Content warning for smut swearing and violent themes suggested in this chapter, but surely you knew that this would follow. Given Ben and Mal's earlier conversations and what has already happened today.
Thankfully me and Ben went straight to bed after speaking to Evie, Jay and Carlos. Me and Ben's rooms were in the centre wing of the castle so no one would see me and Ben walking into the same room. I advised Ben that I was going to have a shower in my room and he asked whether he wanted me to join him; part of me wanted that but I knew that I needed some time alone. I know that all he wanted to do right now in hold me and get me through this; and he would get to do this. Firstly I needed a few minutes on my own; part of me expected him to fight me on this. However instead he meekly smiled at me before he nodded and he pressed a kiss against the top of my head before walking out of the room to go and get ready for bed.
When I walked into my bathroom I slowly undressed myself before I tied my hair into a high bun; I then looked at myself in the mirror and I sighed. Yes my paternity still needed to be proved but the fact that Hades was my father answered so many questions growing up apart from one – did he know?
I then turned around and turned the shower on before I walked into the water. My skin tingled at the sudden coldness of the water but I sighed when the water started to heat up against my skin. I felt my chest start to tighten as I started to remember growing up on the Isle and I could remember that Hades was always around somewhere. He held me down as my mother punished me, he heckled abuse at me in the street, heck! He even kidnapped me and tortured me himself! Yes I was never going to have loving parents like Ben; but why keep who my father was such a guarded secret. I knew that when I asked my mother she was going to give me some dragon dung about it being a moment of weakness. She had always told me that he was a weak human on the Isle; so I still felt indifferent about what Aurora told me.
As I let myself get consumed by a very painful flashback of Hades holding me down as my mother cut and burnt me for defying her I slowly sank to my knees. I felt tears start to run down my cheeks as I rested my wall against the cold tiling and sat down. I then wrapped my arms around my knees and pulled them against my chest and stomach. I then got lost in the rhythm of crying as my flashback continued as the water cascaded over me. My mother's cackle and Hades's laugh run through my ears and I screwed my face up in distain. I felt so overwhelmed by the identity of who my father is – I just hoped with time that I would be able to come to accept this, given my very tortured past with both of my parents.
"There she is" I heard Ben say as I walked into his bedroom in our very large suite in the central wing in my dark purple sleep vest and short combo. When I looked over to him I noticed that he was already sitting on the edge of the right side of the bed. He still had concern etched onto his face; and I could tell that he was eager to see if I was ok.
"Hello" I muttered as I hoped that Ben wouldn't pick up on the fact that I had been crying.
"Come here Dragon" he smiled meekly as he held out his right hand to me. I slowly made my way over to him and when I walked up to him I slid my left hand into his left before I stepped in between his legs. I couldn't help but sigh when I felt Ben's strong arms envelope around my waist as I slid both of my hands against his broad shoulders. "How are you?" he asked sincerely as I started to run my thumbs along his shoulders.
"Really?" I started. "I don't know" I admitted. "I feel glad that I finally know; and to be honest it does any a lot of questions" I explained before pursing my lips together.
"I know baby" he sighed sadly as he gazed into my eyes. "I am sorry about that" he apologised. "I wish I could make that better for you" he offered.
"I know you do" I replied. "But don't dwell on that Ben" I stated. "I'm glad that I know and that is enough" I urged hoping that this would reassure him. "Will we have to publicly tell everyone?" I questioned as I looked down to the floor.
"Well this is something that we will need to talk about in the morning-" he started.
"How so?" I asked as I looked back up at him.
"Well it needs to be confirmed-" he began. "If it can; we can use it in the trial. But only if that is ok with you" he offered and I could tell that he was worried about this. Yes I had an inkling that this might need to be used in the trial; I wasn't going to be mad at Ben for saying this. I knew that he wasn't trying to be insensitive; he was just trying to make sure that he protected us both from Queen Leah and her little band of failed council members. "I know it might be too much Mal; but if you are willing to let me use this against her then I can stop her completely" he stated.
"How?" I asked.
"Well if it is out in the open she can't be so cruel to you" he stated.
"She can" I dismissed. The fact that everyone knew that Hades was my father wouldn't stop Queen Leah; in fact given the treatment she has received in the trial she might even get worse! "It might make her worse" I countered.
"I doubt it" he returned as he shook his head. "What do you think about that?" he enquired.
"Erm-" I started. Yes it was still so overwhelmed by it; and it was very difficult to not get ahead of myself. It still needed to be confirmed; yes there was Queen Leah's diary but I needed more. When I felt Ben cup the left hand side of my face with his right hand I made a decision; I didn't mind Ben using Queen Leah's diary against her. If he needed it then I would let him; I trusted him with my life and I knew that he would get justice for me, him and our family.
"I don't mind you using the diary; so do your worst" I advised with a smile. "Will we ever have a quiet life?" I teased causing him to chuckle at me.
"I don't think so my love" he smiled at me.
"Do you see me differently?" I questioned as I looked down.
"Yes this answers a big question for you-" I heard him say. "But I am not going to see you any differently" he added which made me look back up at him. "I love you; I love the person you are" he continued sincerely. "And that is never ever going to change" he vowed as he brushed his thumb against my cheek. I couldn't help but smile at him before I pressed my lips against his and we shared a long and loving kiss. Of course Ben wouldn't see me any different; I just had to check. As I knew that when this came out some people might see me differently; which was something that I was going to have to come to terms with.
"You give me everything I want and need Mal" he breathed after we pulled apart and rested our foreheads against each other's. "My perfect dragon" he said proudly.
"My perfect Beast" I answered happily and Ben quickly crushed his lips against mine once more.
"On the subject of giving you what you need-" I started as we broke apart again.
"Yes?" he smiled up at me.
"There is something that I know we need to do-" I stated. "And I am very happy to do it; it also gives me the two things I won" I said smugly.
"Two things?" he asked in confusion.
"Yes" I nodded.
"O...k?" he said slowly. "And what are these two things?" he added.
"Ben you were very Beast like today" I noted. "I could sense how you were feeling" I advised.
"Yes" he nodded. "My Beast like behaviour was flaring up; what has this got to do with you winning?" he enquired as he pulled one brow up in confusion. "Actually how did you win twice? I won the race" he urged.
"First because you gave up" I reminded him. "Second because I won hide and seek" I added and I watched as he grinned at me. "I know you won our race but that wasn't involved in our deal" I flirted.
"I didn't realise those were the terms" he stated happily.
"Yes your Majesty" I said mock seriously.
"You handle deals very differently to anyone I know" he chuckled. "I will have to keep an eye on you" he teased. "Especially in our meeting over our wedding contract" he joked.
"Maybe" I giggled.
"So what do you want?" he asked eagerly.
"First a rampage" I admitted and I watched as a dark glint entered his eyes.
"Hmmm" he purred. "Then after?" he pressed.
"I want to hold you" I advised.
"O...k?" he said in confusion once more. "You always hold me after we make love" he reminded.
"Yes" I said. "That is very true" I agreed. "But after we have made love Ben I want you to change" I explained and I watched as his eyes widened slightly in realisation.
"You want to hold me when I am a Beast?" he questioned.
"Yes Ben" I confirmed. "The Beast side of you needs it" I stated. "Please?" I pleaded. I then watched as Ben's eyes slowly looked up and down my face before he finally broke the silence.
"You are remarkable" he muttered before he crushed his lips against mine. I felt Ben's arms tighten around my waist as I snaked my arms around his neck. Our kiss heated up as our bodies continued to rub against each other's so the next few minutes was filled with me and Ben getting riled up. I couldn't help but moan against his lips as I continued to feel Beastie Junior start to harden against me.
"Someone wants to play" I panted as I pulled away from him and I watched as a smirk spread across his face.
"Yes!" he exclaimed. "Please?" he begged in lust.
"Then let's get naked" I grinned at him. Ben then quickly slid his hands to the bottom of my sleep vest. I quickly winked at him before he quickly pulled the vest up over my head and threw it onto the floor. Our gazes then locked as I slid my hands onto the top of his bare chest before I push my face closer to his and I pressed a prolonged kiss against his forehead. I heard him sigh before I felt his smooth lips just above both of my breasts. I couldn't stop a groan escape from my lips; and I couldn't help but giggle as Ben continued to kiss my chest until I felt his lips capture my right nipple.
"Oh" I moaned as I slid my hands into his hair as he continued his actions. "Ben!" I cried out as pleasure started to engulf my body as I left his right hand slowly start to knead my left breast. "Oh!" I moaned again. "Lucifer!" I moaned and I heard Ben chuckle as he pulled away and looked up at me. "What?" I panted.
"I love seeing you react like this" he advised smugly.
"Well you-" I started as I felt his hand pinch my left nipple. "Oh!" I grunted.
"Yes?" he teased.
"You know how to work my body" I panted.
"Yep" he grinned smugly.
"Look at you" I noted. "You smug Beast" I grinned at him.
"Yes" he nodded. "Your smug Beast" he amended.
"Sorry" I giggled as I started to run my fingers through his hair. "I stand corrected" I said mock seriously causing him to chuckle.
"I best get back to it" he said back mock seriously.
"Hmmm" I purred. "Yes please" I begged and I felt Ben's mouth return to my right breast once more.
"Oh!" I moaned. "Oh!" I continued to cry out as Ben continued his actions against me. "Oh!" I repeated as he swapped his mouth and hand so my left breast could receive the same amount of attention as my right. As the minutes ticked by as I continued to feel a warmth between my legs which told me that my body was aching for Ben. My legs were starting to go weak; and I couldn't help but sigh breathlessly as he pulled his face away and he grinned at me.
"Turn around" he stated so I slowly turned around in front of him. "Good girl" he purred before he quickly pulled my shorts and panties down in one quick swoop. I then stepped out of them and grinned as I turned around to see Ben's eyes wandering up and down my naked body.
"My favourite view" he said in awe as he looked up at my face.
"Yes" I smiled happily. "Be rough with me?" I purred as I slipped my hands back onto his shoulders once more.
"Yes!" he exclaimed. Ben then wrapped his arms around me before quickly pulling me down on top of him. We both giggled at each other before I sat up; Ben sat up and quickly pressed a kiss against my lips. "But first-" he muttered.
"Yes?" I breathed.
"I have something that I need to do" he advised. "Before your Beast goes on his rampage" he purred.
"Yes" I muttered. "What does Sir need me to do?" I purred.
"Lie back my love" he explained and I did as he asked; I rested my head against the pillows as he slid in between my legs. He then parted them more so he could have access to them; and I grinned down at his as he lay down on his front in between my legs.
"I can do what I want, right?" he cheekily asked as he slowly started to run his fingers of his right hand up and down my folds. I felt shivers started to run up and down my spine; and I heard him chuckle back in response.
"Within-" I started but stopped as my skin started to tingle in pleasure. "Reason" I groaned.
"Of course" he teased before he blow cold air in between my legs which made my legs buckle.
"Oh!" I moaned. "Ben!" I cried out and I suddenly felt the welcoming feeling of his warm lips against my clit which sent me over the edge. "BEN!" I shouted as I felt his tongue sweep against me as I felt him slid a finger inside of me. "Fuck Ben!" I shouted out as he slid another finger into me and I arched my back up as he started to quicken his pace as he worked his fingers in and out of me. "Ben" I chanted. "Oh! Give me more!" I panted. "Ben!" I continued to cry out as my ribcage heaved. "Oh!" I moaned as I felt my body start to head towards its peak. "BEN!" I cried out again as I balled my fists up as I gripped onto the bed clothing as my legs started to tense up. "BEN!" I screamed as my organism hit me hard. I let myself go slack against the mattress and I felt Ben continue his actions against me until my pleasure had passed. "Oh!" I cried out as I came down from my high as I panted. "Oh Ben!" I groaned as I felt him pull from fingers and mouth from me.
"Yes?" he questioned cheekily.
"You know what you bastard" I sighed and I heard him chuckle at me.
"I'm not even finished baby" he teased. "Come with me" he demanded as he got up and opened his bedside cabinet and pulled a condom out.
"What?" I questioned as I watched as he opened and slid the condom onto himself.
"Come" he nodded towards him as he slid off the bed. I didn't know what Ben had planned but I was eager to find out. So I climbed slowly to the end of the bed before I climbed off it and stood in front of him.
"What next Sir?" I asked innocently.
"Kneel on the edge of the bed" he demanded.
"Yes Sir" I replied before doing this. "Ben I haven't got you" I said as he slid his hands onto my hips as he settled himself behind me.
"There is plenty of time for that later baby" he dismissed. "You wanted a rampage" he reminded me. "And that is what you are going to get" he purred and I felt a twinge of lust start to return back into my stomach. However before I could fixate on this I felt Ben quickly brush against me before he slowly bucked forward and he entered me.
"OH!" I shouted out. The angle that me and Ben were currently at meant that he could slide more deeply into me. Ben was currently stood behind me slowly pulling back out of me as a low growl escaped his mouth.
"Ready?" he asked as he gripped my hips more tightly.
"Yes" I hissed.
"Ready or not" he flirted smugly. "Here I come!" he sang before he abruptly thrusted into me.
"OH MY LUCIFER!" I cried out as Ben continued to keep up his fast, hard and abrupt pace.
"Mine!" he growled darkly as he started to pant from his erratic actions.
"Yes!" I panted. "Yours!" I added. "Fuck me harder!" I moaned. "Please?" I begged and I heard him growl behind me and he picked up the pace against me. I started to breath heavily and I gripped the bed covers in front of me harder. "Deeper!" I called out as I continued to give my body to my Beast. We both needed to be like this with each other after the day that we had; and making love to Ben like this was the most perfect way to end a stressful day.
"Fuck Ben!" I shouted out as I threw my head back. I felt Ben grip my hips tighter and as he continued to thrust against me I could feel Ben pushing me closer and closer to my release. "Ben I'm close" I advised him as my breathing started to hitch once more as my stomach started to tighten back up.
"Me too" I heard him hiss as he continued; I felt him start to throb inside of me which told me that Ben's going to last much longer. "Oh Mal!" I heard him groan which caused a large grin across my face as my ribcage continued to heave.
"BEN!" I screamed as my orgasm hit me hard again and I felt my body tighten up as pleasure engulfed my body once more. I heard Ben groan behind me as he kept up his pace and I felt his start to erratically thrust into me which told me he was very close to becoming undone. I heard another low groan escape from him before he slowly slowed down his thrusts. Due to my legs becoming weak I pushed myself forward and lay down on the bed; Ben then collapsed onto his back on my right hand side.
"That was-" I heard him say as I slowly turned my head to look at him.
"Yeah" I stated and we both smiled at each other. "You know what I need now Benny" I sighed at him.
"Yes" he confirmed and he stood up as I followed onto my back and slid back up the bed so my head was back down onto my pillows. Mine and Ben's eyes didn't fall away from each other's and when he erupted into his Beast form I grinned at him.
"Come here my magnificent Beast!" I said as I opened my arms to him. I heard Ben purr and I chuckled at this; Ben seems so carefree and as strange as it sounds I could even feel the stress from today fall away from my Beast.
I watched as he slowly and carefully crawled onto the bed and was about to crawl onto his side of the bed but I shook my head and he threw me a confused look. I then open my legs to him and nodded towards me and I watched as a large grin spread across his face.
"I love you Mal" he said in his dark and deep Beast voice as his snuggled his large head against my chest.
"I love you too Ben" I replied lovingly as I wrapped my arms around him as Ben pulled the covers over us both. I started to run my fingers through his fur and I heard him start to purr at me again and I couldn't help but fall more in love with my Beast.
"I like that" I heard him say as he snuggled into my chest.
"I'll keep doing it" I replied.
"Good" I heard him reply. I then felt the bedcovers move which told me that he was wagging his tail; which caused another large toothy grin to spread across my face.
"I love it when you do that" I reminded him.
"Yep" he purred. "I always will when I am with you Mal" he promised as he looked up at me. "You always make me happy" he smiled at me before he brought his face close to mine and he pressed a brief kiss against my lips before resting his head back against my chest. I smiled down at him before I pressed a prolonged kiss against his forehead and I rested my head back against the pillows. We both then snuggled together and let sleep take us; both finding safety in each other's arms.