The Viking Alpha

Seer

James POV)

Why was it, the worst news, had to come at the best time? When he caught her giving herself pleasure his wolf snarled in jealousy. James himself felt jealous yet impressed she managed to put one over him.

Snagging her from the bathroom, he dumped her on the couch. Intending to start her punishment over, then spank her with an inch of her life.

Waking this morning with her not in bed sent him in a panic. What if she left? What if she was in danger again? But seeing her through the hallway window while he was running down the stairs, calmed him. He watched her sit there on the bench. She just looked so sad and alone. It broke him to see her like that. His wolf urged him to go to her and make it better. Later while bathing her he thought back to her necklace and the way it shocked him when he touched it. Almost as if it was protecting her. She didn't seem to know anything.

The books he read talked of talismans and spelled objects used for protection or mind control. Nothing too specific about her necklace though.

His hand brushed down her body and he could smell her instant arousal. He tended to her and had full intentions of giving her full pleasure. But remembering the panic and emptiness just for those few moments when he couldn't find her this morning, changed his mind. It's time she learned. Her place was with him. If she needed something she should come to him. He would fix whatever it was that was wrong.

He had her. Right where he and his wolf wanted her. She was there for them to take. She wanted it.

But his mate fought back. It turned him on more than he's ever been turned on. Her strength when she flipped them over and then was straddling him, actually surprised him. But it just made his wolf want to dominate her all the more. He flipped her back over and had her on her stomach. He managed to unbuckle his belt with one hand while holding her still. His cock was ready to sink into her. Ready to mark and claim her in every way.

His canines grew and he was about to plunge into her neck the same time his dick was into her body. Then that damned knock sounded at the door. It was enough to break the spell they were under. Thinking about it now, it probably wasn't the best way or position for her to lose her virginity. She deserved more. Flowers, candles, seduction. Everything in his experience, women liked. Not on the carpet, on her stomach, in a frenzied moment.

The bad news that was delivered right along with breakfast was the prisoner that bit his tongue out, managed to jump from the tower. He should have looked through his mind when he had the chance. The only reason he didn't do that was because mind linking can be a risk for both parties involved. Not only would James see what was in the old man's mind but the old man could see what was in James's.

'What's wrong?'

He broke his train of thought when she spoke. She looked so beautiful. Smelled amazing. She went through enough yesterday. He didn't want to burden her with this. Besides she had enough to think about what she seemed so determined to do. Learn the roles of a queen. It was best for now to keep her in the dark. Smiling at her he just assured her all was well besides a little complication. Quickly changing topics, he mentioned her tutors.

'Well, maybe I can help.'

He couldn't bear it anymore. Seizing her sweet angelic face he kissed her.

'No, thank you. You need to start learning about your kingdom and your role here. Now let's eat.'

The tension could be cut with a knife as they ate. He was mulling over what to do now and she no doubt had everything to think about.

After breakfast he kissed her and sent her to the library where her tutors would meet her. He on the other hand has to think. Prioritize. The old man was his last link so far to the possible threat on him and Cassandra. So without him there was nothing to look into for now. His new mission was to find out about Cassandra. When he kissed her he managed to unclasp the necklace and slip it from her neck. It shocked him. He managed to slip it in his pocket. He didn't want to tell her anything yet because of the same reasons as before.