Chapter 39
Bastien barely makes it to the location. Once they arrive they all rush inside not wanting to take any chances with attracting any wild animals. Once the doors were closed Riley said, "Ok let's search this place and see what we can find. Blankets, water, and a generator are our top priorities. Should you find any canned food please collect it and bring it back to the main area."
Riley laces her fingers with Liam's starting to search as well as everyone breaks off in a different direction. Liam squeezed Riley's hand as the walked the corridors of the building searching for supplies. He was thrilled to finally have his wife back where she belonged. The hallway Riley and Liam searched was filled with rooms. Each room had furs on the bed. Each room was identical in size and had a few beds in it. As they moved further the beds per room got less. The last room in the hall was huge and only had one large bed in it. Riley is suddenly swept off her feet and carried to the bed. Liam removes her shoes dropping them on the floor. Liam sits on the bed taking one of her feet in his hands. He sighs saying, "You really need to stop doing so much. Your feet are swollen." He gets to work massaging her feet one at a time.
Riley moans as Liam massages her feet. She swore he was trying for a husband of the year award. Riley groans as Liam works his magic on her feet. Liam eventually stopped the massage and propped her feet up on pillows to help reduce the swelling. Liam moved next to Riley and gently rubbed her swollen stomach kissing it in several places. "I've missed you peanut and your mother", Liam murmured into her stomach. A small smile crossed his lips as he felt the baby move. Exhaustion finally set in with Liam and soon he was sound asleep. Laying next to his wife with his hand on her belly.
Riley's hands ran through his hair as he slept at her side. Drake had checked on them but soon left to join the others in finding resources. Eventually, Riley falls asleep herself. Soon she's woken up by lite touches and kisses. Riley noticed she was under the fur undressed she could tell he was undress as well. She rocked her hips into him pulling a groan from her husband. She could feel his lips on her shoulder as he pushed his hard body into her soft one. His lips and touch seemed to light a fire in her very quickly causing her to moan softly. His hands slid across her body stroking the fire inside her making her burn with need. Riley parted her legs for him. Liam put her leg on his hip slowly sliding into her making her moan loudly.
Liam whispered, "We have to keep it quiet my queen." Riley kissed him passionately and rocked her hips. Liam in turned rocked his hips joining her. Every time their hips met his breath caught and his hand caressing her body. Liam increases his pace causing Riley to tremble he knew she was getting close. Riley could feel her self draw closer and closer to release. Her cry of release is swallowed by Liams kiss as he reaches his own release. Liam rides out his own end until they are both spent. Liam holds her close even after they are no longer joined as one. "Did Anton hurt you", Liam asked. She replied, "No. I do believe I annoyed him. He was so confident that I heard several phone calls. You really need to make it so no one but a direct descendant of Constantine can take the throne. Perhaps if that can't happen either the kingdom needs to be divided again or it needs to become a democracy. I'm tired of all the game playing to get into a position of power."
Liam replied, "I agree my family is more important to me than being king. I love the Cordonian people but you and peanut are my priority. I will meet with my father to see what the laws say. This has to end! We still have no evidence of Kiara's involvement. I believe Anton may be behind her involvement she should get counseling like Madeleine has had if we can prove what she has done."
Riley sighs looking at Liam saying, "I am tired of secrets. I think we should tell her what we suspect she's done. I also think if we can't change things then all meetings should be done with the media present. It may prevent power moves if they have to explain themselves to the people of Cordonia." Liam nodded he too was growing tired of the power plays and attempts to steal the throne. Let's just focus on getting home for now."
Soon everyone was awake and they had found some sleds for the snow. They had found some bullion cubes, instant coffee, powdered milk, and instant mashed potatoes. The snow had been melted for water. The snowstorm appeared to be slowing down. Once everyone was gathered in the center they started to plan a strategy for returning to Olivia's duchy. Plans to bring the royal jet or use a helicopter were quickly nixed. That left two options to use the cars or the sleds they had found. The cars were the quicker and safer option. The sleds were better than just traveling on foot but they'd have to stick to the roads and there was a risk of being found by the sons of Earth members that hadn't been at the stronghold. The other issue was the wildlife and deep snow in the forest.
Bastien steps into the center of the room saying, "There is a break in the storm. Now might be a good time to leave. Due to the snow now on the road, we may have enough traction to make it to Olivia's home. There is a risk that we won't be able to leave but I think if we work together we can make it happen. We certainly can't stay here there isn't enough food. I say we go for it rather than continue to stay here. The sooner we leave the better chances we have of getting to Olivia's before it gets dark."
With everyone in agreement to leave as soon as possible. The women pass out bowls with broth made from the bullion cubes. Once everyone had something in their stomach the men headed out to clear off the cars and clear the way to the man road. Olivia had warned about keeping the noise level down so as not to attract the wolves in the area. The ladies inside kept water warm to make into coffee for the men to kept them warm as they worked. After an hour they were finally able to leave and continue their journey to Olivia's dutchy.
It took a few hours to make the trip having to stop a few times to clear the snow from the road. Riley was thrilled when they had finally made it to the dutch. Olivia rushed inside to get the staff working on making a good meal for everyone. They slowly emptied each vehicle and soon everyone was inside the dutch. Thankfully they made it before the storm really hit hard again. Olivia walked over to Riley who was looking out the window she said, "I'm prepared for this storm we have these all the time there is nothing to worry about. You and Liam will be home in a few days."
It wasn't the storm that worried her it was the contractions she was having. Thankfully, they weren't regular yet but she would have to monitor them until they could return to the palace, for now, she wouldn't worry anyone.