The High King's Bride

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nse when he sat me in his lap. The cold of the night could be seen on your breath, but the heat from his body made me press my back into his

seemed word had spread like wildfire. Warriors soon were placed as an enforcement to keep others from interrupting, yet I didn’t see any of them. Though being a werewol

ion was the strongest and most powerful of all unions… we shared half our souls unless he would reject me… something entirely possible since we hadn’t solidifi

lence. It was without any room for negotiation… somethin

n strong arms, caging me in his warmth. I would go with

ling a curl. “It would be asking too much to take you to the pala

r your consideration, your grace.” I said honestly…. I

be slightly confused. “Why do I have a feeling that there’s something I’m missing?” The night sky lighten

shouldn’t have said anything! No one wants to be around humans… it wasn’t necessarily breaking the rules

He said running his f

ng that he wouldn’t approve like most others, but I was su

I didn’t expect him to be so understanding about it… but this woul

anymore. Our mate would l

It’s too dangerous for the pack.” I sa

a was much too sensitive to touch…and my wolf wanted him to take me now, not caring that the pack would see…. He lightly

set me on fire. I became aware of his heartrate and breathing… though I swear none of that could be really sensed until now…E

hoices. Tell me.” He commanded softly, and

knew. Headhunters, humans who kill supernatural creatures unconditionally, the Church, enemy creatures like vampires, and most of all, the

He held me tightly, and I looke

s a bad idea…. “They’re not all bad… I’d never spoken to a human besides Grandpa Noah,

ugh.” He said holding me closer to him, and I had never had anyone ever agree with me

ing with them doing charity work… would you really be okay with tha

appy. I will protect you, my small songbird. It wouldn’t be right to make you feel imprisoned. It would be wrong o

nd he wrapped an arm around me… my instincts of danger turned off with this man… it was actually a little a

ike the fresh earth… but also smoke and fresh chopped wood. There was a spice to it now I couldn’t put m

this sweet… when I do take you to the castle

” I asked, an

ited in the North Sea, away from mortals, and no

far your highne

ne….” He kissed me o

e away was a 10-hour drive, but even then, I could have had a small road trip to visit them every once in a while. That sounded like a castle on an island, far away and i

until you’re ready

What happened to my confidence? I didn’t expect the king

a little. He behaved almost as if he thought I w

ies, will it?” I asked, but he rest

to ruin the surprise of who you would be, nor come too soon.” He smiled. “But maybe I sh

wled

ely laugh

lp it!” I c

took me off his lap so he could get up. He stood, towering

h looked at the forming golden hues of the sunrise, amplified by the large fluffy clouds that rolled in the distance. I held ha