THE BLOOD ROYALS Book 2: Long Live The Queen!

Chapter Eleven: Rethink

Renée's POV
I wasn't prepared.

When Reli asked me if I would be open to something more than kissing, I said yes. He was ready for it but I wasn't. I realized that when he left and I hurried down to the spa. When you're a VIP guest, there is no limit to what the hotel staff will do to ensure comfort even if it's reopening the spa for me. He will get quite a bill. There's nothing I didn't do.

Now I feel ready even down to the little lingerie from the boutique shop downstairs. He will get that bill too. I like it. I have never tried on lingerie. I have seen my older sister in some sexy numbers but I have never had a chance. I love my reflection. I really do. I think he will like it too. When he comes in tonight, I'll be ready.

I screamed when I saw Xanth standing at the entrance of the bedroom staring at me with his jaw hanging. I didn't hear him come in. "What the hell are you wearing?"

I covered what I could but then I realized there's no point. I gradually stood up straight. "Lingerie dummy!"

"Why?" He looks upset.

I can't figure this guy out. Why does it seem like he's constantly mad at me?

"Uh... For foreplay. You know, the fun before sex?"

I have played out every scenario that can be foreplay and my oh my has my wild imagination wandered. It takes my thoughts alone to get me soaked. What will the actual deed do to me?

He looked away. "Get dressed."

"Uh... No. You can't tell me what to do. In fact, why are you here? Go away."  He's going to ruin the mood! When Reli comes in and finds him it will ruin everything! I survived waxing! It wasn't for nothing!

"Who are you wearing that for?"

"Who do you think?" I rolled my eyes.

He looked at me but he kept his eyes on mine. "Renée stop being stupid."

"Xanth what is your problem? Huh? What is your problem? Why do you keep taking jabs at me?"

"I already told you that he's not going to love you. What part of that don't you understand?"

I already know what to expect. Nothing. The truth is I would like more than nothing. But I'm okay with losing my virtue to a man who makes my heart race. It's not the first time I have felt attracted to a man. It's just very different with Reli and I can't explain why. My body wants this. My heart wants this night to happen. It has to be him.

"I'm not in it for a commitment."

"Don't you think you deserve better than a one night stand? Because that is what will happen. I know Reli. He's a prince and girls swoon over him like this every other time. You're not the first one. He is also good at hitting it once and he moves on. The guy won't look back. Don't you think you deserve better than a one night stand?"

I consciously covered myself up. Now I feel embarrassed. It feels like I have fallen out of the clouds and there's no return. I picked up a robe. "I'll go change. Excuse me."

I locked myself in the bathroom and took a look at my reflection. Should I take these two misses as a sign that I should probably wait? Should I? Last night he got a call and he had to leave. Tonight, Xanth walked in instead of him. I got out of the lingerie hastily and threw it in the laundry hamper. I out on a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie. They are his. I don't have enough clothing.

"So, what brings you by? He isn't here."

"I can see that. He asked me to drop in and keep you company."