*Craving Souls* (Spiritshipping)

Part 26

Jaden tapped his nails continuously on the wooden table, the light of the candle separating him from the dark surroundings of his simple filled tent .  The new Emperor was biting his lip deep  in thoughts as he read the latest letter he got from his husband.

A smile stretched a little later as he reread the letter again. He noted that Jesse was hinting something and still keeping it well hidden.

Jaden shook his head , the smile never leaving his lips. His other was quite playful in this side . His letters always making Jaden melt on spot or making his soul weak for days , in a good way .

The king sure knew how to make Jaden pin after him , with only written words.  And honestly it was times like this the emperor relaxed from the constant stress the war brought.  His heart yearning to be near the teal haired male more and more.

Jaden closed his eyes,  leaning back on his chair and bringing the soft piece of silk to his nose. Jesse always brought one with his letters,  making Jaden confused at first,  but breaking him in the other second.

It was his smell that lingered on the small piece of fabric. For the tired warrior , it was the smell of home , that made his knees weak with a whiff.

Bad kitten,  making me long after him so much.

Jaden lifted his eyelids, when he heard footsteps approaching his tent.  He quickly hid the letter and the silky fabric in a small elegantly carved  box on his table.

"May I come in my Emperor?"

Jaden stood up , surprised to hear that voice in the territory he was covering.  He quickly pushed his confusion away,  straightening his posture.

"You may , General. "

The emperor waited until the other entered his tent,  nodding when the taller male bowed.
"Who should I own the honor of your visit, may I ask General Zane?"

The other stood up , his arms at his sides , Jaden noticing that he had no weapons with him.

"Forgive me for intruding your time my Emperor,  and I apologise for the time I choose to speak but with the way things came , I couldn't speak before. "

Jaden raised an eyebrow in interest,  his arms at his sides too , since he knew his husband's General wouldn't hurt him. " And what would that be?"

The taller male seemed stiff and tired , but still covered it very well , like the leader he should be. " It's about your king  , my Emperor. As you know I'm closely blood related to him and I've been with him since he was born."

"I do know." Jaden affirms,  still not knowing where this was going.

"I apologise for my bluntness,  my Emperor.  But you still don't know him well  enough. "

Jaden's mouth set in a hard line , a deep growl escaping him involuntarily, making the general more cautious of the smaller. " I understand from where you are coming from. " He said through gritted teeth. " But I still don't think it's your place to tell me that I don't know my husband  , as I'm quite aware of the fact." Jaden knew he was being protective,  but he couldn't care less .

Zane felt intimidated from the small chocolate haired male . Yes , Jaden didn't hold his height,  but the aura around him , screamed power and superiority,  golden-teal. Zane gives a rare smile at the sight  of those colours  surrounding  the young  ruler and bows his head to him . " Your Majesty I didn't mean to offend you . I'm just wanting to say that you have in your hands the purest jewel of our country. "

Somehow Jaden calmed down at those words  , taking a deep quiet breath,  his chest swelling with pride.

"King Jesse , my cousin,  is special my Emperor. Quite special. " Zane continued after noting down that Jaden relaxed  . Thankfully, becoming easier to breath. " He's gifted, that's all I can say. "

Jaden tilted his head lightly to the side , his eyes running to the small box for a fraction,  before going back to the dark green orbs ." What do you mean by 'he's gifted '? He's already special as he is ." Jaden felt his cheeks dust pink at how easily he complimented his other. It was true to Jaden,  Jesse felt quite special.  Like a missing piece that completed Jaden whole. And Jaden loves every single bit of that feeling.

He likes him, dare I say , loves him. Zane thought,  feeling like a million weights were taken of his shoulders . " The king should be the one to inform you the rest,  my Emperor. "

Jaden frowns,  shoulders slumping down , as he opens his mouth, about to speak again when the curtains of his tend were slammed open. His head snapping in that direction.

" JADEN! WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!"

Jaden's face drowned of it's  colour,  as the words of  his own most trusted soldier registered in his head ." W-what?" He mumbled , taking in the weak sight of one of his strongest soldiers. Blood running down his face ,while his clothes ripped to shreds .

Jim panted as he limped inside the tent . " We're...under...attack..my  Emperor....f-from the nor-..." Before he could finish,  Jaden was pained with the sight of his friend fall on the ground unconscious.

He watched as Zane rushed at Jim's side, calling for the meds. The Emperor walked out of the tent his eyes  lingering on his friend for a few as the healers passed him. ' Forgive me my friend. ' He apologised quietly for not being the one to take care of him.

The ruler walked out of his tent , looking around and seeing the black clothed soldiers running towards his camp. "EVERYONE! FORMATION 13 ! " He orders his soldiers, taking his sword out . The silver gem on the handle turning  dark  before it lit on black flames .

He quickly got on his horse , and ran towards the attackers on the front line , his soldiers close behind.  He was a leader,  not a coward.

Jaden's last thoughts were of Jesse's peaceful face ,  as he clashed his sword with his worst enemy , narrowing his eyes.

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