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They had returned from their ride to let the little girl run back excitedly to her mother's quarters and Ianto had led Jack back to his where he showed Jack the thrill of riding an excitable mount.

Their first real coupling… the shower had not counted in his book and the moment their naked bodies became one it was amazing. It was beyond what Jack had thought it would be and it surpassed any previous couplings with his wives. It was… everything. I am talking going blind for a little spell kinda amazing. Ianto was attentive, eager and when it became obvious that this was his first rodeo Jack was undeniably touched by the need Ianto showed to please him.

Their bond had hummed and the soft music of it had been breathtaking. But then... maybe that was just the mind-blowing sex that did that. And the humming was real… Ianto hums when happy. So sweet. Jack was too far gone to register much as he lay there, except for the wet flannel cleaning his body with such gently love.

"I am sorry" Ianto said after he had snuggled back in.

"What? For what. That was amazing… Ianto… you have nothing to apologise for… honestly that was… perfect" Jack replied with surprise.

"No. I mean Lucia. I have changed the dynamics. I am sorry" Ianto sighed "From future queen to ... well. I guess she is lucky you did not have her imprisoned for that."

"I never loved her. She was chosen by Mama and I never really clicked with her. I always knew one day another would join the court that I wanted by my side more and she would have to step aside. I never thought she would act like this though. Treason. She tried to kill us. I have to think she did not understand the bond but… I think she did." Jack whispered. "She wanted Alice to rule so badly… she risked it all. For Alice… for my darling I will spare the woman. Security is now on it."

"So… we have a strange place to be in now" Ianto kissed Jack's jaw and then rubbed his nose into his neck in such an affectionate way that Jack was quite undone and their second round was more loving and gentle.

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Jack woke to find Ianto still asleep, taking the time to look at the handsome man in repose. Gorgeous. He had not been lying, he knew one day someone would come he might truly love. He had thought Luce would drop to a lower princess... not have to be slapped out of the feckin royal line-up all together.

He just had not said the thing they both knew was coming. Ianto was to be more than just a shadow in Jack's life. He knew that… he was sure Ianto knew that but was polite enough to give him time to formulate the words that would cause a ruckus. Ianto was to rule with him. No other way really. After all.. he IS royalty.

This decided Jack slept.

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"I said no. Take it away"

Jack stirred in the bed and looked out from under the bedding to find Ianto there arguing with a servant. He frowned as Ianto said in a low tone "I did not order it. I do not want it and I shall not receive it. Take the feckin food away!"

"It's not for you ya gob shite. It's for Himself!" came the rude reply and Jack was out of the bed storming towards shocked man with anger only to find Ianto turning to look at him and his face changing to… amusement?

"You heard His Highness… he said no. What part of that did you not understand. MY husband is speaking to you... you will bow and obey your fucking master!" Jack roared, his hands on his hips in hero pose. Then he felt it. The slight warm breeze from the still open door.

Oh right. Pants.

"So. As HIS husband says… fuck off" Ianto said with obvious glee, his voice breaking as he tried not to laugh and as the servant scurried away, totality scandalized at the sight of a naked King-to-be, Ianto collapsed on the end to eh bed, laughing with glee as he watched Jack maintain the hero pose.

Jack slowly took a few steps closer to the bed, knowing he was on display "What."

"Oh Cariad… you are magnificent" Ianto chortled.

"Good… get dressed. We dine with my parents this morn. Time to make a statement that you and I are together" Jack said as he clapped his hands "No more hiding mister!"

"Aerghhh… and its Your Highness to you, ta mchly" Ianto quipped, leaping away as Jack swing to slap his arse.

Cheeky bastard.

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They entered the dining hall and everyone rose automatically… except his parents of course… then they started to settle as Jack and Ianto approached the High Table "Good morning Mama."

"Hello darling, you look well rested" she said as she watched the son she had feared the loss of bounding toward her like a yearling. He swept her up and kissed her gently on the cheek.

"So pretty… Mama how can any woman ever compete with you? Putting the rest of the realm to shame with such beauty" Jack crooned as she blushed happily.

Ianto ignored this and took a seat as the king watched with interest, noting the one he chose was the one next to Jack's that was for his wife. Huh. Jack finally placed his mother down and sat next to Ianto, leaning over to kiss him then settle to ask for a menu.

Like it was nothing.

Franklin watched his wife finally see where Ianto was sitting and blinked, then he leaned forward "So… Ianto. Are you happy in our realm?"

Ianto leaned forward to reply and the small crown glinted in the light. Elvish in design. Dainty, almost spun glass kinda dainty with leaves berries that were clearly rare gems and the old look that screamed of wealth "Yes Sire. I know I will be happy here, for I already am."

"And so am I. My husband the good Prince Ifan of the Elvish Royal House pleases me" Jack said loudly "Tiger… what do you want?"

"Oh... toast, some fresh fruit and a juice please" Ianto said politely to the servant.

"Me too… and add a lump of bread and some cheese. Ianto likes cheese, don't you darling" Jack said distractedly as he fiddled with his cutlery.

"Yes Cariad, don't fiddle. Simile and be polite to those watching" Ianto said softly and Jack straightened his back, smiling out over the tables below them, waiving as he called out to the court that it was a glorious day again out there, who wants a canter later.

As hands went up with glee the queen turned to her husband who grinned back.

Ianto was cementing himself quite nicely.