Chapter 126: Malnourished
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Lina realized she was taking up Kade's precious time. He had his duties as the Commander and Prince of Ritan. Suddenly, she pulled away from his touch.
"Where are you going?" Kade sharply asked, grabbing her elbow.
Kade was worried she'd suddenly disappear from his arms. With an entire kingdom wanting her back, the possibilities were high. He was certain Teran would kidnap her.
"You're busy," Lina said.
"I'm not—"
"You are," Lina insisted.
"I'm never busy enough to not entertain you."
Kade yanked her towards him. She had come all the way to his private study. They were alone. Behind closed doors. In a sound-proof room.
"I don't want to take up your time—"
Kade captured her mouth. Her eyes grew wide, but she instantly responded. He kissed her passionately, nibbling at her bottom lip. Shakily she obliged, opening her mouth. His tongue dove into her heated entrance. Their tongues mated, and she pulled away for air.
Kade didn't stop there. He pecked her chin, then the side of her neck. He gave her open-mouthed kisses. His lips were hot and wet, causing her to shiver.
"We've never done it on a table before," Kade murmured on her soft skin.
Kade could smell the scent she used this morning. Jasmine. He was intoxicated by her sweet smell. Slowly, he began to pull her dress down, revealing the top of her breast.
"Ah!" Lina cried out.
Kade had bitten her. Her eyes trembled when she looked down. On her pale breast was his teeth mark. Seeing the fear in her eyes, he kissed her mouth again. Whenever their lips collided, he sucked the air from her feeble body.
Suddenly, Lina turned her head. He didn't stop. He haphazardly kissed her cheek, eager for more. His long fingers probed at her waist, aligning her entrance upon his member. She stiffened.
It was thick and large.
Lina clenched her insides.
"You're torturing me," Kade groaned. His voice was low and painful. "Take some responsibility, wife."
Lina didn't think just a few kisses would do this to him. She eyed the large tent under his dark clothes. Her breath was caught in her throat. She remembered how big and powerful he was. The wicked things his length did to her insides…
"How so?" Lina naively asked.
Kade twitched. She was going to kill him. He had never felt the urge to screw something until now. This little woman of his. She drove him insane with desire.
"You can start by getting on your knees and pulling your hair back," Kade hoarsely said.
Lina licked her lips. And do what?
His gaze darkened. He was going to lose it.
Kade could see the question written on her face. The more she looked at him, the more he wanted to shove his cock inside her pretty little mouth.
"Lina—"
"What's that?" Lina suddenly asked, pointing to the large stack of papers on his desk.
Kade couldn't care less about what she was pointing at. He held back a chuckle and turned.
"Useless letters," Kade responded.
Lina was curious. She saw the pile of paper was large enough to be one-fourth of her height. Pulling out of his embrace, she approached his desk. There were things discarded everywhere. Despite the mess, it seemed strategically placed. The parchment was on one side, the ink and brushes on the other.
"It's nothing you should concern yourself with," Kade noted.
Kade approached her from behind. He watched her pick up a letter, curiously open it, and then read the contents. He held back a sigh. One day, her curiosity was going to kill her. But not today.
Instantly, the paper slipped from her fingertips. She spun around, her eyes growing wide. She didn't expect him to be this close.
"Are all of these letters about you finding another concubine?" Lina asked, but she didn't want to know the truth.
The letter was dated yesterday. Was Ritan turning against her already? Suddenly, she thought back to what her father mentioned. He wanted her to return home.
In Teran, if a man married a Princess of the kingdom, he would never be allowed to take another wife. Which woman in the Kingdom had a higher status than a Princess? There was none.
But in Ritan, things worked much differently. The same rules didn't apply. Men were allowed to marry as many women as they could support, regardless of their first wife's status.
"I've rejected each offer that came my way," Kade said, his fingers gripping her waist.
Lina realized his language of love was touch. He always had a hand on her. Whether it was her waist, her elbows, her wrists, or her shoulders. He was always touching her.
"They'll call me a spoiled wife. How dare a mere woman stop a Prince from finding more concubines?" Lina pointed out.
"Be spoiled then," Kade said. "Be so spoiled by my love and affection, there's no one in this world who can stop me. No one in this world can beat me in my love for you. I'm the only man for you."
Lina's heart trembled at his promise. He brought her closer to him.
"I'll give you everything you desire, Lina. I never want my woman to be injured by a blade, but I've given you liberties to train. You want a sword? I'll have it delivered before sun down. Everything you want, anything you can think of, you shall get."
Kade leaned his forehead against hers. He wasn't just a selfish man, he was also fair. If he wanted to be the only man to see her hesitation, vulnerability, and weakness, whilst possessing her body and heart, soul and spirit, he'd give her the world.
"You'll be the only woman I'll ever spoil and savor," Kade murmured.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
Lina jumped at the frantic noise. She poked her head to the side.
"Someone wants to die today," Kade snapped.
Kade released her. He hid her tiny body behind his.
"What?!" Kade barked, his voice so loud, it nearly shook the walls.
The doors quickly opened and Sebastian rushed inside. His face was pale. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Sweat clung to his forehead. He shakily staggered through the private study.
Instantly, he dropped to his knees, his hands on the floor as he heaved for air. He had run all the way from the palace entrance to the Seventh Prince's estate. It was at least a two-mile run.
"Lina," Kade immediately said.
Kade knew this was no light matter. She shouldn't be in here for this discussion.
"I'll have your sword delivered to you soon. Wait in the training grounds, dove," Kade promised.
Suddenly, Kade reached into his pockets. He pulled out a large pendant. It had a flat stone the size of her hand with black and white tassels dangling from it. Made of smooth obsidian and rimmed in gold, Kade's name was written in white jade.
"Take this," Kade said. "It's my pendant and will grant you access to virtually everywhere in the palace. Possession of it signals you're my woman."
Lina slowly blinked.
Kade grabbed her wrist and placed the pendant into her palm. He forced her fingers to close around it. This was in case she was waiting at the training grounds for far too long. When she showed this pendant, who'd dare to stop his woman from doing as she pleased?
"Thank you," Lina responded.
Lina took the pendant, completely oblivious to the power it offered her.
"If anyone tries to stop you in your tracks, all you have to do is shove this in their face," Kade instructed.
"Alright..." Lina trailed off.
Lina took a good look at the exhausted Sebastian. What happened?
Lina wanted to ask, but couldn't. Kade threw her a pressing stare. With what authority could she deny her husband? Obedience was instilled into her since birth.
"Go, dove," Kade urged.
Lina frowned and reluctantly nodded her head.
"I shall wait for you in the training grounds then," Lina reluctantly said.
"Our meeting was cut short, I'll come and personally give the sword to you. Then, we'll train together," Kade promised.
Lina's eyes lit up. She wanted to practice with him. Ecstatic by the thought, she readily nodded her head. She'd need to get changed then, into new clothes. Without another word, she hurried out of the door.
Lina's heart was full of joy. She couldn't wait to spar with him! Maybe he could give her tips. He could even watch her form so that she was perfect. Oh oh! He could even teach her Ritan's sword techniques!
Lina held back an excited squeal as she raced down the hallways.
Once his wife was gone, Kade turned to Sebastian. He approached his advisor.
Sebastian saw two polished shoes fill his vision. His heart couldn't stop pounding. He had rushed here the second he heard of the news. He had to be the one to deliver it. He had to be the one to say it!
Sebastian raised his head and grinned up at the Commander.
"Great news, Your Highness!" Sebastian managed to gasp out, after catching his breath. "The men you've sent out have securely kidnapped the Eighth Princess back!"
Kade's eyes grew wide. His heart twitched. He didn't know what to say or do. He never knew how to behave when he heard the good news. Thus, he did what he always did.
Kade curtly nodded his head.
"Our spies reported that she's extremely malnourished though, her face is as pale as a ghost, Your Highness," Sebastian explained.
Sebastian swallowed hard. "Our spies are rushing back to the palace as we speak. They should reach here during nightfall. By now, Teran will know of this. We must discuss our next plan of action."
Kade curtly nodded his head. "This is news worth a celebration. Call forth our people."
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Lina realized she was taking up Kade's precious time. He had his duties as the Commander and Prince of Ritan. Suddenly, she pulled away from his touch.
"Where are you going?" Kade sharply asked, grabbing her elbow.
Kade was worried she'd suddenly disappear from his arms. With an entire kingdom wanting her back, the possibilities were high. He was certain Teran would kidnap her.
"You're busy," Lina said.
"I'm not—"
"You are," Lina insisted.
"I'm never busy enough to not entertain you."
Kade yanked her towards him. She had come all the way to his private study. They were alone. Behind closed doors. In a sound-proof room.
"I don't want to take up your time—"
Kade captured her mouth. Her eyes grew wide, but she instantly responded. He kissed her passionately, nibbling at her bottom lip. Shakily she obliged, opening her mouth. His tongue dove into her heated entrance. Their tongues mated, and she pulled away for air.
Kade didn't stop there. He pecked her chin, then the side of her neck. He gave her open-mouthed kisses. His lips were hot and wet, causing her to shiver.
"We've never done it on a table before," Kade murmured on her soft skin.
Kade could smell the scent she used this morning. Jasmine. He was intoxicated by her sweet smell. Slowly, he began to pull her dress down, revealing the top of her breast.
"Ah!" Lina cried out.
Kade had bitten her. Her eyes trembled when she looked down. On her pale breast was his teeth mark. Seeing the fear in her eyes, he kissed her mouth again. Whenever their lips collided, he sucked the air from her feeble body.
Suddenly, Lina turned her head. He didn't stop. He haphazardly kissed her cheek, eager for more. His long fingers probed at her waist, aligning her entrance upon his member. She stiffened.
It was thick and large.
Lina clenched her insides.
"You're torturing me," Kade groaned. His voice was low and painful. "Take some responsibility, wife."
Lina didn't think just a few kisses would do this to him. She eyed the large tent under his dark clothes. Her breath was caught in her throat. She remembered how big and powerful he was. The wicked things his length did to her insides…
"How so?" Lina naively asked.
Kade twitched. She was going to kill him. He had never felt the urge to screw something until now. This little woman of his. She drove him insane with desire.
"You can start by getting on your knees and pulling your hair back," Kade hoarsely said.
Lina licked her lips. And do what?
His gaze darkened. He was going to lose it.
Kade could see the question written on her face. The more she looked at him, the more he wanted to shove his cock inside her pretty little mouth.
"Lina—"
"What's that?" Lina suddenly asked, pointing to the large stack of papers on his desk.
Kade couldn't care less about what she was pointing at. He held back a chuckle and turned.
"Useless letters," Kade responded.
Lina was curious. She saw the pile of paper was large enough to be one-fourth of her height. Pulling out of his embrace, she approached his desk. There were things discarded everywhere. Despite the mess, it seemed strategically placed. The parchment was on one side, the ink and brushes on the other.
"It's nothing you should concern yourself with," Kade noted.
Kade approached her from behind. He watched her pick up a letter, curiously open it, and then read the contents. He held back a sigh. One day, her curiosity was going to kill her. But not today.
Instantly, the paper slipped from her fingertips. She spun around, her eyes growing wide. She didn't expect him to be this close.
"Are all of these letters about you finding another concubine?" Lina asked, but she didn't want to know the truth.
The letter was dated yesterday. Was Ritan turning against her already? Suddenly, she thought back to what her father mentioned. He wanted her to return home.
In Teran, if a man married a Princess of the kingdom, he would never be allowed to take another wife. Which woman in the Kingdom had a higher status than a Princess? There was none.
But in Ritan, things worked much differently. The same rules didn't apply. Men were allowed to marry as many women as they could support, regardless of their first wife's status.
"I've rejected each offer that came my way," Kade said, his fingers gripping her waist.
Lina realized his language of love was touch. He always had a hand on her. Whether it was her waist, her elbows, her wrists, or her shoulders. He was always touching her.
"They'll call me a spoiled wife. How dare a mere woman stop a Prince from finding more concubines?" Lina pointed out.
"Be spoiled then," Kade said. "Be so spoiled by my love and affection, there's no one in this world who can stop me. No one in this world can beat me in my love for you. I'm the only man for you."
Lina's heart trembled at his promise. He brought her closer to him.
"I'll give you everything you desire, Lina. I never want my woman to be injured by a blade, but I've given you liberties to train. You want a sword? I'll have it delivered before sun down. Everything you want, anything you can think of, you shall get."
Kade leaned his forehead against hers. He wasn't just a selfish man, he was also fair. If he wanted to be the only man to see her hesitation, vulnerability, and weakness, whilst possessing her body and heart, soul and spirit, he'd give her the world.
"You'll be the only woman I'll ever spoil and savor," Kade murmured.
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
Lina jumped at the frantic noise. She poked her head to the side.
"Someone wants to die today," Kade snapped.
Kade released her. He hid her tiny body behind his.
"What?!" Kade barked, his voice so loud, it nearly shook the walls.
The doors quickly opened and Sebastian rushed inside. His face was pale. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Sweat clung to his forehead. He shakily staggered through the private study.
Instantly, he dropped to his knees, his hands on the floor as he heaved for air. He had run all the way from the palace entrance to the Seventh Prince's estate. It was at least a two-mile run.
"Lina," Kade immediately said.
Kade knew this was no light matter. She shouldn't be in here for this discussion.
"I'll have your sword delivered to you soon. Wait in the training grounds, dove," Kade promised.
Suddenly, Kade reached into his pockets. He pulled out a large pendant. It had a flat stone the size of her hand with black and white tassels dangling from it. Made of smooth obsidian and rimmed in gold, Kade's name was written in white jade.
"Take this," Kade said. "It's my pendant and will grant you access to virtually everywhere in the palace. Possession of it signals you're my woman."
Lina slowly blinked.
Kade grabbed her wrist and placed the pendant into her palm. He forced her fingers to close around it. This was in case she was waiting at the training grounds for far too long. When she showed this pendant, who'd dare to stop his woman from doing as she pleased?
"Thank you," Lina responded.
Lina took the pendant, completely oblivious to the power it offered her.
"If anyone tries to stop you in your tracks, all you have to do is shove this in their face," Kade instructed.
"Alright..." Lina trailed off.
Lina took a good look at the exhausted Sebastian. What happened?
Lina wanted to ask, but couldn't. Kade threw her a pressing stare. With what authority could she deny her husband? Obedience was instilled into her since birth.
"Go, dove," Kade urged.
Lina frowned and reluctantly nodded her head.
"I shall wait for you in the training grounds then," Lina reluctantly said.
"Our meeting was cut short, I'll come and personally give the sword to you. Then, we'll train together," Kade promised.
Lina's eyes lit up. She wanted to practice with him. Ecstatic by the thought, she readily nodded her head. She'd need to get changed then, into new clothes. Without another word, she hurried out of the door.
Lina's heart was full of joy. She couldn't wait to spar with him! Maybe he could give her tips. He could even watch her form so that she was perfect. Oh oh! He could even teach her Ritan's sword techniques!
Lina held back an excited squeal as she raced down the hallways.
Once his wife was gone, Kade turned to Sebastian. He approached his advisor.
Sebastian saw two polished shoes fill his vision. His heart couldn't stop pounding. He had rushed here the second he heard of the news. He had to be the one to deliver it. He had to be the one to say it!
Sebastian raised his head and grinned up at the Commander.
"Great news, Your Highness!" Sebastian managed to gasp out, after catching his breath. "The men you've sent out have securely kidnapped the Eighth Princess back!"
Kade's eyes grew wide. His heart twitched. He didn't know what to say or do. He never knew how to behave when he heard the good news. Thus, he did what he always did.
Kade curtly nodded his head.
"Our spies reported that she's extremely malnourished though, her face is as pale as a ghost, Your Highness," Sebastian explained.
Sebastian swallowed hard. "Our spies are rushing back to the palace as we speak. They should reach here during nightfall. By now, Teran will know of this. We must discuss our next plan of action."
Kade curtly nodded his head. "This is news worth a celebration. Call forth our people."
Lina realized she was taking up Kade's precious time. He had his duties as the Commander and Prince of Ritan. Suddenly, she pulled away from his touch. "Where are you going?" Kade sharply asked, grabbing her elbow.Kade was worried she'd suddenly disappear from his arms. With an entire kingdom wanting her back, the possibilities were high. He was certain Teran would kidnap her. "You're busy," Lina said. "I'm not""You are," Lina insisted."I'm never busy enough to not entertain you."Kade yanked her towards him. She had come all the way to his private study. They were alone. Behind closed doors. In a sound-proof room. "I don't want to take up your time"Kade captured her mouth. Her eyes grew wide, but she instantly responded. He kissed her passionately, nibbling at her bottom lip. Shakily she obliged, opening her mouth. His tongue dove into her heated entrance. Their tongues mated, and she pulled away for air.Kade didn't stop there. He pecked her chin, then the side of her neck. He gave her open-mouthed kisses. His lips were hot and wet, causing her to shiver. "We've never done it on a table before," Kade murmured on her soft skin.Kade could smell the scent she used this morning. Jasmine. He was intoxicated by her sweet smell. Slowly, he began to pull her dress down, revealing the top of her breast."Ah!" Lina cried out.Kade had bitten her. Her eyes trembled when she looked down. On her pale breast was his teeth mark. Seeing the fear in her eyes, he kissed her mouth again. Whenever their lips collided, he sucked the air from her feeble body. Suddenly, Lina turned her head. He didn't stop. He haphazardly kissed her cheek, eager for more. His long fingers probed at her waist, aligning her entrance upon his member. She stiffened.It was thick and large. Lina clenched her insides."You're torturing me," Kade groaned. His voice was low and painful. "Take some responsibility, wife."Lina didn't think just a few kisses would do this to him. She eyed the large tent under his dark clothes. Her breath was caught in her throat. She remembered how big and powerful he was. The wicked things his length did to her insides"How so?" Lina naively asked. Kade twitched. She was going to kill him. He had never felt the urge to screw something until now. This little woman of his. She drove him insane with desire. "You can start by getting on your knees and pulling your hair back," Kade hoarsely said.Lina licked her lips. And do what?His gaze darkened. He was going to lose it.Kade could see the question written on her face. The more she looked at him, the more he wanted to shove his cock inside her pretty little mouth. "Lina""What's that?" Lina suddenly asked, pointing to the large stack of papers on his desk.Kade couldn't care less about what she was pointing at. He held back a chuckle and turned. "Useless letters," Kade responded.Lina was curious. She saw the pile of paper was large enough to be one-fourth of her height. Pulling out of his embrace, she approached his desk. There were things discarded everywhere. Despite the mess, it seemed strategically placed. The parchment was on one side, the ink and brushes on the other."It's nothing you should concern yourself with," Kade noted.Kade approached her from behind. He watched her pick up a letter, curiously open it, and then read the contents. He held back a sigh. One day, her curiosity was going to kill her. But not today.Instantly, the paper slipped from her fingertips. She spun around, her eyes growing wide. She didn't expect him to be this close."Are all of these letters about you finding another concubine?" Lina asked, but she didn't want to know the truth.The letter was dated yesterday. Was Ritan turning against her already? Suddenly, she thought back to what her father mentioned. He wanted her to return home. In Teran, if a man married a Princess of the kingdom, he would never be allowed to take another wife. Which woman in the Kingdom had a higher status than a Princess? There was none. But in Ritan, things worked much differently. The same rules didn't apply. Men were allowed to marry as many women as they could support, regardless of their first wife's status."I've rejected each offer that came my way," Kade said, his fingers gripping her waist.Lina realized his language of love was touch. He always had a hand on her. Whether it was her waist, her elbows, her wrists, or her shoulders. He was always touching her."They'll call me a spoiled wife. How dare a mere woman stop a Prince from finding more concubines?" Lina pointed out."Be spoiled then," Kade said. "Be so spoiled by my love and affection, there's no one in this world who can stop me. No one in this world can beat me in my love for you. I'm the only man for you."Lina's heart trembled at his promise. He brought her closer to him."I'll give you everything you desire, Lina. I never want my woman to be injured by a blade, but I've given you liberties to train. You want a sword? I'll have it delivered before sun down. Everything you want, anything you can think of, you shall get."Kade leaned his forehead against hers. He wasn't just a selfish man, he was also fair. If he wanted to be the only man to see her hesitation, vulnerability, and weakness, whilst possessing her body and heart, soul and spirit, he'd give her the world. "You'll be the only woman I'll ever spoil and savor," Kade murmured. KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! Lina jumped at the frantic noise. She poked her head to the side."Someone wants to die today," Kade snapped.Kade released her. He hid her tiny body behind his. "What?!" Kade barked, his voice so loud, it nearly shook the walls.The doors quickly opened and Sebastian rushed inside. His face was pale. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Sweat clung to his forehead. He shakily staggered through the private study. Instantly, he dropped to his knees, his hands on the floor as he heaved for air. He had run all the way from the palace entrance to the Seventh Prince's estate. It was at least a two-mile run."Lina," Kade immediately said.Kade knew this was no light matter. She shouldn't be in here for this discussion. "I'll have your sword delivered to you soon. Wait in the training grounds, dove," Kade promised. Suddenly, Kade reached into his pockets. He pulled out a large pendant. It had a flat stone the size of her hand with black and white tassels dangling from it. Made of smooth obsidian and rimmed in gold, Kade's name was written in white jade."Take this," Kade said. "It's my pendant and will grant you access to virtually everywhere in the palace. Possession of it signals you're my woman."Lina slowly blinked. Kade grabbed her wrist and placed the pendant into her palm. He forced her fingers to close around it. This was in case she was waiting at the training grounds for far too long. When she showed this pendant, who'd dare to stop his woman from doing as she pleased?"Thank you," Lina responded.Lina took the pendant, completely oblivious to the power it offered her. "If anyone tries to stop you in your tracks, all you have to do is shove this in their face," Kade instructed."Alright..." Lina trailed off.Lina took a good look at the exhausted Sebastian. What happened?Lina wanted to ask, but couldn't. Kade threw her a pressing stare. With what authority could she deny her husband? Obedience was instilled into her since birth."Go, dove," Kade urged.Lina frowned and reluctantly nodded her head. "I shall wait for you in the training grounds then," Lina reluctantly said."Our meeting was cut short, I'll come and personally give the sword to you. Then, we'll train together," Kade promised.Lina's eyes lit up. She wanted to practice with him. Ecstatic by the thought, she readily nodded her head. She'd need to get changed then, into new clothes. Without another word, she hurried out of the door.Lina's heart was full of joy. She couldn't wait to spar with him! Maybe he could give her tips. He could even watch her form so that she was perfect. Oh oh! He could even teach her Ritan's sword techniques!Lina held back an excited squeal as she raced down the hallways.Once his wife was gone, Kade turned to Sebastian. He approached his advisor.Sebastian saw two polished shoes fill his vision. His heart couldn't stop pounding. He had rushed here the second he heard of the news. He had to be the one to deliver it. He had to be the one to say it!Sebastian raised his head and grinned up at the Commander."Great news, Your Highness!" Sebastian managed to gasp out, after catching his breath. "The men you've sent out have securely kidnapped the Eighth Princess back!"Kade's eyes grew wide. His heart twitched. He didn't know what to say or do. He never knew how to behave when he heard the good news. Thus, he did what he always did.Kade curtly nodded his head."Our spies reported that she's extremely malnourished though, her face is as pale as a ghost, Your Highness," Sebastian explained. Sebastian swallowed hard. "Our spies are rushing back to the palace as we speak. They should reach here during nightfall. By now, Teran will know of this. We must discuss our next plan of action."Kade curtly nodded his head. "This is news worth a celebration. Call forth our people."
