Artemis

Chapter 55

Artemis couldn't help pulling away from Navene with a light chuckle sob. The tears still staining her cheeks as she turns to a wide eyed Caspian.  She nods her head shyly as a smile began spreading across his lips. Caspian quickly pulls her against him causing her to release Navene in the process. The young boy looking to her with a slight smirk before turning back to the watery eyes of his best friend. He walks to her hugging her gently as she grips him fiercely on his back still shaking but what all just occurred. 

"Ho-How do you know?" 

Caspian stutters trying to formulate a sentence as he cups her cheeks. Her eyes glossy but the smile on her lips showing how happy she is. Her hand resting on her stomach makes him place his upon hers.

Just a feeling my prince

Caspian can't help but crash his lips to hers releasing all his emotions into the passionate touch. Not caring that his family stands there, not stopping to worry about what just occurred. His lips moved fervently against hers. His emotions overwhelming him to devour her. Artemis finding it hard to keep up with him and gasps only for his tongue to dive in and explore. 

The king couldn't help but chuckle while covering his wife's eyes. Analee huffs at her husband's antics. It wasn't like they haven't seen these two kiss before. She swats at his hand making him pull it back while acting hurt by her. She slowly steps down from the their thrones while clearing her throat making Caspian pull back revealing a blushing Artemis. The queen walking directly to her embracing her with lil Mira between them. 

Casden follows his wife down hugging his son tightly before turning to his daughter in law. Artemis is released by one, only to be embraced by another. The king's form taller than her makes her raise her chin up. He continues holding her for a moment before a cry pulls them apart. They all turn to the queen who bounces Princess Mira in her arms but she continues crying for a moment. Goliath whimpering at her feet. 

"She needs to be fed. Please excuse me." 

The queen says turning to head out of the room. The king gives one last wink to the kids before following her out. Princess Cass runs and jumps on her brother before walking over to Artemis and placing her hands on the protruding stomach and whispering to it. Artemis couldn't hear her but smiled when she kissed it as if the child was already here. 

Cassandra steps back to allow Navene to walk up. He smirks at Artemis before turning his eyes to Caspian. The prince raises a brow at the young lad as he steps forward with his hand outstretched. He looks to it before glancing at Artemis who nods towards it, encouraging him. Navene grips his hand firmly. 

"Just remember...I know how to kill." 

"NAVENE!"

Artemis scolds shocked by his bluntness but Caspian couldn't help but laugh. Not due to the lad's statement but by his wife's expression. Never has he seen her so wide eyed before. Navene narrows his eyes at his laughing form. That is until he follows Caspian's eye sight to Artemis who is standing there with a slacked jaw looking completely baffled. He begins laughing as well along with Cassandra. 

The silver beauty quickly shuts her mouth and narrows her eyes on each of them. She turns on her heal stomping out of the great hall making Caspian compose himself to chase after her. The two young lads and Tesara left in the great hall. After their laughs subside, the memories of what just occurred wash over Navene making his shoulder's slack. The princess quickly notices the change and decides to get his mind off of it. 

"Come Navene, try to catch me!"

She takes off out of the hall with Tesara following. Navene shakes his head clearing it of previous thoughts as he chases after her. Her giggles filling the hallways as her black locks dance in the wind. His heart feeling lighter than moments ago. While they chase to the gardens, Artemis is huffing as she makes her way upstairs. She makes it to the hallway before she is pulled into the comforting embrace of her husband. Her muscles instantly relaxing to the familiar form and scent that envelops her. He holds her tightly as he strokes her hair lovingly.