The Royal Contract

Daylight had cast its rays on the windows, but Alex still could not sleep as he lay on their bed staring at the ceiling. He could feel the exhaustion in his body. Yet, he was still awake, thinking of the future ahead. Not a wink of respite coming his way.

What if Ethan died? How would he take the throne that his ancestors left him if he also had to take the entire responsibility of the company Ethan would leave behind?

Could he become King of two Kingdoms? Could he manage two without failing the other?

Alex gazed at her sleeping form, leaning forward until he could almost feel her breath on his face. “I need you more than ever, Dani.” He whispered to his wife, who seemed lost in this sea of troubles.

Today, he was the tower everyone depended on, but he knew he was nothing without his wife, constantly by his side, giving him the support and strength to go on.

She had become the air he needed to breathe and the blood pumping into his blood. His heart would never beat again without her. She had become the very essence of his existence.

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“I need you to be strong for us.” He leaned forward until his forehead touched hers.

Then, a little gasp escaped her lips, followed by slow, shallow breathing. She did not look calm as her face twitched and her forehead creased up on her hairline.

At first, he thought he might have woken her up. But no, she was still deep in her sleep. He already knew she might be dreaming, or worse, having a nightmare.

“Dani!” He called out her name, pulling her body close and wrapping her up in his arms. He needed to calm her down.

“Dani,” Alex repeated in his soothing voice, not wanting to startle her, until she finally opened her eyes, tilting her head up, looking directly into his.

“Was I having another dream?” She asked, still dazed displayed on her expression.

He had no idea what she remembered, but she did not look like she had a good dream as tiny beads of sweat broke out from her skin.

“Yes, it is just a dream.” He assured her, hugging her tighter, slightly shaking her to make her feel more relaxed. “Come on, let us go back to sleep.” He told her, helping her get back to her back as they both lay on the mattress, silently contemplating their thoughts.

“Alex?” She slowly turned around to face him, her hand reaching out to him until it settled down on his chest. “Are you still awake?”

“Yes.” He answered, his eyes settling on her hand going up and down, tracing the muscles of his bare chest. “What is it?” He could only wonder what was going through her mind.

“I don’t want him to die. Not yet.” She calmly said as if she was saying it without any emotions.

He was unsure if it was the calm before the storm, but he hoped they could get through all of this, still standing in the end.

“Me, too.” He responded, not knowing what else to say to that as he turned to face her, gazing into those lovely eyes that captivated him from the first time he saw her.

“Can you make me forget about all this?” She softly spoke as her body shifted on the bed until she straddled him on his waist. “Even for a while.” Taking matters into her hands.

He believed he knew what she wanted as his hands automatically moved to hold her on her waist, supporting her, willing to grant her wish.

He felt her hands move again on top of his chest, tracing the contours of his muscles, allowing her fingers to explore each line.

Afterward, she planted her hands on both sides of his shoulders, her face inches from his. Her eyes stared at him, feeling the burning desire in their depths, most probably reflecting his own.

Then, his right hand moved upwards until it rested on the back of her hair, taking a bunch of it on his fingers, pulling her so gently down until her lips connected with his, locking them in a passionate kiss.

“Aaahhh!” Moans of passion escaped her lips when he finally let go to explore the other parts of her exposed skin, allowing his lips to glide down on the side of her chin and along her long slender neck.

While his other hand worked on the tie of her nightgown, letting it fall on her body until it bunched up on her waist, exposing her upper half to his hungry gaze.

“You are so beautiful,” Alex whispered, unable to help himself as he let his hands and lips move across her chest, taking pleasure in what she offered as she continued to hover on top of him.

On the other hand, she removed the remaining clothes from their bodies, discarding them carelessly all over the floor, wanting no more barriers between them.

Her lips finally took over, not allowing him to do all the action as she also began her probe of his body, making him groan loudly as her hands slid along his torso, going down on the heat of his blazing need.

He writhed underneath her lips, mouth, and hands, surrendering himself under her domination, allowing her the power. He grabbed a handful of her hair, not to hurt her but to guide her as she brought him to new heights, eventually finding his release.

But it was now her turn as he turned the table and shifted their position as he towered over her. With their eyes locked, his hands followed her lead and found the center of her desire.

This time, she moaned, burying her finger and nails at his back as he searched for the spot that would carry her to the peak until he could see gratification in her eyes.

As she found her first release, he knew it would never be enough, not for them. They needed more. They demanded the satisfaction of being one, not just by love but by the physical connection of the flesh.

This time, it was not who was taking control of the situation.

He believed it was both, the two of them working together, allowing their bodies to give and take until they could be one.

Until finally, he knew it was time.

He could feel her need was as strong as his. He swiftly plunged into her softness, burying himself deep inside of her, allowing their bodies to meld as one, before he felt her move, signaling that it was time to do the rhythm of love that would make them completely bound together.

She was right. They both needed this. The release of the tension, holding them captive, disabling them from acting and thinking more clearly because the pressure was too intense.

“Aaahhh!” Moan and groan of pleasures came from their lips as they finally collapsed after the heat of their passion.

“I love you, Dani.” He uttered near her ears, pulling her close before closing his eyes, allowing half of her body to settle on top of his chest.

Skin to skin as their hearts started beating as one. They finally found the peace of mind they both badly needed, even if it was just for a while.