CHAPTER 13

Sarah was smiling and laid down with Nicodemus on the bed after they both went to the bathroom. She petted and cuddled him and took a nap for an hour.

She got up, fed Nicodemus and took a quick bath. She dressed herself in a dark burgundy velvet and lace dress that was form fitting. It was off the shoulder, three quarter sleeve, and slit up to the knee. She had matching high heels and wore her hair in rosewood combs pulled away back to the sides with large curls cascading down her back. She wore smokey eye makeup and burgundy lipstick. She wore the ruby set of jewelry Arlan gave her from her jewelry box. She wore vanilla perfume. She made a drawstring purse in burgundy velvet and lace. She made Nicodemus' pouch burgundy satin. She put Nicodemus in his pouch.

There came a knock on her door and she smiled as she opened the door. Lorasen and the king gasped seeing her. She looked in surprise and smiled at the king. She said, "Hello, who might you be? I'm Sarah, it's nice to meet you." She went to shake his hand, but he kissed her hand instead.

Lorasen said, chuckling, "Father, I'd like you to meet the beautiful Lady Sarah, Champion of the Labyrinth. Sarah this is my father King Palloren of the Elven Kingdom."

King Palloren said smiling at her beautiful face, "It's an honor Lady Sarah." He remembered the entire fiasco when the High King, King Jareth, The Labyrinth and now High King Arlan. Arlan's father was dethroned for having had raped and killed this incredible woman's entire family remembering now that she got her memories back from him. Just knowing tha King Jareth also beat her with a whip after he took her from her life Aboveground life, was a testament to her strength of will and character. Now, his son was falling in love with her in one day. She must be extraordinary.

Sarah chuckled and said, "It's very nice to meet you too, your majesty."

Lorasen said, "I got a surprise visitor tonight and we're having dinner with him. I hope it's ok?"

Sarah smiled and said, "Are you kidding? What girl wouldn't want two handsome and charming gentlemen for dinner companions tonight? I am honored." Both men grinned at one another. She closed her door and locked it. She took Lorasen's elbow and the King's elbow and said, "Lead the way gentlemen, I'm just following your lead." The men both laughed as they passed by the concierge. The snooty elven man just watched in amazement as she was being escorted now by the Prince and the Elven King to dinner looking beautiful once again.

Sarah had a marvelous time at dinner with both men. They had plenty of laughs. Nicodemus popped up for a taste of her food and wanted attention. She put him in her lap and he just sat there and she reached down and petted him from time to time.

The King was totally charmed at the beautiful creature and knew his son was very attracted to her. She looked like a fae, but with that dark hair, made him think of an elf. Her personality was definitely not like anyone in the Underground and he chalked it up to the human side of her, but a nice person too. She was unique because he could feel the immense power of the magic coming off her person. His son was right; she was not pretentious and blushed at compliments. He watched her mannerisms and she knew her table manners and excused herself feeding the kitten at the table and explained that they had been camping and traveling alone so it's a quirky habit now. The animal was very well behaved and never moved from her lap as she ate. He had never seen his son behave like he did around her. He didn't have his guard up around her like he had always been with women.

Lorasen knew his father liked her because he kept her engaged talking the whole time. If he didn't like her, he would have shut down and stopped. At the end of the night, the king kissed her hand and told his son that he would meet him in his room. When Lorasen walked her back to her room, he pulled her forehead against his and kissed her in a slow lingering kiss.

He broke it and kept his forehead against hers. He said, "Sweet dreams, beautiful Sarah. My father was charmed by you this evening. I will meet you at eight for breakfast, Ok?"

She kissed his nose and said, "Ok. Sweet dreams, handsome Lorasen." He smiled and she giggled, opening the door and winking at him. He smiled all the way back to his room.

When Lorasen walked in, his father said, "Boy, you were right. She is exactly as you said. She is extremely powerful too. Her magic is immense, you can feel it rolling off of her. She doesn't seem to be aware of it."

Lorasen took off his jacket and hung it up. He said, "I don't think she is either. She is aware of the wish magic and Labyrinth magic because she is the champion. She told me herself that she doesn't know how to do much fae magic because she only turned fae eight to nine weeks ago. Father, she has been very honest with me from the beginning. She is very wealthy but she doesn't spend money like other women do because she travels so light. I just can't get over what a diamond she is compared to the fake glitter of other women. It's refreshing isn't it?"

The King chuckled and said, "You sound like a man on the precipice of falling in love with such a lovely woman?"

Lorasen said shock his father could see it too, "Is it crazy? I think I really could after all these years of being on guard from women using me. I find one not even willing to take me for granted, but shows me in her offering friendship and companionship without hiding herself in lies. I've only known her father for one day and she even showed me her scars on her back from the whip. All I've said I learned from her. She even said she trusts me. Me a man! After what she's been through she gave me her trust in me in a day. I've never been so humbled by anyone." He was pacing the room.

The King said, "Do not tell her I know anything about her being beaten by the Goblin King. If she wants me to know she will tell me herself. She entrusted that to you and about her treasure." Lorasen nodded.

His father stood, hugged his son and said, "You're a good boy, my son. Be safe when you bring that lovely woman home with you."

Lorasen said with his head on his father's shoulder, "I will, father. Thank you." His father stepped back and smiled at him and left with the guards following behind him out the door Lorasen locked the door and got ready for bed.

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During the next six days Sarah and Lorasen got to know each other. They ate their meals together, he took her to his businesses, walked around showing her places in town and some of the shops. Until it was finally the morning to leave.

Sarah got up and had everything washed and packed up in her baggage. She had taken a bath the night before and was dressed and ready to go with Nicodemus fed and he used the bathroom, she had herself ready for breakfast. Lorasen came to her room with breakfast on a tray. She answered the door and let him in. He sat the tray down on the little table in front of the fire. They sat across from each other. Nicodemus jumped up on the settee next to Sarah.

She looked over at him and said, "I suppose you want your kitten's taste of my meal? People would think I starve you to death. You're going to ruin my reputation, Nicodemus." He mewed and she smiled giving him a taste of egg. Lorasen smiled at the little kitten beggar.

They ate and Lorasen said he'd meet her in the lobby with his bags. Sarah had Nicodemus potty once more, went herself and put his leash on and put him in his pouch and put her cloak on. She put on her bow and quiver, grabbing all her baggage. She walked out to the concierge and gave him her key and sat down. Lorasen came and they left together down a couple flights of stairs to the lift and went down to the stables where the carriage was waiting outside. Lorasen put their baggage into the carriage on one side and Sarah went inside the stable and got Tempest. Lorasen put a lead on Tempest and attached him to the carriage, then he climbed in and put the tack on the seat across from them. He helped Sarah inside and they closed the door and were off.

They stopped for the night and the fae guards set up magical tents by a stream. Sarah caught fresh fish for all of them. They couldn't get over how fast she caught the trout. Sarah knew it was her luck ring. She cleaned and fileted them. She cooked in their tent kitchen, feeding all six of them. She insisted. They had fried fish with dill, garlic and thyme. She made cheesy mushroom barley and sauteed kale with red peppers, tomatoes and onion. She served it with fresh bread. She made a pot of tea and they had a few bottles of wine with dinner. All the men loved it. Nicodemus was on her lap and he mewed wanting her fish. She broke up some and put it in her palm.

A guard asked, "Do you always feed your animal your food? I thought you fed it earlier?

Sarah said, "Yes, I fed him but for some reason he feels left out if everyone eats, or me, without him at least getting a nibble."

The guard said, "It just seems strange most court ladies can't stand the idea of an animal at the table."

Sarah said, "He's very well behaved and doesn't bother anything. I know some people have customs but I have been traveling for a while and like his company. You just don't know how ferice a protector he is. He can kill huge man-eating crickets and deadly giant leaves with one front paw tied behind his back. He's my kitten hero." The guards all chuckled at her.

The guard said, "Well if he's that good of a warrior, he can eat at my table." Sarah smiled at him.

Lorasen said, "I love that you can cook."

Sarah said, "Bake too. I make pastry, cakes, casseroles and great breakfast biscuits. It's hard to do on the road but it's fun to make cookies and homemade bread." The guards groaned and she laughed. Everyone was full when they retired.

Sarah went into her partitioned room and got her long men's nightshirt on. She brushed out her hair and braided it to the side. She went out to the kitchen and made tea with honey.

Sarah said out loud, "Lorasen do you want a cup of tea?"

He answered, "Sure, Sarah." She made him a cup like he likes it the same as her. She brought them out by the fire and sat them on the little table. Lorasen came out with an open shirt and pajama bottoms. He sat next to her and took his tea and sipped it.

He said, "Nice having you along on the journey home. It's boring with nobody to talk to or make me a cup of tea."

She giggled and said, "I promise to make you a cup of tea when I make one for myself every time." He reached over and caressed her cheek. After spending a week together he has grown very fond of Sarah and respected her opinions.

Lorasen said, "I think you know I'm becoming quite fond and attached to having you around." She smiled prettily looking in his eyes.

Sarah said, "I'm getting fond and used to having you around too, my dear. I'll make us all a nice breakfast in the morning. I noticed you have a larder in here. I was using the food I normally make tonight."

He said, "You fed all six of us too. I'm impressed you have that much supply on you."

Sarah said, "I do but your larder is well stocked and I can make a great breakfast with fresh biscuits and eggs."

Lorasen laughed and said, "Your going to spoil me and my guards."

She smiled over her tea cup and said, "You're worth it." He leaned over and put his forehead to hers and kissed her. He had been comfortable kissing her more often. His fear of user women was no longer lingering over him. He had no doubt about Sarah; he just didn't want to push too hard to screw up anything good with her. They were building a good friendship with her even if he gets to caress and kiss her. When they left he decided that when he got to Nádúr he wanted to ask her to be his woman exclusively, but he wanted to ask her right now more.

Lorasen said, "You are too good to me."

She nudged him and said, "Nah, you're good enough for me. I like spoiling you."

He said, "Sarah, will you be mine, exclusively? Can I court you?"

Sarah said, "Is that like your girlfriend?" He nodded.

Sarah said, "I'd like that. I find you very attractive and love kissing you." He put his cup down and took hers from her hand and leaned in kissing her mouth. He bit her bottom lip and she gasped and he slipped his tongue in and caressed hers. It was a slow passionate kiss and he held her close to his chest. She stood up and pulled up her gown and straddled his lap. He held her close and groaned at her grinding on him.

He broke the kiss and said, "I know you know I want you desperately but I'm afraid if I let go, there is never going to be a moment I'll want to stop."

Sarah said, "I 'wish' that I won't get pregnant until I wish it so. There now you won't have to stop. He attacked her. He devoured her mouth and picked her up and walked with her to his bed.

Sarah broke the kiss and said, "I 'wish' that nobody can hear the noises in this tent." He laid her down on the bed and removed her nightshirt over her head.

He groaned and removed her underwear, he said, "By the gods woman, you're beautiful." He removed his shirt and pajama pants. He laid down resting his pelvis between her legs. He started kissing her in a deeply passionate way. He worshiped her lips dancing his tongue in her mouth. Sarah was lost in his sweet passion. He felt healing energy fill the room softly and caress his body. He was so very stimulated. He knew it was her and it felt so very intimate and strange because elves have healing magic. He kissed down her body in licks and open mouth kissed her skin. He sucked and nipped on her nipples massaging her breasts. He kissed and licked her belly button and down to her mound.

He spread her legs and smelled her scent. It was like honey to him, it attracted him deeply. It was an intimate elven bonding ritual. He spread her open like a flower and deeply inhaled and started licking and kissing her everywhere. He wet his fingers and curled them hitting a spot inside her stimulating her orgasm. He couldn't get enough of her, it was driving him crazy. Sarah came calling out his name. He was massaging and sucking and nipping her clit, driving Sarah to the edge again quickly. She came again calling his name again. He crawled up her body licking and sucking her skin. He entered her as soon as he took possession of her mouth.

His body started thrusting inside her and her body was matching him, contracting and releasing him. She was milking his cock with every plunge. He couldn't believe how good she felt. She nibbled the tip of his ear, it was his erogenous zone. It sent the signal straight to his cock. He went wild pounding her and her contracting muscles became erratic. He was in stimulation overload. He never felt anything like this before her magic was penetrating him, heightening his signal. He couldn't control himself.

She climaxed by calling out, "Oh, Lorasen!" She gripped him so hard he detonated like an explosion.

He cried out, "Oh gods! Sarah!" He came and came and came in a sexual elongated frenzy that took his breath away. He saw stars and his body shook. He collapsed in complete ecstasy drifting and floating in a conscious but not conscious state.

Sarah was sweating and held him to her body, skin to skin. She was still shaking from coming so hard. He was trembling.

She whispered caressing his back, "I got you. I got you, sweet Lorasen." He couldn't respond. He felt weightless.

After a little while, Lorasen said, "I've never came so hard in my life. Sex with you is the most amazing thing I ever felt in my life." She kissed his wet neck. Smelling his scent. He smelled so very good to her.

Sarah said, "It's the best sex I ever had too. I stopped seeing men for a few years because they were selfish lovers in my world. You are so generous. I love that you're a giving lover." He smiled because she made him feel so wanted as she soothed him in her sweet caresses. He lifted up on his elbows and brushed the hair out of her eyes and kissed her deeply, rolling her over on top of him without pulling out of her.

Her hair hung down and she flipped it to the side. She studied his face touching his eyebrows slowly tracing them with her fingertip. She said, "I love the color of your beautiful eyes. They are so incredibly blue like the ocean."

She put her finger down his nose and said, "Love how your nose comes to a point. It makes you look so very handsome."

She traced his lips and said, "I love how very soft your lips are when you kiss me. I want to devour them." She smiled looking at his lips and did just that she started to devour his mouth and sucked on his lower lip and lightly bit it. He was so moved by her sweet narrative. He adored her, it was so easy when she talked like that.

He was growing inside her as she licked his lips and kissed him so perfectly. He started moving inside her as she laid on top of him and she started moving with him. She was so wet and full of his cum. It made him know that she has been claimed only by him in the Underground. She was his beautiful girl.

Sarah sat up some and started grinding and contracting her muscles inside on him. Lorasen couldn't believe how her body pleasured him so much with her milking and tugging his cock like this. He loved it. Women he had before would lay there or move their hips but not like Sarah was doing to him. It was so very sexy and he loved it. She was a goddess to him.

Lorasen sat up and took her breast in his mouth, licking and sucking her nipples while she rode his cock. She moaned and sighed. Her magic started stimulating him again. He started increasing the pace and rolled her over and pulled out. He flipped her over on her knees and started pounding her from behind. He pulled her up as he thrusted inside her and reached around pinching her clit. Sarah called out his name and came as he felt her magic let go penetrating him again and excited his ejaculation again as he shot ribbons of cum inside her. Having his ears stimulated sent him out of his body but this time it was a step below. It was still very very heightened. He collapsed sideways. He spooned her and pulled out of her.

He whispered, "Lay back with me and rest, my beautiful Sarah. Let me keep you warm, my girl." He pulled up the blanket and sheet over them. She felt so safe in his arms.

Sarah said softly, "You make me feel so safe and cared for." He kissed her shoulder.

Lorasen smiled with his face on her skin on her shoulder and said, "I want to take care of you. I love holding and caring for you."

Sarah had tears in her eyes and said, "I would like to take care of you too."

Nicodemus crawled up on the bed and mewed. Sarah held out her hand and he ran to her across the bed as she cuddled him to her neck. She said, "I love you, Nicodemus, my little ball of fluff." She giggled and Lorasen adored her little ways. They all fell asleep.