Chapter 28: Lonely Hearts Club


I shakily got to my feet hurrying towards them hoping the people were still safe and I wasn't too late. Once I made it to the village people were screaming as I took my gun out shooting the first Balverine I saw yelling for people to get to shelter.

That brought attention to me as all the Balverines looked in my direction causing me to curse lightly, seeing a sword on the ground I quickly grabbed it getting in a defensive position.

Once all the Balverines were dispatched of I stood shaking with blood all over my body and scratches across ripped parts of my clothes. The man from before jumped down glaring towards me putting the statue down looking at me with daggers in his eyes.

"I guess I must dispatch of you myself." He said as his bones began to pop and morphed into the white Balverine I had seen earlier.

I took a step back swallowing hard not prepared for this fight but did my best not to show it holding the sword up. He came at me fast while I ducked quickly from his swipe dodging his large claws. I twirled around swinging the sword to slice his arm as he howled angrily swiping again for me but I did a back flip just barely getting out of his reach. My hair wiped around me getting loose in the fray as he ran towards me but I rolled to my side taking my gun out shooting at him seeing it struck in his back gaining a grunt of pain from him.

He began circling me while I had my sword pointing towards him neither of us wanting to make the first move. He growled swiping towards me but I moved back a step avoiding his deadly claws. He went to swipe again when I moved out of the way but he tricked me using his other arm swinging me hard into a tree feeling the wind get knocked out of me.

I felt my body hurt all over my will lines pulsed weakly having used so much in the previous fight but I stood up spitting the blood from my mouth. He went to jump at me but instead kicked me as I went flying through a few trees outside the village. I felt helpless as I tried to steady my stance but my knees shook below me as he stalked towards me.

He growled angrily at me drool dripping from his mouth as he lunged running towards me bracing myself for the impact when two shots rang out. I heard a thud and leaves moving as my eyes opened seeing the white Balverine had fallen to the ground barely moving.

"That was far too easy." I heard making my eyes light up looking behind the Balverine seeing Reaver smirking towards me.

He began walking towards us as a few more Balverines came out of nowhere but he simply shot them over his shoulder seeming to not care. The white Balverine morphed back into his human form trying to crawl away but Reaver stood above him aiming his gun towards him.

"Wait… I can get you whatever you want." He said weakly while Reaver scoffed replying, "I have all I need you oversized mutt."

He went to growl but Reaver shot him in the head twirling his gun back in his holster turning his attention to me. Kneeling down he helped me up while I looked away embarrassed to be in this predicament, I was no damsel in distress.

"Out due yourself your majesty?" Reaver said giving me a knowing smirk as I huffed leaning into his touch responding, "Just used all my tricks too soon it seems."

He laughed helping me towards the village seeing people begin to exit their houses while I removed myself from Reaver limping to the statue still sitting on the ground. All this work for a silly statue, it had better be worth it.

Once I got my reward from the villagers I walked slowly beside Reaver feeling pain shoot through my body with every step. I heard a sigh to my side feeling my body being lifted and Reaver holding me bridal style causing a blush of embarrassment to cross my cheeks.

"I can walk myself." I said with annoyance in my voice but he simply laughed responding, "I'm sure you can but the sooner we get out of this grotesque scenery we can have some fun."

I blushed not meeting his eyes just leaning my head against his shoulder unsure if that was going to work with the pain I felt.

Once we left and entered Millfields the women I had talked to earlier was standing with a few guards and Hobson when she saw me a sigh of relief stretched across her face. I cleared my throat for Reaver to put me down which he did but not before sneaking a squeeze to my backside.

"Oh your majesty thank goodness you came back safe, Hobson here came when you didn't return." She said worried as I handed the statue to Hobson saying, "All is well… Hobson please personally deliver this to the treasury."

He looked towards myself and Reaver just bowing simply accepting it while the guards walked with him and the client bid me a good night. I looked back towards Reaver as he eyed me waiting for my next response.

"Shall I come back to your place to heal up?" I said as I saw a twinkle to his eyes saying, "That would be what's best for her majesty yes."

Once we made it inside it was quiet, I assumed the servants didn't bother Reaver much which I'm sure he preferred it that way. He put his hand on the small of my back leading me up to his room as I followed not wanting to argue with him. He opened the door closing it with a click behind him as I looked around at the tidy room.

"Wait here, my dear." He said disappearing into a door connected to his room closing it behind him.

I sighed lightly feeling my body ache with pain looking at the book that was still locked behind the case. I frowned unsure of why I couldn't read it but it was Reaver's house so I should respect it.

After waiting for a while Reaver peaked his head from the door using a finger to motion me in as I slowly followed it slightly worried, what strange fantasy was I filling now? Walking past him my eyes widened seeing a grand bathtub already filled with hot water and candles around the counters.

I felt him snake his hands around my body saying, "I assume this pleases you?"

I smiled walking towards it feeling the hot water on my fingers saying, "Yes."

Stripping down feeling Reaver's eyes on me the whole time I slowly sunk into the water letting out a long content moan. I closed my eyes feeling the aches of my body begin to lessen when I heard movement beside me, opening my eyes I saw Reaver begin to strip as I watched him my cheeks red from the heat.

"Not much of a relaxing bath without moi." He said smirking as he came up behind me so I was partially sitting in his lap.

I felt a sponge being dabbed on my shoulder blades leaning into the touch closing my eyes while he moved my hair feeling light nips on my neck. His hands used the sponge to travel over my breasts massaging them as I moaned lightly.

"I thought this would just be a relaxing bath?" I said teasing him while he said, "Oh my pet how can I resist touching you."

I felt his fingers slip down massaging my inner thighs occasionally running it over my backside as my legs opened slightly feeling him smirk against my skin. I felt his fingers slip inside me causing me to grip the tub pushing into his chest for support.

He began pumping his fingers at a steady pace being cautious of my bruised body leaving small kisses along my shoulders while his other hand kept its work on my breasts. I could feel my climax begin to build as I started panting bucking in time with his fingers encouraging him not to stop.

My body tensed as my orgasm ripped through my body feeling my walls clench onto his fingers while he slipped them out of me feeling his own arousal had grown. Flipping me around so I was facing me he kissed me tenderly while I attempted to wrap my legs around his body feeling his tip tease my opening.

He pulled away suddenly scooping me into his arms carrying me into his bed watching him get something out of the drawer to his side as I shivered at the sudden loss of heat. His body hovered over mine plunging in me causing me to arch into him. I hissed in pain feeling him grab my sides as he let go gliding his hands down to my hips away from the bruises. His thrusts were slow yet deep letting me enjoy him deep inside me without causing me too much harm.

My legs wrapped around him holding him close to me desperately trying to be close to his warm body while my lips were blue from the cold. I kissed along his shoulders letting him feel the coldness of my lips making him groan holding me tighter. I felt another orgasm coming while he began panting above me signaling he was close too.

His thrusts became frantic and quick while my body began to heat up feeling my walls again begin to clench around him. I cried out gripping at him desperately while he grunted and moaned getting his release as well. He carefully separated himself from me as I shivered from the cold in the room but he grabbed a sheet covering my body.

I felt his arm pull me towards him while he gave me a smirk saying, "See I knew you'd enjoy yourself."

I playfully glared at him snorting bundling myself up more saying, "You seem to think you're a big deal."

"Yes, but you already know I'm a BIG deal." He said winking as I sighed rolling my eyes, "So egotistical of you."

"With good reason, there is a reason women and men alike beg to be in the very bed you're in now. Some even get banned from being anywhere near my premises." He said as I thought about all the people that have been in this bed making my nose scrunch up.

He laughed at my expression saying, "Count yourself lucky, no one gets much attention from me."

I brought my eyes up to look at him giving a hidden smile saying, "I feel so honored."

He smirked squeezing my shoulder saying, "The honor is all mine, your majesty."

I went to get up wanting to head back to the castle but was held firmly in place as he said, "Oh no you don't, you are staying here tonight."

I lied back down getting comfortable and told myself the only reason I didn't fight back was that I was far too tired to try. I closed my eyes not realizing how tired I had been falling asleep to the light breathing of Reaver beside me.


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