Chapter 39

Xavier watched her move around the floor with grace. His eyes traveled over her slim figure and darkened. A low growl sounded from his throat, alerting his friend standing next to him.

Zachary turned to look at Xavier and chuckled when he saw the orange of his eyes. “Really X, the night is almost at an end and you can’t wait to celebrate, can you?”

Xavier growled again. “Whose idea was it to have this ridiculous celebration dance again?”

Zachary rolled his eyes, “Your mother’s. And your mate’s. It is your one year anniversary after all, so it’s only right that we make sure the rest of the kingdom knows their King and Queen are still happily married.”

“Zach, all they have to is look at us when we are together on any given day and they will know, I haven’t fallen out of love with my Queen. Or her with me.”

Zachary grinned, “True, but still.”

Xavier growled again and stiffened. Zachary turned to look where Nikki was, still on the dance floor and with his father no less.

“Xavier, Marcus isn’t…”

“His hand is too low,” was all Xavier said as he marched out to the dance floor and took his mate from Marcus’ embrace.

Zachary chuckled to himself as he saw the puzzled look and shrug Marcus gave before walking off the dance floor. Nikki however, had a smile on her face and Zachary just knew she was teasing Xavier about his possessive instincts.

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Evelyn leaned her head against his chest when she felt his arms tighten around her waist. She gave a soft sigh and closed her eyes, content to let him hold her.

She could feel his breath stirring the hair on top of her head just before he spoke softly, “Enjoying yourself?”

“Mm hm.” She held him tighter as she replied, “I wish we could stay like this forever.”

He chuckled, “Well, I’m not sure I could continue dancing in a slow circle like this, but yes I would love to hold you like this forever too.”

Evelyn lifted her head up to look into his eyes. “Maybe we should tell them Charles.”

He shook his head, “Not yet, Evelyn.”

“But…”

“Evelyn, it’s Xavier and Nikki’s one year anniversary celebration. Let them enjoy it first before we break the news.”

“Charles, Xavier and Nikki are okay with us seeing each other.”

“I know. I meant, if we make the announcement, others will get upset and you know it will be up to your brother and his wife to calm them down. Do you really want the two of them to be spending this celebration day dealing with hot tempers?”

Evelyn pouted, but nodded her head. “You’re right. This is their day. We’ll tell them another day.”

Charles smiled and leaned down to place a chaste kiss on her forehead, “Don’t worry Evelyn. When the time is right, we will have all of the ones we love sharing in our happiness with us.”

Evelyn couldn’t help but return the bright smile that Charles gave to her. She knew he was right. Someday everyone would know how they felt about each other and everyone would be happy for them. She just hoped it would be someday soon.

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Kegan winced as the cry came again from the other room and gave his mate a look of fear. “Tell me again why we agreed to be the ones to look after the prince while his parents are off romping through the wilds?”

Serena rolled her eyes and pushed him off of her, “It’s just one night Kegan, plus Nikki trusts us to take care of Jasen.”

“She trusts Kris too. Kristine’s her best friend, so why couldn’t she take the kid for the night?”

“She and Zach are getting ready for their wedding. They don’t have time to take him.”

“Well what about Amy?”

“Amy is helping her daughter with her wedding.” Kegan opened his mouth to say something else, but she beat him to it. “And Evelyn admitted she’s too young to care for the heir and Devnet is busy with Marcus holding down the fort until Xavier and Nikki return tomorrow. That leaves Jules, who is helping Zach and Charles who is helping Marcus.”

Kegan groaned and rolled over onto his back. “Then they need to get a nursemaid.”

Serena chuckled as she finished putting on her robe and looked at Kegan over her shoulder, “Jasen is nine months old, Kegan and a fairly good kid. You’re just upset because you’re not getting any.”

He lifted his head up and glared at her, “I’m not the one who started it!”

She gave him a wink and grinned, “I know, which is why I’m certain you will wait right there, just as you are while I go take care of Jasen.”

She blew him a kiss as she began to walk out of the door. “Don’t go anywhere lover and don’t you dare change put anything on. I want to pick up right where we left off.”

She laughed as she heard the low growl that followed her out of the room.

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“Oh, Xavier! Yene! Yene!” Nikki screamed as her nails left marks down her mate’s back.

Xavier simply grunted and continued to pound into his wife’s body. Her screams, the way her legs tightened around his waist, and her nails that constantly seemed to be leaving searing trails down his back only served to make him thrust harder and faster.

Nikki’s head was thrown back against the wall where he’d pinned her body with his the moment they’d arrived to the room. They’d quickly shed their clothes and soon he’d lifted her up and pinned her there. She had been more than ready for him, immediately wrapping her body around his as their lips crashed together.

He licked a trail down her neck to between her breasts before taking one plump mound into his mouth and sucking.

Nikki moaned, then growled as she bucked her hips against his. “Teroso li‘ho, idi kine’ teroso.”

He growled against her breast, but did as she asked. Sliding his hands under her butt, he gripped her to him with every upward stroke he gave.

“Yene! Sosri reki! Od’yia! Idi maie tos seino!” Nikki moaned.

“Me’hom a’fo nem, dimo agalo!” panted Xavier, as his mouth moved to suck her other breast.

With a cry of his name, Nikki clenched him to her as her body was swept into her orgasm. Xavier moaned against her skin as he felt her walls grip him and milk him dry.

“Gumaaaak! Nikki!” He roared as he joined her in falling over the edge into bliss. Her body continued to cling to his until both were spent and leaning heavily against the wall.

As they remained there, trembling and breathing hard, Nikki was the first to speak. She giggled softly before saying, “You are so hot when you’re jealous!”

Xavier jerked his head up. Narrowing his eyes he hissed, “I was not jealous!”

“Sure.”

“I wasn’t!” At her continued look of disbelief, he added, “Just impatient. It is our anniversary after all and I just wanted to spend it with you!”

She grinned, “I know, honey. I wanted you too.”

“That’s not…”

She placed her finger over his lips and looked into his eyes, “Xavier. Idi laki thewa esu.”

Xavier watched as her eyes turned a light shade of orange. He smirked before pulling them away from the wall and carrying her to the bed. Within moments, sounds of lovemaking filled the air again.

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In a floor length satin dress with the green color matching her eyes, Kristine made her way towards her future. Her dress was a halter top front and extremely form fitting, but it was made of a material that allowed her to be able to move freely. In her clasped hands, she carried a bouquet of the wildflowers that were common in this world and her red hair was swept up at the sides and back from her face. Soft tendrils hung down to gently caress her shoulders as she smiled at the man before her.

Zachary couldn’t take his eyes off of his bride-to-be. She took his breath away and he knew from the look on her face that she had to be feeling the same as him.

Kristine drank her fill of Zachary. He was dressed in his official uniform of dark green pants with a black jacket. The jacket was accented with gold braids around the edges, similar to the ones Xavier wore since he was decked out in his royal clothing too. The outfit was completed by ankle high black boots and several beaded emblems on his left breast signifying his rank.

As Zachary offered her his arm, the two of them moved to stand before the King and Queen who were dressed as befit their rank. Both Nikki and Xavier wore the golden circlets in their hair so that everyone would know they approved of the match.

As his parents had done for him, Xavier called on the powers that be to bless the couple before them. Then Nikki looked at Kristine and asked, “Kristine, do you promise to protect your husband from pain whether it be physical or mental?”

“I do.”

“Do you promise to give him your strength should he ever need it?”

“I do.”

“Do you promise to love him forever and give him the family he will need to nurture him?”

“I do.”

“Then I ask you to make these promises to him.”

Kristine turned to Zachary, “I promise to give you my strength and love for as long as you shall have me, and to give you the family you dream of. I promise to be by your side always, giving you the love you deserve.”

She took the ring from Nikki and slipped it on Zachary’s finger saying, “With this ring, I pledge my love, loyalty, and life to you. My husband.”

As Zachary smiled at her Xavier asked, “Zachary, do you promise to protect your wife from pain whether it be physical or mental?”

“I do.”

“Do you promise to give her your strength should she ever need it?”

“I do.”

“Do you promise to love her forever and give her the family she will need to nurture her?”

“I do.”

“Then I ask you to make these promises to her.”

Zachary looked at Kristine and said, “I promise to give you my strength and love for as long as you shall have me, and to give you the family you dream of. I promise to be by your side always, giving you the love you deserve.”

He took the ring from Xavier and said, “With this ring, I pledge my love, loyalty, and life to you, my wife.”

Kristine smiled as he slipped the ring on her finger. Then they both looked to Xavier who took Nikki’s hand and held them clasped above Zachary and Kristine’s heads.

He spoke loud enough so that the room could hear him, “As King and Queen we acknowledge that two have become one.”

Nikki picked it up from there. “Let those that are present see that you are blessed in your union by the King and Queen…”

“And by the powers that be,” finished Xavier.

As he and Nikki lowered their hands, he nodded to Zachary, “Accept your bride, Chief Advisor.”

Zachary turned to Kristine and lifted his hand to brush it over her cheek. Sliding his fingers around her neck, he leaned in and kissed her lips. Kristine closed her eyes, savoring the softness of her husband’s lips as she heard the sounds of sniffles begin. Still, she didn’t let that take away from the wonderful kiss Zachary had given to her.

As Zachary pulled away, everyone heard Xavier’s announcement, “People of the Underearth, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Ronan Zachary Grieves.”

Applause filled the air as the newlyweds turned to face the crowd.

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Kristine stood still in the middle of the room, her eyes watching as her husband slowly removed her gown. She smiled at him as his fingers caressed the skin he exposed.

Zachary returned her smile as his hands continued to move over every inch of skin he could touch. She was naked now to his view and he savored looking at her. Lifting his eyes to her he whispered, “Esu isa tos leijha’mi.”

Kristine let out a soft sigh as his lips claimed hers. He took his time, allowing his lips to touch hers first before deepening the kiss. By the time his tongue had caressed her bottom lip, asking for entrance, she was moaning deep in her throat. Zachary wrapped his arms around her and lifted her up, carrying her to his bed. He lay her down in the middle of it, then stood up to remove his own clothes.

Kristine watched through hooded eyes as Zachary undressed. Her breathing quickened as more and more pieces of clothing fell to the floor. When he straightened up and looked at her, she gave him a seductive smile and opened her arms to him.

Zachary slowly climbed onto the bed, allowing his body to slide up hers. They moaned together as their bodies seemed to not allow an inch of air between their skins. Kristine widened her legs and allowed him to settle between them as his lips once more claimed hers. She began to trail her hands down his back and allowed her fingers to feel as much of his as possible.

Zachary too was letting his hands feel all of his wife’s skin. Although they already knew each other so intimately, this was new. New because this was their wedding night, when they made promises to love each other forever. This was why they were taking their time. They were memorizing each other all over again as husband and wife.

When Zachary had drank his fill of Kristine’s lips, he let his lips trail down her neck. Feasting on her soft skin, he made his way down her body taking care to cover all of her curves. He could hear her sighs and soft moans as he moved over her. Then when he nuzzled her wetness, she whimpered and lifted her hips.

A cry escaped her when his mouth took her in and began to suck in earnest. Still, Zachary took his time feasting on her, gently pushing her over the brink. When she lay panting in satisfaction, he slid up her body and slowly slid into her heat. Kristine lifted her hips to meet his and closed her eyes in bliss as soon as he was sheathed completely inside of her. She wrapped her legs around his and met him stroke for stroke. She could feel him trying to take his time, but his body was trembling.

Soon he had picked up the pace and was softly growling. Kristine urged him on with her hips and hands, letting him know she was right there with him. He threw his head back and groaned as his hips bucked against hers.

Kristine lifted her head to kiss his chest before she rolled them over and began to ride him. She looked down at him, watching the look of ecstasy spread over his face before he cried out her name. She closed her eyes and moaned his name as she felt her orgasm blend with his. His hands remained on her hips as she continued to ride him, albeit much more slowly. Little by little she came to a stop until she sat there and watched him. He opened his eyes and she couldn’t help the smile that spread over her lips.

His eyes glowed a bright white, prompting her to lift a hand and caress his cheek. Leaning down over him, she pressed her lips to his for a moment before whispering, “Idi agalo esu, dimo husigos.”

Zachary immediately pulled her down to him, hugging her tightly to his body. Turning his head to hers, he looked into her eyes. “Idi agalo esu alsis, dimo feigos.”

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Xavier held up the covers as Nikki walked into the room carrying Jasen in her arms. She slid under the covers and snuggled up close to him. With their son safely nestled between their bodies, they both got comfortable.

Xavier lay there watching as Nikki stroked their son’s back, softly singing him to sleep. He smiled and brushed his lips over her hair, then over his son’s before leaning back and closing his eyes.

Do you think Zach and Kris should move into his family’s home for good? asked Nikki.

Xavier opened his eyes to look at her. Maybe they will, someday. It will always be theirs, but I think they both want to be close to us for a while before they really settle down.

Nikki grinned. I would have thought they’d want the privacy, you know.


I know, but they have privacy here too. He shrugged, It’s their decision and you and I heard Kris say she would rather be here because you already went through everything and she needs your expertise.


Yep. But I also think it has a lot to do with her mother.


With Amy?


Yes, I think Kris was afraid that if she and Zach took the house, Amy would be put out.

Xavier chuckled softly, She was embarrassed to have her mom know, you mean?


Yes, replied Nikki with her own soft chuckle. She is embarrassed, even though Amy has been perfectly okay with her daughter being married to a Wahani. After all, Amy has her own Wahani to keep her occupied.

Xavier grinned, Is that so?


Well, I guess it’s safe to say we all have our own. Even your sister.

Xavier rolled his eyes. Don’t remind me. I know they are almost ready to announce it and I think my father is suspicious of it. He’s already dropping hints to me to look for a suitable husband for my sister, the princess.

Nikki rolled her own eyes. Geez, is he ever going to give that up?


Don’t think so, but even if he protests, I’m not going to listen. He gave her another grin. I didn’t listen to him when he told me to let you go, so why should I listen to him now.


Right, you are the King after all.

Xavier closed his eyes again and sighed, “He’s just going to have to accept what everyone else has. Evelyn has found a great man who makes her incredibly happy. I couldn’t wish for anything more.”

Nikki leaned in and kissed his cheek, “I love you.” Xavier turned to look at her and she smiled. “Who would have thought that one day I’d stumble into a wild boy from a new world who chose his own way and allowed others to do the same?”

Xavier’s eyes shifted until they shone bright white. “I love you too, Nikki. I couldn’t have been able to do any of this without you. It’s you who shines the most.”

Nikki simply looked at him for a moment before she leaned close to kiss his lips. As she settled both her and their son closer into Xavier’s side she whispered, “Close your eyes, my love. Close your eyes and dream of our glorious new world.”

The wild boys are calling 
On their way back from the fire 
In august moon’s surrender to 
A dust cloud on the rise 
Wild boys fallen far from glory 
Reckless and so hungered 
On the razors edge you trail 
Because there’s murder by the roadside 
In a sore afraid new world 


They tried to break us looks like they’ll try again 


Wild boys never lose it 
Wild boys never chose this way 
Wild boys never close your eyes 
Wild boys always shine 


You got sirens for a welcome 
There’s a bloodstain for your pain 
And your telephones been ringing while 
You’re dancing in the rain 
Wild boys wonder where is glory 
Where is all you angels 
Now the figureheads have fell 
And lovers war with arrows over 
Secrets they could tell 


They tried to tame you looks like they’ll try again 


~Wild Boys by Duran Duran 


Translations
yene - yes
teroso li'ho, idi kine' teroso - more honey, I need more
sosri reki - right there
od'yia - god
idi maie tos seino - I am so close
me'hom a'fo nem, dimo agalo - come for me, my love
gumak - fuck
idi laki thewa esu - I still want you
esu isa tos leijha'mi - you are so beautiful
idi agalo esu, dimo husigos - I love you, my husband
alsis - too
dimo feigos - my wife