Lover Sacrificed - Chapter 43

Nalla almost squealed as there was a knock on the door. She had finally arranged for her friends to come over and she was really excited and nervous, but she really needed this!

Kat opened the door and as soon as Jhade walked in she widened her eyes in surprise. Great, she was going to have to spill her secret sooner than she thought…

They all hugged her and John was the last one to walk in. Of course, he wouldn’t let his pregnant shellan come over with anyone else.

- Joining our girls’ night John?

He grinned as he hugged her and as he let her go she noticed he had figured it out too.

- Just playing bodyguard.

The girls all frowned and looked around.

- What is that smell?

- Yeah, it almost smells as if someone is…

She opened her mouth but Jhade beat her to it.

- It’s me! I haven’t told you guys yet, and you haven’t noticed it before because Johns bonding scent masked it, but… I’m pregnant!

The girls all went crazy and quickly went over to hug and congratulate her and John. As it was her turn to congratulate Jhade, she whispered in her ear.

- You’re a life saver. Thank you!

Jhade winked at her and she knew her secret was safe. For now.

They left John in the living room as they moved to her bedroom.

- Wow it looks great!

- Yeah really nicely decorated.

- Whoa, let me see your ring?

Nalla cringed. She should have put it away, but she was so used to wearing it, she hadn’t even thought about it.

- It was a gift.

- From Darius?

- No. From… the Queen.

- Whoa…

- Yeah, so… uhm… I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s call Katya and get some junk food, ok?

Katya beamed at them as she was taking their orders. The doggen was having a great time just getting all the girls drinks and food.

- So, how come you’re here all alone Nalla?

Janie and Sandra were the most curious ones, obviously not up to date with all the Darius drama and mating stuff. It was a good thing she could see their curiosity was genuine and not just to gossip.

- I just couldn’t stay at the camp you know, not when D and his shellan are getting mated there and probably spending the day.

- So you really love him huh?

- Yeah, with all my heart.

- Wow. I really wish he didn’t have to marry her. Fucking Feron…

- Janie!

- Sorry.

Nalla frowned. Jhade had stopped Janie from saying else. Which meant there was something they weren’t telling her… but what?

*-*-*-*

Penehlope walked impatiently through the foyer.

- Where is he daddy?

- He’ll be here.

- Ugh! He can’t even get here on time!

One more month, she told herself. One more and she would finally be mated to the prince. She would be the princess and everyone would have to do what she wanted. She would have everything she wanted.

Hmmm she wondered if that applied to Ahgony also, cause he was just delicious. Whereas Darius did absolutely nothing for her.

It was bad enough that he had to drink from her… the thought of actually having to be with him…

Eww.

Gross.

Oh the sacrifices she had to make…

Oh well. Anything to be the Queen.

Thank the Scribe Virgin her daddy had come up with this genius idea to make sure the king obeyed. Although, to be perfectly honest, she couldn’t care less if Darius lived or died. Preferably, he would die after their mating, so she could continue being a princess all by her itty bitty self. They couldn’t kick her out, could they? Especially if she carried his heir.

She would have to wait a few years unfortunately, as she had just gone through her needing a few weeks ago. How her father hadn’t found out she still didn’t know. He was just so oblivious sometimes…

She still wondered where exactly daddy kept the antidote. If she could get her hands on it, she could use it for her own benefit, and give it to Darius. Or not.

There was a loud knock on the door and the brothers brought in a semi unconscious Darius.

Ew… was he dying?

- Feed him. Now!

Oh yes sir. She loved it when a male got bossy.

She scorched her own wrist and held it above his lips, all the while looking at Ahgony.

Oh what she would give to run her hands through that beautiful hair…

Darius opened his eyes and started drinking for real.

Damn, he was still alive. What a shame.

Then again, they still needed to get mated first before she could allow him to die.