Chapter 98

Cassie

My body ached. Especially between my legs but it wasn't just there either. It was everywhere. Not a bad ache just a little tight and uncomfortable.

My pussy felt thoroughly used though which wasn't surprising because he had taken me at my word and screwed me hard. And when my legs had given out and I couldn't hold myself up anymore he had lifted me into his arms like I weighed nothing at all and laid me down in the comfortable bed that was hidden by the curtain I had wondered about early.

That's where I was now. Nestled in a cocoon of contentness and smiling happily to myself with my eyes closed.

I had no reason to be happy but I was. Things were finally looking up. And there was no doubt now that Prince Julian was my mate. He was also the father of my children. And what a dad he would make. I already knew he was going to be amazing. Not because he had been an amazing husband so far because he hadn't but because he had always wanted to be a father.

"Do you think she will be able to help?" Julian's voice drifted to me. "Do you think she is strong enough?"

I frowned. My husband was clearly talking to someone and I had missed half the conversation because I had been asleep but it was pretty clear that he was talking about me. There was no one else he could be talking about.

"She came didn't she?" Ian's voice sounded offended. "Even in her condition she came. She doubts her abilities but-" there was a pause. "She is capable of anything she puts her mind too.  There's very few people I know that are quite like her Julian."

I heard my husbands sigh. "You saw from the start didn't you. Just like Cathy."

"We knew who she really was Julian but yes we saw it. Cassie is the kind of person who people gravitate towards. She's -"

"I treated her like shit. I was blind and chose wrong. I don't know how I'm even going to get her forgiveness."

In answer Ian chuckled low in his throat. "It sounded like you are well on your way to that Julian. I hope you both had a nice reunion."

From my place hiding under the blankets. I bushed. Ian had heard?  How embarrassing.

"I think the hormones made her horny."

"And I have heard enough." Ian ground out. "But Cassie is a good soul , she will forgive you. But you are going to have to do the right thing. Even if it's hard."

Silence met my eyes and I strained to hear something just in case they were talking quieter now. It felt important to listen and learn.

"Except I don't know what the right thing is. All I know is that I want Cassie to be safe. I need her-"

Ian sighed. "No one can know she is here Julian. She's too vulnerable right now and you know it. If your enemies realise you know the truth about her then they will take her out and end your line. She is safe with me I swear to you. She is also happy."

Julian's sigh was loud. "Just a few more weeks of Megan." He muttered in such a way that I wondered how many times he had said it. "I don't know how much more of her I can take if I'm being honest."

"I get that. But it's for the greater good. The longer she thinks you have chosen her the deeper we are able to dig into her past. We are so close to finding out who she is working for."

"We?"

"Did you think I had given up keeping you safe just because I left your side. My loyalty has always been to you Julian. Even when you didn't want it."

Peeking from under the blankets I watched as the two men embraced. Slapping each others backs in that macho way men did.

"Just don't go sleeping with Megan ok. If she falls pregnant as well -"

I tensed.

Julian remained silent.

"Please tell me you didn't." Ian's voice dropped and glanced over at me.

"She disgust me." Julian muttered and I let out a sigh of relief, only my body didn't relax. I was so tense that my skin and muscles felt painfully tight.

I shifted my weight trying to find a more comfortable position.

"We should wake her up." Julian  said softly. "She needs to eat and drink before you  make your escape."

"Megan is still awake." Ian said . "Until she goes to bed then I don't think we should leave this room. We are safe here."

"How have you kept her from wondering where I am?"

"Oh I had Cathy show her some of the family jewels. She's been told to choose a piece to wear tonight for dinner with you. Your luna should be adorned in jewels right." Ian rolled his eyes. "Such a gold digging bitch."

Julian nodded his head in agreement. "Cassie would never been distracted by shiny baubles, would she?"

"No." Ian said flatly.

"You will bring her back to me right?" There was too much doubt in Julian's voice. Fear as well.

I shifted my weight. Sitting up in the bed and stretching my arms above my head. Falling silent both men stared at me.

"Cassie." Rushing forward Julian yanked his T-shirt up over his head before I forgot I was naked and stood up.

I smiled my thanks at him.

"What are you two talking about?" I asked like I hadn't been listening in for the last few minutes.

"Nothing you have to worry about." Julian stuttered and I glared at him. Nothing had changed at all if he thought he could lie to me and get a way with it.

"We were discussing plans for the future. How we are both going to leave and I was asking Ian to swear to me that he would keep you safe and bring you back to me as soon as he can."

I stood, my legs felt wobbling. Pressing my hand to my side I grimaced. Goddess I had the worst cramp in my side. Like I had been running up a mountain. It was hard to catch my breath.

"I will come back to you." I said and grimaced again.

"Cassie?" Ian was on his feet in an instant. His face awash with worry. "Are you-"

Confused I stared down at my feet. At the puddle that was spreading around me.

"Oh shit."