Stormee POV
The party was a hit. Raph was drunk, and we missed Enzo. Other than that, for me, it was a round success. Aelfred was here, and for the first time, I felt like I belonged somewhere. I belonged with him.
People left, and when it was just us, Mom walked towards us. “King Aelfred, let me show you your accommodations…” Mom said, and he nodded.
He kissed the back of my hand and placed my arm around his. “Walk with me, flower,” he said, and I nodded.
Being this close to him, feeling his warmth and tenderness, made things happen to my body. I cannot describe these things, but I yearn to experience them. Maybe it is the mate bond or the fact that I am a 21-year-old virgin, but whatever the reason, my body felt warm and ablaze.
Aelfred´s eyes locked with mine while we followed
