you sore? Do you need to back out of today's sparring match?" Mistral asked. I turned red. "I am fine. He gave me a bath. I am just a little tender umm." I responded. They all had looks of understanding. "That will pass the more you are with him," Lumina commented. "That's my problem. I want to be with him all the time. I want to climb him like a tree, and I don't know how to stop wanting that." I blurted out.

My sisters laughed. "Sadly, sister, that sensation will never end. I thought going to Glacel and spending days in bed with Kalan would temper that want and need, but it only heightened it." Avala admitted and my sisters nodded their agreement. "So, I am not the only one?" I asked. "Definitely not the only one." They all answered and smiled. "How do you control the need?" I asked them. "You realize that it is not just you that is feeling this way. He probably can't stop thinking of wanting you just as much. You also realize that there are times and places to enact on your feelings and that you still have to tend to your other responsibilities." Aquara said.

I was grateful for the conversation with my sisters. It allayed some of the fears and doubts I was still harboring. They explained what he had meant by tasting me and what I could do for him in turn. I asked about my image of having him under me and they let me know he would definitely enjoy me doing that to him. They were a little confused about his methods to not impregnate me, but they could respect that he is unsure at the moment if it is something he wants. I admitted that though I want children, I am unsure if I am ready for them right now. They let me in on a secret that there was a spell that could be said to delay the possibility of a pregnancy until ready. Stowne and Mistral are not using it, nor is Avala anymore, but Lumina still is for the time being. Avala said she would have Kalan place it on me if I wanted. I agreed.

I was surprised to learn Zariah, Kindra, and Aquara are currently using the spell. It makes sense though. They want to give their bodies time between pregnancies. I was glad to learn the spell wouldn't affect my monthly times. Therefore, when I was ready for a baby, my body's schedule wouldn't need to adjust back to have the ability to get pregnant. Kalan placed the spell on my womb after the training. He warned that if I happened to get pregnant already, that his spell would only prevent a pregnancy from happening in the future. I told him I understood. I hoped I wasn't pregnant, but I would accept whatever may come if Galen happened to get me pregnant.

I had destroyed Luke in our match just after lunch. We were the first to spar. The crowd cheered us both on and it fueled the energy and enjoyment of the match. Galen pulled me in his arms after the match ended and kissed me. "You were awesome." He stated after he broke the kiss. I beamed a smile at him. He returned my smile. We stood along the sides with my sisters as they each took their turns. Galen stood behind me with his arms wrapped around me most of the time. I felt supported and relaxed.

"You don't have to worry about condoms anymore." I said in his mind as we watched Aquara and Tsuna blast their opponent with a heavy stream of water. "What do you mean?" He asked in my mind. "Kalan placed a spell on my womb. I can't get pregnant until the spell is removed, but if you have got me pregnant already there is nothing that can be done about that." I replied. He tightened his grip around me. "You didn't have to do that." He finally responded. "Yes, I did. I want to feel you all of you when we are together. I do want children, but I am unsure if I am ready right now for one and, besides, I have got nieces and nephews to get my baby fix from." I told him and chuckled a little.

Galen left with Xander and Kayne to prepare for their upcoming match now that this is the last one. Gwen, Gavin, and Jack, along with kitchen workers had set a couple of tables up with hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and some treats while there was a break before the big match. I ran inside to use the powder room quickly while there was still a break. Many had the same idea, but I wasn't going to miss one second of this match. I have never fully gotten to see what Zariah, Kindra, and Rai can really do. I have only ever witnessed snippets of their training. I am curious to see exactly what Galen has learned by training with them as well.

I approached my other sisters with a hot chocolate and a small plate of treats for myself. I noticed Kalan and Luke duplicating some of those foldable camping chairs and setting them out. Other wizards and witches helped and soon there were enough places to sit and watch this match as we enjoyed our treats. Dusk sat next to me on my right side and Caedan sat on my left. Dusk offered her hand to hold my plate and just added her treats to it. I drank some of my hot chocolate. I carefully nestled the mug between my th*ghs and reached over to take Ziran from Caedan so he only had one twin to balance and he could enjoy the match as well. "Are you ready to watch mommy and Auntie Kindra?" I asked Ziran.

His eyes brightened and he smiled at me. "We have to cheer on Uncle Kayne, Uncle Xander, and Galen too. Oh, and we can't forget about Rai." I added. I settled him in the crook of my left arm as I nibbled away at the treats and sipped my hot chocolate. Caedan moved his chair over until it touched mine and had Krianna in the crook of his right arm. The twins were happy to be next to each other and were watching the scene in front of them as Zariah, Kindra, Rai, Deyax, Jett, and Nite took their places in the center of the field. Rai was in his wolf form. I wonder if he will remain that way. I picked up a cookie and chomped away at it as the match began.