Warrior's Heart Part III, Desire
Dismounting, I thanked Maul for escorting me before striding towards the throne room where I knew Mother awaited my return with the crystal. Once again, I entered and knelt down at the base of the stairs until she acknowledged me, and then, climbed the stairs. Holding out the pouch, I handed it to Mother as she said,
"Well done, Amira. You've done a great service to our people."
"I did only as my queen asked of me," I replied with a slight bow to which she nodded her head, saying,
"You are dismissed then, Amira."
Bowing once more, I took my leave of the throne room and headed back towards my quarters. Entering my room, I removed my sai-blades and placed them on the mantle in front of my bed. It was the best place of honor for weaponry, especially the weapons that served me well.
The sun had already set by the time I reached my room. The day had been long and I was ready to just wash and hit the sack...except for one thing. Maul was still on my mind as I couldn't get what happened in the training room out of my head. His lips had felt so powerful against mine, yet there was a desire for more...much more.
I had never felt such want before and it astonished me that anyone would care about me, the warrior princess of Haadiak. Considering my mother, it was a wonder no one in the castle tried to make trouble for me. But, I suppose the palace guards, soldiers, and servants understood what I went through with Volaria for a mother.
Although I knew she respected me, my mother no longer really loved me. Her heart had turned cold against me long ago, and I have not forgotten it. Perhaps that was why I was so hesitant to be with any of the soldiers of our army. But, with Maul it felt different. I wanted to be with him, but I was unsure if he wanted to be with me.
Shaking my head at such foolish thoughts, I removed my cloak and hung it on the far side of my room. Turning back towards my balcony window, I saw Maul standing there without his cloak. Even though I was a little surprised, I was overjoyed at his visit. It had been awhile since he ventured into my chambers unexpectedly.
"Did you need something, Maul?" I inquired, going into formality mode almost instantaneously.
"Merely to speak with you, Amira," he replied with a small smile, as far as I could tell.
Raising an eyebrow, I nodded my head slightly as he slowly strode over to the mantle where my sai-blades were. His eyes were away from mine for a few moments, yet it still seemed as though he stared at me. The silence between us was almost frustrating, but I patiently waited for him to speak again.
Slowly turning around, Maul locked his eyes with mine as he said,
"You asked me the first time I was in here if there was anything I desired."
"Yes," I agreed. "I recall you saying there wasn't."
"That was a slight lie," he continued. "You see, I did want something then as I still do now." His eyes wandered down my body for a moment before locking with mine again.
Swallowing hard, I merely stayed within those fiery orbs staring into me as I asked,
"Why didn't you just take what you desired then?"
Closing his eyes, Maul shook his head as he raised it back to where his gaze was on me again. Reaching a hand up to his black tunic, Maul removed it from around him, revealing his well-muscled, tattooed body. Tossing it aside with a flick of his wrist, he strode towards me, saying,
"The desire must be mutual in order for one to really gain what one wants."
As he did earlier in the day, Maul softly placed a hand on the side of my face, and I felt a shiver course through my body at his touch. It was as if my entire body ached to be touched by him. The feeling was so strong, I almost couldn't stand it as he asked,
"Is the desire mutual? Is it...Amira?"
Once again, he lingered on my name almost savoring it as he said it. Blinking, both he and I knew what I desired and I longed for it no more as I said,
"Yes, Maul. It is mutual."
In an instant, I pressed my lips to his, kissing him long and hard while bringing my arms around his neck. His returning kiss was much more than I expected as I felt his tongue force my mouth open, allowing it to play with mine. Grazing against his tongue sent even more shivers through my body as he drew me closer.
Maul ran his fingers through my hair up to the metal clasp holding it up, and he undid the clasp in mere seconds. My mane flowed down my back in soft waves which he moved with slight motions of his hands.
Parting from our kiss, he pushed me towards my bed until I sat down on the still made covers. Sliding his hands along my sides, Maul undid the side zipper of my dress before pulling it off, tossing it to the floor with his tunic. Then, he slowly crawled in between my legs over me as I wrapped my legs around his torso. His lips soon found mine again in another long, hard kiss.
Reaching up a hand, I felt the side of his face, but he backed away before grasping my wrists and holding them above my head where I lay. Then, I felt his hands return to my hips and slowly travel to my naked breasts. Cupping them, Maul kissed one before sucking on the tip as my breathing became heavier. For a second, I saw a flash of gold as his eyes looked at me before returning lower. Then, he ran his tongue around my entire breast and along my collarbone. Merely placing kisses on my other breast, he backed away again, running his hands around my chest before reaching my stomach.
Bringing his hands to the top of my leggings, Maul pulled them down my legs before removing them completely. After taking off his own pants, he settled himself next to me, slowly running a hand between my legs. His touch there made me gasp as I felt his hand barely touch my soft area. Ripples of pleasure slowly made their way through me as Maul merely lay beside me, giving me such wonderful feelings. Closing my eyes, I longed to keep that feeling within me for as long as possible.
It wasn't until after a few moments that I realized that Maul had placed himself over me, and instead of his hand causing such pleasure, it was him. Trying to keep my breathing under control, I couldn't help the shortness of my breath as he shoved inside me. Arching my back in complete and utter pleasure, I felt his hand slide behind me, holding me closer to him.
The ripples had turned to waves as I felt my entire body shudder in its sexual crescendo as a moan escaped my lips. Maul kissed me hard again as he continued to make love to me causing another enormous wave to erupt within me. This pleasure was unlike anything I had ever experienced, and I knew none of my mother's "men toys" could do what Maul was doing now.
After my second wave, I sensed Maul slowing down as he brought his forehead to mine before softly kissing my lips. Backing away and rising from the bed, he brought his arms under my body before lifting and placing me under the covers. I was still trying to calm my breathing as Maul dressed in his tunic leggings and boots. Glancing at him, I asked,
"Won't you stay?"
His eyes were upon mine again, but this time, they were softer than the fierce desire held within them before. Placing a finger on my lips, he said,
"It would be best if I didn't, Amira. Sleep now."
Closing my eyes, I nodded in slight agreement. Personally, I didn't care what was best now. All I wanted was for Maul to stay the night with me in my chambers, but not just tonight. However, I had to respect his wishes and let him go.
Slowly, Maul ran a hand through my hair again as he placed the rest of his tunic over his body. Then, like a softly, heated flame, his lips pressed to mine again before he vanished into the shadows of my chambers. The wonderful, amazing feeling had all but subsided within me as I felt tired. Drawing the covers closer, I turned over on my side, facing my open balcony, as I soon drifted into slumber.
xXx
It continued for almost a week after the first night. Every day, Maul would train me, and I placed all my concentration into harnessing my skills. However, every night after I retired to my room, Maul would appear, as before, and make love to me before quietly leaving into the night. The passion I felt inside made me want to share in giving pleasure, but Maul never allowed me the chance to give him any. He seemed content to be the only one giving pleasure. But, that would change in one night.
It had been a fairly hard day of training as I ate a small dinner in the upper-level gardens of the palace. Finishing off my glass of water, I rose and stretched before going back to my chambers to await my lover. Despite the fact that Maul was the only one I had been with, he still brought great pleasure to me every night.
Returning to my room, I threw a quick glance towards the balcony, half-expecting Maul to appear out of nowhere. However, as I waited for a few moments, there was no one coming inside the chamber. Frowning a little, the thought that he wouldn't come did cross my mind, but I pushed it aside, trying to be more optimistic.
Recently, I had to cut my training sessions short because of different errands my mother wanted me to do for her. This distressed me because I knew she deliberately did it so that I wouldn't learn more than she believed I should. Apparently, she now thought that I was a real threat to her throne, and my mother was never one willing to give up anything that was hers.
Sighing, I shook my head and dressed in a short, teal nightdress. All of these new happenings were rather troubling not to mention the fact that I was alone in my room. Taking one last look at the balcony, I drew back the covers on my chamber bed, lay down, and pulled them over me.
'I guess he's not coming tonight,' I thought to myself as I stared at the dark ceiling above me. Closing my eyes, I guessed I must have dozed for a little because it was completely dark when I opened my eyes again. I had felt something or somebody move over me on my bed, and now, I stared into a pair of fiery golden eyes.
Maul moved a hand and brushed some of my hair out of my face, running his fingers through the entire length of it. His touch still made me shiver slightly as I gave him a small smile in greeting. He gave a slight laugh as he asked,
"Did you think I wouldn't come?"
"For a moment, that was my belief," I answered. "But, I see that you proved me wrong."
"I was detained on another errand for my master," he informed me, leaning closer to my face. Kissing my lips lightly, he said, "I'm sure you can understand that, Amira."
"Of course," I agreed, gladly accepting the first of many kisses that soon covered my face.
Slipping off my nightdress, I gripped his hands with mine before he could even try to touch me. Maul gave me a surprised stare as I rolled over to where I was on top of him. Apparently, he couldn't believe my strength since he was usually the one in control. However, this time would be different.
Releasing his hands, I brought mine to Maul's face as I leaned down and kissed him long and hard. He pulled away first, still staring in astonishment as I moved my palms slowly down his neck and over his massive red and black tattooed chest. Placing my lips against the hard muscle, I traced one of the red tattoos with my tongue as his chest rose and fell slightly faster than normal. It seemed as though Maul was rather tense with this different arrangement, and my thoughts were confirmed when he asked,
"Why are you doing this?"
Looking straight into his eyes, I replied,
"Because I want to, Maul. You have given me such...an amazing feeling, and I only wanted to do the same for you."
Maul appeared as though he couldn't believe what I said, but he relaxed more after that. Returning my gaze to him, I placed kiss after kiss on his wonderfully chiseled abdominal muscles. Continuing further down, I felt his member on my stomach. Gently touching him, I heard Maul gasp as I caressed him in my fingers. He began to harden, and he groaned as he thrust against my touch, at which point I knew I had to stop.
Then, I placed my body over Maul's again as we joined together. He placed his hands on my hips, holding me as he thrust hard inside, making me moan and cry out in pleasure. It seemed to feel many times better than before as warm juices penetrated my entire body.
Gasping as the feeling slowed, I leaned over Maul as he caressed my breasts and kissed them. Now, I laid down over him as our chests rose and fell in matching rhythm. I felt his arms around my body, drawing me even closer as we kissed once more, our tongues grazing. As our lips parted, I pressed my forehead to Maul's as he softly said,
"You didn't have to do that, Amira."
"As I said before, Maul, I wanted to," I told him. Then, I thought my words through before adding in a whisper, "I can do no less for the one I love. I love you, Maul."
Closing my eyes, I leaned my head against his chest to linger on the moment for as long as I could. I knew Maul would leave my chambers soon, so I wanted to touch and be with him for the few remaining moments. But, to my complete surprise, Maul didn't move me off him so he could rise from the bed. One hand stroked my long mane as the other ran up and down my back before holding me tighter. Then, as I felt sleep coming closer to me, I heard him say barely above a whisper,
"I...I love you, too...Amira. And my name...my real name...is Khameir."
The following morning, I awoke without opening my eyes, almost believing that what happened was just a dream. But, I knew it wasn't when I felt the muscular body still under me, breathing softly. Slowly opening my eyes, I lifted my head to see Khameir's sleeping face.
Smiling, I couldn't believe that he had stayed the entire night with me, and I was even more surprised to hear him reveal his true name to me. Leaning over him, I placed my lips softly against his as I felt a hand behind my head, pressing me closer. After we parted, I looked into his eyes as Khameir gazed at me with unknown gentleness. The silence that passed as we just stared at each other said more than words ever could.
After that night, Khameir and I were closer than before as we stole moments between training sessions when we could be alone together. Now, when we strode down the halls and corridors, my arm was locked with his as if he were escorting me. As far as I was concerned, my chambers were now shared with Khameir.
Unfortunately, this new display didn't go unnoticed by many of the palace including my mother. She seemed proud that I was giving Lord Khameir more attention, but, of course, she didn't know the very extent of that attention. I didn't care what she thought because, unlike her, I actually cared for the man I was with as he did for me.
