A/N: So so so glad you guys like how it's going so far! Your comments really make me wanna update faster so I'd know what would happen next cos honestly, we're all waiting. HAHA! I made this about Fenrys cos I feel like he's SOOOO underrated with all the shit he did for Aelin and the fact that he was ready to die just so she could escape. :(( Anyways, enjoy!

Chapter 5: Exposed

Celeste was already up before dawn. She liked seeing the sunrise every morning and after discovering that it also helped her light ease off at the touch of the first sun rays of the day, it became a ritual for her.

She slipped on her training clothes which consisted of black pants and bra made of a material unknown to Erilea. It was stretchy and hugged every bit of her body that the princess was sure would scandalize those who would see her in this kingdom.

Compared to Erilea, Equirra has always been ahead of it's time. The people were always onto discovering and inventing new things that could ease the daily lives of its people. They had technology and because of this, her kingdom became one of the strongest continents in the world.

Celeste walked towards the neatly stacked pile of colorful boxes in the corner of her room and rummaged through them. She pressed a button on one of them and it automatically opened to reveal a rack of shoes. She took a black pair which they called "rubber shoes" back home as the sole was made of rubber compared to the usual wooden or leather sole here in Erilea. It was lighter and easier to move around with.

She went to another box which she knew contained her jackets and got the one that paired perfectly with her training tights and zipped it all the way up. Celeste looked at herself in the mirror and smiled appreciatively.

What the heck was that dickface talking about? My ass is perfect.

She laughed at herself for the conceited thought and went out the door but went back inside to slap on some muscle patches to her still sore areas to ease the pain.

When she got to the courtyard, it was still empty except for the sentries that stood by to guard. Who—by the way, are currently looking like their eyes would buldge out after they saw what the princess was wearing.

Maaaybe I should've worn my tunics and waited a few more days before I busted these out. She thought.

Celeste was about to turn around and go back to her quarters to change when she saw a sliver of light in the horizon.

Oh fuck it. Let them gawk. So instead, she summoned a portal that would take her to the tallest tower.

She loved watching the sun rise. She loved how no matter where she was, it would always give her that sense of comfort. Of home.

Celeste just stood there in the tower, watching as the sun rose in the east as its light touched her hair, then her face, then neck, and sent a prayer to whoever the gods were of this land not knowing that it was free of gods.

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"Where is she? I thought I said dawn?" Aelin asked to no one in particular as she walked out into the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, if I may, the princess left about an hour ago. She went inside a... a right if light." The sentry who stood by the entrance said.

Rowan and Aelin shared a look.

Now where could she have gone?

"She's in the north tower. I saw her while I was out to hunt." Lorcan said as he walked closer to them. And on cue, a bright light appeared just behind him and revealed the princess.

"Good morning," She greeted them with a beaming smile. "I hope you all had a good night's sleep."

"What are you wearing?" Aelin asked, looking at her up and down.

"These are my training gear. They're very light and easy to move in. I could lend you some if you would like to try them out?" The princess offered

Aelin raised a brow at the cheery disposition the princess was in, "I'll decide when I see you in training."

The princess nodded.

"You can start by running laps around the castle." Rowan ordered

Without another word, the princess bolted.

Lorcan shook his head with an amused expression on his face, "Fenrys is gonna be in for a surprise."

"She's got a nice ass." Aelin said and they all looked at the retreating back of the foreign royal.

"Hm." Rowan agreed

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After running ten laps around the castle, Rowan gave her a list of work outs she had to do repeatedly and when she was done, they finally went to the training itself.

They were currently sparring, trying to test out how much she could use out of her light while in battle. It was safe to say she was doing marvelous at it. With all the training she went through as a child, it wouldn't be a surprise.

However, Celeste was still worried. She was doing good now, but what if the darkness suddenly surged up?

Rowan suddenly bolted forward with a sword to the right and a lashing wind from the left. She jumped away, barely managing to escape.

"Time out, time out." She panted as she dropped her sword and unzipped her jacket.

The sun was now up their heads and she was sweating profusely. The fabric practically clung to her skin and it felt uncomfortable. She slid it off, earning a few choked sounds from the fae and humans around who stood to watch or guard.

Someone even had the guts to wolf whistle.

Not minding the attention she suddenly got, Celeste picked up her sword and looked at Rowan, "Let's do this."

Their swords were about to collide when they were stopped short by a hulking mass of meat that bulldozed the princess off her feet and down to the ground.

"What the fuck are you wearing?" Came Fenrys's panicked voice.

Celeste found herself on the ground, the blond male straddling her as he took off his coat and covered her with it, "What the fuck are you doing?" She countered as she tried to push him off but was too heavy.

Fenrys snarled at those who dared take a glance at the princess, "Eyes off! If I catch anyone of you stealing glances, I'll have your eyes poked out and fed to the birds."

Celeste rolled her eyes and crossed her arms, which caused her breasts to squeeze together, as she looked at the male on top of her. She raised an eyebrow as she tried to meet his stare but the male's eyes were focused on her chest. The princess cleared her throat and put her arms to the side.

"Wh-what do you think you're doing? Exposing your body to any male walking about? Are you out of your mind? You're a princess!" He lectured

She just looked at him with a bored expression which set him off even more, "Aelin and Rowan had nothing against it."

"Aelin and Rowan aren't your mate. I am."

"So what's your point? That just because you're my mate, I can't wear whatever I want?"

Fenrys smirked and leaned down to her neck to graze his canines. Celeste couldn't hold down the shiver that went through her body and fought the urge to moan.

"No. It's because I'm your mate. And I am very selfish when it comes to what's mine. I don't want anyone else seeing what's supposed to be for my eyes only." He whispered in her ear and nibbled lightly on her lobe which caused Celeste to shiver and feel butterflies in her stomach.

She clenched her teeth, "Get off."

"No. We're leaving." And with that, they fell into a pocket of darkness and fell right into her bed.

Fenrys stood up and looked at her expectantly.

"What?" She asked, irritated that her training was cut short.

"Change."

She rolled her eyes. "What is your problem? This is normal in Equirra."

"Oh but may I remind you, princess, that you're not in Equirra. Therefore, you adjust to us. Change." Fenrys ordered. Celeste didn't move and just sent him a challenging stare.

"Change or I'll strip you and dress you myself."

The princess snorted at that, "You can try."

"Oh can I?"

In the next second, Fenrys was again on top of her with her arms pinned on top of her head. "Don't tempt me. I am very close to just claiming you right here so no male would ever dare lust after you again but I respect you. So make it easier for me and just change your goddamn clothes. I'm also slowly losing my self control because those clothes are clinging to every part of your godamn body and it's making me want to make you scream my name."

It shouldn't have but those words made Celeste feel something. Heat, down her stomach. And it scared her. So without another word, she nudge Fenrys off and went to find another set of clothes that would cover her more.

In the back of her mind, she knew she would have loved to just lean up and kiss him right then and make him do exactly what he said but it wasn't the right time.

There would never be a right time.

A/N: It's starting to get steaaaaammmmyyyy. I never pegged Fenrys to be how Lorcan handled Elide so... here you go. Hope you guys like it and leave a comment for your thoughtss!!! Xx