The Blood Prince

026

"And one, and two, and back and bow."I follow the directions of the instructor, watching Taron do the same.

"...what does no mag mean?"I ask, standing from my bow and placing my hand up.

"Is it not obvious?"Taron asks, taking my hand and hip.

We begin to waltz as the instructor counts and Taron speaks.

"It is not."I say.

He releases my hand and wraps an arm around my waist, putting his free hand behind his back as we begin to spin.

"Non magical."he says with a straight face as we slowly spin.

"...was it meant to be an insult? Calling me a no mag?"I ask as we reform our waltzing stance.

"...of course not. One would not insult her majesty the queen."he says, looking away from me as we waltz.

"Well, it certainly sounded like one."I say as we separate and bow once again.

"If I were to insult you I would do it firmly and with gravitas."he says as he stands straight.

"Like this. You are a ginger oaf with two left feet, and you will not dance with the king in your current state."

I purse my lips and put my hands on my hips.

"You must think you're so high and mighty, being the Kings royal advisor. With you being so tall I figured you'd be able to see all of your shortcomings. Dream big, Taron. Just remember, even the tallest guy in the room is still just one step short of a throne."

There was silence in the room, even the dance instructor had stopped counting.

Taron takes a menacing step closer to me, causing me to look up to match his eyes.

".....I am closer to the throne than you will ever be. And this I know for a fact."

"Taron."we both hear Xavier's familiar voice, and Taron immediately steps away from me.

"Yes my King?"he says as I look over, seeing Xavier with an angry look as he approaches us.

"You are too close to my wife."Xavier says sternly before stepping in front of me.

"..she spoke out of term, your ma-"

"She is my wife and I shall decide if what she says is out of term. Step to her like that again and I shall see to it that you are nowhere as close as you think you are to the throne, and I mean it."Xavier says sternly.

"Xavier, darling. You're steaming."I whisper to him.

"I understand sire."Taron says.

"Tatiana, come with me."he says before walking away.

I make brief eye contact with Taron before quickly following after my husband.

.....

The king storms off towards the great hall and Tatiana quickly tries to follow behind him.

He slows his walking and lets out a frustrated sigh.

"I apologize. Taron has some cruel misconception of people born outside of pogisa. Especially-"the King was cut off by Tatiana running and jumping into him, passionately kissing his lips.

Xavier is careful not to touch her, but kisses her back with eagerness.

Tatiana breaks the kiss and cups his cheeks.

"..Should you ever defend me like that again I will shower your entire body head to toe with passionate kisses. I lust for you my king and I want you to bed me immediately."she says looking into his eyes.

Instantly, Xavier's cheeks become so hot Tatiana instantly has to take her hands away.

He clears his throat and then looks around, checking to see if they were alone.

He then turns to Tatiana and chuckles.

"Run us a bath then my love. I shall join you."he says, directing me towards our bedroom.

I nod, bowing briefly before going in the direction of our room.

....

"How could a man that savagely murdered millions be so in love with a filthy fucking red head nomaj."Taron says as he looks over a map of pogisa.

"If you would simply look past the fact that she isn't of magical blood you'd find out why. Tatiana is a beautiful and loving person Taron."Nadia says, bringing him a chalice of wine.

"She's a disgrace on your father's name."He says.

"My father, is dead."Nadia says, slipping into Taron's lap.

"There is a new king now, with new views on the world. And if you ever want the opportunity to take his place at some point, you best apologize to Tatiana my tall handsome prince.",she says, cupping his cheeks and causing him to smile softly at her.

"..you always know what to say to bring me back to reality my love."he says, cupping her cheek and pecking her lips.

"I know right. What would you do without me."she says between his kisses.

.....