Hunter pushed himself away from Lynn. He licked his lips and sat up.
"What's wrong?", she asked, trying to catch her breath.
"I'm not going to do this, not here at least.", he said.
She was going to ask why, but then remembered this was Roman's home. Letting it sink in, she knew she couldn't do it here either.
"Sorry", she said softly.
He turned to her.
"You have nothing to be sorry for. I've been wanting to do that too, but not here. When we get home, I promise I'll make it special", he said.
She smiled and nodded.
"I'm going to call Trish about meeting with you", he said.
"Oh, I already did. I had Billy do it", she said.
He nodded.
"And what did she say?", he asked.
"Granted.", she said.
"Then you should talk to Roman about giving you more guards to get to Opal", he said.
She nodded, kissing his cheek before leaving the room. Seeing Jimmy, she asked him where Roman was. He escorted her to his office. He was going to knock, but stopped when they heard screaming from inside the room.
Jimmy sighed.
"Does she do that a lot?", Lynn whispered.
Jimmy nodded.
"Does he yell back?", she asked.
"Do you hear him?", he asked.
She knew Roman, and he would never raise his voice to a woman. She wanted to run in there and set Sasha straight, but stopped herself. It wasn't her place. She knocked.
"Good luck", Jimmy whispered to her.
She chuckled. It went silent for a bit before the door opened. A pissed off Sasha sighed and shook her head.
"Your mistress is here", she said, before pushing passed Lynn.
"I actually like to go by first choice", Lynn smiled.
Sasha froze, before mumbling something and continuing down the hall. Jimmy and Jey chuckled. She shrugged and walked into the office. Closing the door behind her, Roman was in his chair rubbing the side of his head.
"Hey", she said softly.
He forced a smile.
"What can I do for you?", he asked.
"I need Jimmy and Jey, maybe two more guards to come with me to Opal. I have a meeting with Trish", she replied.
"She doesn't respond well to men. I can grant you Nia and Tamina, leave Jimmy and Jey before you get to Opal", he explained.
Lynn nodded. She was going to leave, but stopped. Looking back at him.
"Was she complaining about me?", she asked.
Roman met her eyes. He nodded.
"Tell her not to worry. I accepted Hunter's offer to be his queen", she said, backing away.
It hurt to say those words, just as bad as it hurt Roman to hear them.
"What? Lynn, you can't just drop that and leave", he said standing.
She straightened up and faced him.
"He asked and I'm going to say yes", she said.
He looked down at his desk.
"So you say yes to him, but when it came to me", he stopped.
She took a few steps towards him.
"I wasn't ready, Roman. It had nothing to do with you", she said.
He met her eyes, she could see the unshed tears.
"Ask me to leave her, and I will", he said softly.
"Roman", she shook her head no.
He looked away and nodded.
"I should go", she said softly.
She left the room and closed the door behind her. She leaned back against it and took a deep breath.
"He never stopped loving you, Lynn", Jey said when he saw her.
She cleared her throat.
"He said I can take Tamina and Nia. You two will wait before we reach Opal", Lynn said.
The twins nodded.
"I'm good with that, there's a good diner before reaching Opal that Naomi likes. I can pick something up for her", Jimmy said.
"Same here", Jey replied.
"I would like to meet them when we get back, your wives", she replied.
"For sure", the twins replied.
Getting to Opal, Seth looked back at JoJo.
"I need your help. The women here don't take too kindly to men. They would respect us more if a woman speaks for us", Seth said.
JoJo nodded. They got off the car, Liam was about to get down. Seth stopped him, placing his hand against Liam's shoulder. He quickly removed it.
"You have too stay. Like I said, they don't take too kindly to men. Don't worry, they won't hurt her", Seth said to him.
Liam nodded and stayed put. Seth walked JoJo over to Trish and Lita. Dean joined them with Leslie.
"Just thank her for letting us use the road and guards. If she offers dinner, say yes and thank you.", Seth whispered.
The girls nodded and he and Dean stayed behind a bit. Getting down on one knee and bowing their heads. Trish looked at JoJo and Leslie.
"Thank you so much your highness for letting us pass through and the extra guards you sent to help us. We are very grateful", Leslie said.
Trish smiled.
"Would you like to stay for dinner? Its not very often we get new fresh faces around here", Trish said.
Leslie and JoJo smiled.
"We would love too", JoJo answered.
"Great. Your dogs can stand now. They'll have to eat outside.", Lita said.
JoJo looked back at Seth and he winked. She smiled and nodded.
"Okay", Leslie replied.
Trish and Lita walked back inside the castle. JoJo and Leslie went over to the guys.
"Now what?", Leslie asked.
"We eat, you two will enjoy their company for a moment and then we take our leave", Dean said.
The girls nodded.
"Is there anything we aren't suppose to tell them?", JoJo asked.
"No secrets. Besides, we told them why we had to escort you. When they heard Hunter's name, they felt bad after what happened to his wife and daughters.", Seth explained.
Lita turned to them.
"Coming?", she asked.
JoJo and Leslie followed her inside. Liam stood between the men.
"If they don't allow men in, why did I see some on our way here?", Liam asked.
"I never said they didn't allow them in, I said they don't respect them as they would a woman. Men are only allowed in by marriage or birth", Seth said.
Liam nodded. Aleister walked over to Seth and kissed his cheek.
"Sit by me", he said, taking Seth's hand.
Liam huffed and rolled his eyes. Dean chuckled. Seth followed Aleister.
"So, does it feel weird being with a woman after being with a man?", Dean asked.
Liam laughed.
"Same old Dean", he said.
"I'm serious. You didn't think we could hear you banging away in Seth's room, but we did. Or was he banging you? I don't know how this works", Dean said, scratching his chin.
"We switched. Squeezing between his", Dean covered his ears and hummed.
"I'm not listening", he sang before walking away.
Liam laughed and followed him towards the tables. Seth watched him carefully, Liam purposefully sat across from him and Aleister. He stretched his leg under the table, feeling Seth's. He knew it was the right one because Seth looked up at him and swallowed.
Lynn arrived at Opal to see Roman's guards standing around and laughing. Her brother Liam was standing beside Seth, she noticed his arm brush Seth's hip, making Seth flinch. She got out of the car and ran towards her brother. He saw her and met her, lifting her and hugging her.
"I am so glad you're safe, Lynn", he said.
"You too. Also, leave Seth alone", she whispered the last part.
He chuckled and pulled away. Tamina and Nia waved to the guys.
"What are you doing here?", Dean asked.
"Asked for permission to come, I needed to speak to Trish and Lita about something", Lynn said.
"About what? You said you would tell me when you saw me. Now spill", Liam said.
She sighed and explained everything to Liam. He nodded and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Lynn, this is extremely dangerous. If whoever did it knows why you're here, they will try to kill you", Liam said.
"I know, but", he stopped his sister.
"Do you have anything at all?", he asked.
She nodded.
"A few suspects. I just need to prove that they did it and why", she said.
"I'll help you", Liam said.
"Thanks", she mumbled.
Seth looked at Lynn.
"Me too", he said quickly.
Liam looked at him. Seth wasn't about to let Liam get hurt. He wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing he was in danger.
"Okay, while you two finish having eyeball sex, I'm going to speak to the queen", Lynn said, passing them.
Seth and Liam both cleared their throats and chuckled, blushing. Dean left them alone. Liam was about to follow, but Seth took his hand.
"Give me five minutes?", he asked.
Liam nodded. Seth pulled him behind a giant tree.
"Aleister and I had a thing before I met you. We were fucking, but nothing more", Seth said.
"I don't want to know about your butt buddy", Liam said quickly.
"I loved you then Liam, and I love you now. Long distance wouldn't have worked and you know it. I have to stay by Roman's side twenty four seven.", Seth said.
"I could have came to visit you", Liam said.
"True, but it would only be for a day and a half. I didn't want you feeling like all I wanted was sex.", Seth said.
Liam inhaled and he could feel the same pain he felt when Seth ended it. Seth placed his hand against Liam's cheek, turning his face to him.
"Please don't cry baby. It breaks my heart.", Seth said softly.
Seth closed the space between them.
"Does she treat you well? Takes care of you?", Seth asked.
Liam nodded.
"I'm glad. That's all I ever wanted for you. I mean, I did have plans to go to your graduation and sweep you off your feet. Ask you to come home with me, marry me", Seth said.
Liam met his eyes.
"I haven't touched another man since you. I couldn't. You were my first and my last", Liam whispered.
Seth smiled and leaned in, their lips pressing against each other. Liam pushed him away.
"I can't. JoJo", he sighed.
He left Seth standing there as he made his way to the group. Seth licked his lips, setting his hands on his hips. Was he willing to let the man of his dreams walk away? Marry someone he knew he wasn't right for him?