Prince's Assassin Mate

Chapter 49

The halo of the horizon arrives with golden grace. The sun shines brightly, warming the cold world. He awakens alone in his bed, and a sudden despair straps him. His impatient eyes searches for her, and when he notices the closet doors open and her walkout, a wave of reprieve washes over him. She was dressed in a simple sundress, her hair free and a smile on her face.
"Good morning." She greets
"Morning,"
"Freshen up and get dressed, let's have breakfast together. Just the two of us." She says with a smile, and he looks at her, befuddled, but says nothing, only smiles and gets out of bed.

Aiden emerged from the closet after a shower and change of clothes to find the room empty. He walked out of the room and followed her scent to the terrace. He stopped by the entrance and saw a large table set up. Seraphina was putting down the last plate of soft pancakes and berries, as warm as they would be in the sun, with maple syrup threaded on top. She smiled at him as he approached her. She motioned for him to sit, and she took the chair across from him.
"You prepared all these?" He was perplexed and inquired,
"I'm a terrible cook. So no, I did not." She chuckled.
"That's why I was wondering how you managed to make so much in such a short period of time."
They began eating discreetly, sharing glances now and then. Seraphina began to speak about halfway through.
"Aiden?"
"Yes?" Aiden raised his gaze from the plate to meet hers.
"Let's make a new beginning." He raised his brows in response to what she said.
"We got off to a shaky start. I lied, I hid, and I pushed you away. You hid, lied, and pushed me away whenever you felt like it. I won't lie that I have major trust issues, and I still don't trust you. Whenever I put my trust in someone, they backstabbed me. And I never learned to trust. But I am willing to. I wish to learn to trust you with my whole heart. I wish to learn to love. I wish to embrace the blessing of the Goddess. I want us to be together."
He abruptly stood up, pushing the chair behind him, and she followed suit. He was in front of her in two long strides. Uncertainty was written all over her face, and she looked and felt vulnerable. His hand snuck around her waist, drawing her closer to him, and her body slammed into his hard muscles. Her hands clutched his shirt as if her life depended on it. As a smile crept across his lips, his other hand softly curdled her face and his thumb softly caressed her cheekbones. She gulped down the lump in her throat as her lips parted and her eyes swept over his eyes. He tilted his head, and she closed her eyes in anticipation of what was to come. He pressed his lips against hers. Her lips were softer than anything he'd ever felt, as soft as the first snow, like cotton candy that dissolves in your tongue. They began slowly, with him taking small sips of her nectar, it was sweet, so sweet!
His lips sent shudders up her spine. While she was still in a haze, he kept kissing her rapidly. Her lips moved along his, on their own, and the innocent kiss became more ferocious and her hand firmly gripped his shoulders. He withdrew his hand from her neck, and they descended. He gripped her thighs with both hands and lifted her seamlessly, placing her on the terrace's edges while her hands wrapped around his neck. Her legs wrapped around his torso, and his hand gripped her thighs to keep her in place. He sucked and nibbled her lower lip as soft whimpers shuddered her chest. His warm tongue brushed over her lower lip, asking for entrance, but she refused, and a growl pulsed his chest as he squeezed her thighs a firm squeeze. She smiled and opened her mouth, allowing his tongue to explore every nook and cranny. In need of oxygen, they finally broke off the kiss. He pressed his lips against her forehead and drew back after a while.
"I promise to protect you with my life, my Moon. I promise to earn every ounce of your trust and replace every bad memory you have with love."
She saw the sincerity on his face, and a bright smile spread across hers. She gently grabbed his face with both of her hands and pecked his lips in a lingering kiss. She hugged him, her hands firmly clutching his shirt at the back, her head just a little above his beating heart. He sighed and clasped her flesh over his as if the moment would vanish if he let go.
"Alpha!" Liam walked in and his eyes widened when he saw the Alpha couple in such a sensual position. Aiden turned to face the voice and growled, his hands pulling down her dress, covering Seraphina's bare thighs. Liam bowed his head, his cheeks flushed.
"What is it?" He inquired
"His Majesty King Bruce and Her Majesty Queen Olivia have crossed the western border. They should arrive at the castle soon. The counselors have also arrived."
"Is there anything else?"
"Yes, the counselors are, erm how should I put this...they are being feral."
"That's nothing new." Aiden scowled,
"Aiden will be there in a moment," Seraphina said as she hopped down. Liam curtsied and walked away.