Tribal Queen Book 1

Chapter 19

Zu paced the length of Reyna's room, he held the letter in his hand. "What if this is a trap of some kind?"

"Then it is better we find them and question them. I cannot let this go. If my life.... And my child's life is in danger... then we must do something !"

Zu slumped down in a chair and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Why would someone want to take out the best leader this realm has ever had?"

Reyna crossed to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, "Because I freed all the slaves. I am different. Some of the elders don't like change, and they sure as hell do not like the fact I took away their ability to sell slaves."

Zu placed a hand on top of hers, "You know I would have made you happy... I could have been a husband who could also protect you."

Reyna took a step back, "Zu... You know I could not marry you. You are the head of my guard. You are like my family. Hunter might not know how to fight, but he is strong, and I believe his protective instincts would kick in if he were present when I was harmed."

Zu shook his head, "You would not be able to be harmed if it were me."

Reyna walked back to her chair, "And yet even as my head of the guard, I was still able to be attacked not once... but twice!"

Zu bowed his head, "I am so sorry, I should have been there."

Reyna waved her hand at him, dismissing him. "I accept your apology, though not necessary. But I urge you to go to your WIFE and seek her bed for comfort. For I have a love for you as a member of my family, nothing else can come of that."

Zu went to go find his wife. But when he opened the door to his chamber... he got more than he bargained for. Willow was on their bed, naked and smiling at him. "Ummm.... Care to explain?"

Willow smirked at him, "It is time we make this marriage official don't you think?"

Zu's eyes darkened and he started to pull off his armor plates. Willow crossed the room and helped him. Zu caught her wrist and looked into her eyes. "Have you ended whatever was between you and the King?"

Willow swallowed audibly, "I didn't think anyone knew."

He snarled, "Answer the question..."

Willow tried to smile sweetly at him. "I do not have any feelings for him. And he no longer seeks out my company."

Zu seemed to buy into her lie, "I will believe you for now. But if I catch you two together. I will be the least of your worry. Reyna will have your head."

Willow went back to undressing him, "I know."

Meanwhile, at the bathhouse Hunter lowers himself into the hot spring water and closes his eyes, leaning his back against the tile around the edge of the water. A soft hand caresses his cheek and thinking it is Reyna he leans into it. Next thing he knows a piece of cloth is laid over his eyes and tied behind his head. Before he can react to it he feels the person start to run fingers over his skin on his shoulders. He lets out a soft moan, still thinking that it is Reyna who is touching him.

The hands glide over his chest and he can feel their warm breath on his neck, as she leans closer so her hand can trail down his abdomen. Hunter then hears the water move around as she enters the pool next to him. Even with the warm water, he can feel her touch leaving a blazing train over his skin. His hard manhood twitches in her hand when she finally wraps her fingers around him.

His hips distinctively lean into her touch, and this encourages her to tighten her grip. Another moan escapes him, this time louder and longer. Her movements increase in intensity and Hunter begins to feel the building sensation in his lower abdomen. His breathing is not coming in pants and his eyes roll back in his head beneath the covering that is still tied behind his head.