Roman and Lynn made their way out of the castle. Jimmy and Jey followed, but not close enough to listen in on their conversation.
"He filled me in on why you are really here, but seeing the way he looks at you, it seems to me there are two reasons you're here", Roman said.
"Yeah, I'm writing a book. What look? There is no look", she said.
He laughed and shook his head.
"I saw a look", he said.
She bit her lip before pushing her hands into her pockets.
"There was a kiss, or two", she blushed.
"I knew it", he said.
She pushed him playfully as he laughed.
"Whatever, nothing can come from it. I'm not queen material.", she said.
He shrugged.
"I wouldn't say that. I mean, if we wouldn't have broken it off, I would have made you my queen", he said.
She glanced at him.
"How is Sasha?", she asked.
"Good. She's visiting Opal region for me. Trish responds better to women leaders. I send her in my place", Roman said.
Lynn nodded and made a face. He laughed.
"Yeah, she makes that same face when I bring you up.", he said.
"You talk about me?", she asked.
"When Dean, Seth, and I are reminiscing", he said.
"How are they?", she asked.
"A little upset you didn't come to my wedding. They were excited to see you", Roman said.
Lynn sighed and stopped.
"You know why I couldn't be there. Its not that I wanted to be in her place, but, because she's not right for you, Rome.", she said.
He smiled and touched her cheek gently.
"No one will ever be right for me to you, but I needed a queen. Sasha and I knew each other and my family trusts hers.", he said.
Lynn nodded.
"If you asked me, I don't want you with Hunter, but he's a good man. Devoted husband and father, you know if you two ever make it more than just 'writing a book'", he said winking.
"Stop", she laughed and he did as well.
"All kidding aside. I love you Lynn, I care about you, and I want to see you happy. Let him", he said.
She smiled before hugging him. He kissed the top of her head. She heard a bark, turning to see Roman's wolf, Creed. He nudged her leg.
"Hi boy", she said, scratching his head.
Dean and Seth walked over.
"Oh now she shows up", Seth pouted.
Lynn ran over to him and hugged him.
"I'm sorry", she said.
Seth groaned.
"I forgive you", he mumbled.
He wrapped his arms around her. Once he released her, she went over to Dean and kissed his cheek.
"You two know why I couldn't be there. Does she at least treat you well?", she asked.
They both nodded.
"Although we had hoped it would have been you", Dean said.
"She belongs to King Hunter now", Roman smirked.
Dean and Seth mumbled something she couldn't understand. Probably insulting Hunter.
"Did your brother and sister come?", Seth asked.
"No, sorry, just me.", she said.
Seth looked a bit disappointed. She knew Seth had a little crush on her brother. Okay a big one, one JoJo didn't know about.
"And he's engaged, to JoJo", Lynn said.
Seth nodded.
"That's great", Dean said, clueless to his friend's heartache.
Roman and Dean knew Seth was gay, but what they didn't know till later, was that Seth and Liam had started a relationship. Lynn knew because Seth was her best friend, and he told her everything, vise versa.
Her brother didn't know she knew though, not till she accidentally walked in on him and Seth, while Seth was giving him a blow job. That night, she had pulled her brother aside.
"Are you gay?", she asked.
"No, maybe, I don't know. I've never been attracted to a man before. There's just something about that one, that gets me all, hot and bothered.", he sighed.
"Do you like women?", she asked.
"Yes. I enjoy women, but I enjoy that man even more.", he said.
She smiled.
"Don't tell Leslie. Not till I know what this is", he said.
She nodded.
Nothing came from it. Liam had to stay stationed on Earth 1, and Seth had to go with Roman to be his guard.
"I hope I get an invite", Seth said, trying to cover his pain with a smile.
He knew Liam's time in the Navy was ending. He had hoped to get in contact with him and convince him to move to Ruby region.
"Well, we need to get going. I told Hunter we would help him and we will. We'll keep in touch", Roman said.
Lynn nodded and hugged all three men before waving as they drove away. She walked back inside, followed by Jimmy and Jey. They let her go upstairs alone. She found her way to the library, finding Hunter with a glass of whiskey and looking at a photo of his family.
She knocked before completely entering. He set the photo down and looked over his shoulder. He smiled and nodded, she took that as him letting her know she can come in. She sat beside him and lifted the photo.
"About what happened yesterday", she started.
He turned his head.
"I didn't mind it. I just overslept, its why I didn't come down. I stayed up late working", she said.
He nodded and finished his whiskey.
"I hate to sound like a teenager, but why did you kiss me?", she asked.
"Isn't it obvious, you are a very beautiful woman, Lynn. I haven't felt this way since my wife, only with you, its happened faster than I could control", he said.
She could feel her heart racing.
"I kissed you, because I wanted too. I want to do it again", he said honestly.
He met her eyes.
"Now, why did you kiss me the second time in the kitchen?", he asked.
She cleared her throat.
"I will admit, that I do feel something. I just don't know if its sexual or romance.", she said.
He smirked.
"You want to have sex with me?", he asked.
"I haven't been with anyone since Roman", she said.
"Roman", he said, finishing his whiskey.
"Look, he and I have a very sweet past. He was kind, firm when he had to be, and passionate in bed. I mean, he could rock a headboard if he wanted", she said.
"I don't want to hear about you having sex with him", he said, rolling his eyes.
She smiled.
"Jealous?", she teased.
She watched his jaw tick.
"You're still struggling with the loss of your family. If I wanted too I would make a move now, but you would stop me halfway through.", she said.
"Roman could get divorced, if he wanted too", he suddenly said.
She sat up more and faced him.
"So you don't want to at least see where this goes?", she asked.
He closed his eyes.
"More than anything, Lynn, but you also made a point. I am not ready for you", he said.
She nodded.
"And I get that", she said softly.
He leaned over and kissed her gently.
"Be my queen, when the time is right", he whispered.
That freaked her out a bit, just like it did when Roman asked. Could she be a queen? She never pictured that, only with Roman. Before she could answer, her phone rang. She pulled it out.
"Hello", she said.
"Hey, are you with Hunter by chance?", her brother asked.
"I miss you too bro, I'm good. How are you?", she said laughing softly.
"I'm sorry, we do miss you, but is Hunter there?", he said.
He sounded panicked to her.
"What's going on Liam?", she asked.
Hunter noticed the nervous tone and stood. She put the phone on speaker.
"Well, we just got a letter threatening you. Someone knows you're with king Hunter. I checked on Leslie and she got the same letter. No return address, no name, and the letter was printed out not written", he said.
She looked at Hunter.
"Liam, pack a bag. Tell your sister the same thing, you are coming here to live with me for a bit", Hunter said.
"I can't just do that. JoJo has a job here, I'm not done with the Navy, and Leslie has a job too", he explained.
"JoJo can work here, Leslie too. I can send word with the Navy that you will be working for me, you can finish out here", Hunter said.
Liam looked at JoJo and Leslie. They nodded, there was no other option.
"What if this threat isn't legit?", he asked.
"Liam, the last thing I want is to put you and your family in danger. So even if its not real, I don't want to take the chance of finding out", Hunter said.
He wasn't going to let Lynn lose her family too.
"Alright", he said.
"See you three in a few days.", Hunter said.
"I love you three, please be safe and don't go out till they go and get you", Lynn said.
"Okay, see you soon. You will also be telling me what the hell is going on", he said.
He hung up and she sighed. She looked at Hunter. Placing her hands against his cheeks. She kissed him, he pulled her closer. She pulled away and met his eyes.
"Thank you", she whispered, before leaving him there.
He sighed and licked his lips.