A/N – Thanks for hanging in there with me. I thought I'd give you this a day early since I'm slacking.

Chapter 16

Elizabeth hurried into her room with Georgie.

"Are you scared?"

Liz nodded. "A lot."

"I would be too, but I feel it will be the best night of your life."

Liz smiled. "I hope so."

When she had confessed her boldness to Georgie, the young woman was surprised but understood.

Georgie unzipped Liz's dress, and another handmaid took it to hang up.

They went into the bathroom and Liz quickly washed up before Georgie helped her get into her sleep gown specially made for tonight.

"You look beautiful."

Liz softly smiled. "Shall we take my hair down?"

"Yes."

Georgie and the handmaiden quickly took it down and then styled it.

Liz had let her hair grow so the curls were softer.

Tiffany entered the room. "Let me have a minute with her."

The girls went into the hallway.

Tiffany joined their hands. "Do you have any questions?"

"Kind of, but I don't know what to ask."

Tiffany sighed, making Liz giggle. "Don't laugh. Someday, you may have this conversation with your daughter."

Liz grimaced.

"Making love can be incredible. I'm not going to lie, it may hurt at first, but it goes away. Relax as much as you can and just feel. Trust him. He knows to be gentle."

Liz took a deep breath. "I'm scared I'll disappoint him."

"Oh honey, I don't think that's possible. He has feelings for you. He will teach you."

"Okay."

Tiffany embraced her. "Everything will be fine. I will see you in the morning for the coronation."

Liz watched her leave and then chewed on a piece of mint.

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Jason finishes washing up and is wearing a comfortable pair of pants and an unbuttoned shirt.

Johnny handed him some mint. "Do we need to talk?"

Jason shot him a look making his friend laugh.

"This is crazy. You will be a King tomorrow and spend tonight with the Queen."

"Pretty mind-blowing."

"She's not just any Queen. She's your Queen."

Jason slightly smiled. "Any word from Jaggar?"

"Aye. The troops will start moving before daylight. He felt it was better that way."

Jason nodded. "I don't think I've ever been this distracted before battle."

"At least it's a good reason."

While it's true, it makes him uneasy.

"How are you and Georgie doing?"

"We're good. After this battle is over, I will declare my intentions." He had already requested an audience with Mac.

Jason shook his hand. "Congratulations. I never thought I'd see the day."

Johnny grinned. "She's my queen."

"We've done well."

"Aye."

Georgie popped her into the room. "She's coming."

Johnny patted Jason on the back. "You've got this."

Jason shook his head as Johnny left the room. He took a deep breath and then she appeared. He sensed her nervousness because her gait was different. "You look beautiful."

"Thanks." She admires his chest before meeting his gaze.

The priest entered the room to perform a blessing. They held hands as a prayer was recited, and he placed his hands on theirs as he did the blessing.

Georgie lit several candles and left some cups filled with wine before leaving.

Jason grabbed the glasses and handed her one. "This will help your nerves."

She nodded before taking a sip. "It's good."

Jason tried it. It's not his normal preference, but it was okay. He put the glasses down and then pulled her closer. Music filtered through the castle, so he began to rock, and she followed, resting her head on his chest. Slowly, he led them in a circle.

"You are safe with me."

She gripped him tighter.

"You're shaking."

"Aye."

To her shock, he swept her up in his arms and then sat her on the bed.

"What do I do?"

His soft smile made him look even sexier. "Whatever you want. You can touch me, kiss…you'll get no argument from me."

She tentatively reached out and touched his chest making his muscles twitch. He watched as she became more brave, and began to brush her hands over his torso. When she stopped, he realized why.

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

"I don't like that you were hurt at all," she said as she touched his scar. It was raised, and she wondered if he suffered greatly afterward.

Catching him off guard, she kissed it before retreating.

The look in his eyes was predatory. "Was that okay?"

"Yes."

She isn't sure how to read him.

"Take off my shirt, wife."

She reached up and pushed it off his shoulders and then it kept going until it dropped to the floor.

"You're beautiful."

He couldn't answer because her hands were everywhere as she followed the plains of his chest.

"I need to kiss you."

She pulled him closer, and when their lips met, she practically melted it deepened.

His head angled into another drugging kiss as she tried to move him closer. It seemed like it lasted forever as Liz's body readily responded.

He pushed her back on the bed and then hovered over her. Her lips are slightly swollen, and her face is flushed. "God, you're beautiful."

He dipped down to taste her lips again and then made a scorching path to her neck.

The feel of his lips on her neck made her whimper and when his hands skimmed up her sides she choked back a moan.

"I want to hear you, Elizabeth."

He pulled her up to take off her robe and then laid her back again. While he wants to see all of her, he wants to drive her crazy first.

She is already trembling just by his look. Even though it was slightly sinister, he had never looked so handsome.

His hand brushed up her leg and she didn't dare look away. Their gazes are locked in battle. Jason's head tilted. "You're trying to be so noble and controlled, but in this bed, nobility be damned."

Her gasp filled the room when his fingers tweaked her nipple.

"Can I taste it, Elizabeth?"

The way he says her name is driving her crazy. "Yes," she said with gritted teeth.

He smirked, liking her momentary flash of fire, and then laid partially on her, with her leg in between.

She moaned when she felt his arousal against her, and while it felt like a weapon when he pumped his hips, the desire in his eyes was mesmerizing, and she knew she'd welcome it.

His lips surrounded her through the satin material and a whimper left her lips. When his sweet suction and flick of a tongue made her mewl, he pulled back and watched as she shuddered.

"What do you want, Elizabeth?" He had never taken so much time to awaken someone, and it felt erotic and better than any experience before.

Her body squirmed, "Again."

"Directly?"

"Yes," she hissed, as annoyance crept in since he seemed to want her to beg. She made a vow within her that one day, when she is schooled, she will make him pay.

She wasn't prepared for the sound of her gown ripping, and then Jason parted the fabric to gain access.

The prowess of his mouth and the pumping of his hips were intoxicating, and her control went out the window as sultry sounds left her lips that she had no reference for.

It was driving him mad. A guttural sound left his lips when she became louder. It would have frightened her if anyone else had made it, but coming from him, made her feel empowered. He too could be brought down with carnal pleasures.

"Jason," she whispered when he switched sides which was more sensitive.

"Yes, my love?"

She hadn't expected the term of endearment and it left her speechless for a moment until she found her voice.

"More…"

He grinned. "You have no idea what you are asking for."

She blushed. "Yet I know I need it."

His eyes narrowed. "I am more than willing to give it, but first, I must taste you."

She was expecting lips upon hers, so when he started to kiss his way down her body, she was confused.

The fabric ripped further, and then he kissed and sucked as he removed her underwear.

His sinister look returned before barking a command. "Sit up and lean on your elbows. Do not close your eyes, or I will make you regret it."

She gushed as she got into position. The sensation of his breath on her thigh is so tantalizing that she forgets to be embarrassed that she is naked before him.

As he neared his target, her eyes grew wide as she realized his intention, and she suddenly felt shy and tried to close her legs.

He paused. "I need you to tell me now that you will never deny me anything." His finger brushed against her lips and a high-pitched sound left her lips.

She couldn't even process the feeling. It was so foreign, yet it had lit a fire in her body she didn't know had existed.

"Promise me!"

She somehow found her wits. "Only if you promise me the same."

Jason's cock twitched as his blazing eyes took her in. He started at her center and slowly moved up until their gaze connected. She is barely holding on and he knows it. "Aye."

"Aye," she said right before he pushed her legs open and dove forward.

"Oh God," she cried as he began to devour her. The sensation was so intense that she gripped the sheets, wondering what this was leading to.

Jason wasted no time in getting her there. His tongue penetrated her as his finger drummed her clit, and Elizabeth was soaring as she gave into the sensations.

He moaned, sending a vibration that jerked her body, and then realizing the effect, he hummed as his tongue drilled into her and she began to tremble.

"What? Yes!" she said as she began to fall apart before his finger penetrated her and she screamed his name as her world fell apart.

He continued to open her for more to come before pulling back as she panted and reeled.

With hooded eyes, she watched him stand before slowly removing his trousers and when he fully revealed himself, a whimper left her lips, and she pushed herself up further.

Her hand reached out slowly, making him twitch and her eyes shot up.

"You never have to ask to touch me."

She swallowed hard before her pointer finger slightly touched him making him bounce and suck in a breath.

All sorts of ideas were flicking in her head before her small hand wrapped around him and she squeezed before her fingers danced down his staff.

His whole body tensed, and she wondered if he felt as good as he made her feel.

Feeling wicked, she said, "What do you want, Jason?"

He would have smirked, but the little vixen had him so twisted. "Move your hand."

"Show me."

His hand enveloped hers and he moved it, showing her how to pump him before retreating.

She noticed his breath became shallow and then to his amazement, the curiosity got the best of him and she licked his head.

He is stunned at the smirk that appears and then her lips surround him, and he growled before pushing her back.

"Did I do something wrong?" Tears pricked her eyes.

"No, my love," he kissed her soulfully before retreating. "I don't want it to end that way."

When her head tilted, he smiled. "You'll find out soon enough. May I have you, Elizabeth?"

The gentleness practically melted her. "Yes."

He arranged her on the bed and then climbed next to her and their lips met again as his hand explored.

Her hips lift as his fingers plunge inside her.

She is so tight that it's making him unbelievably hard.

His tongue mimics what his dick is about to do and Elizabeth returns the kiss wantonly as the passion builds again.

He stopped, making her eyes flick open, and then she watched as he hovered above her.

Holding his erection, he moved his head over her lips, and she reeled at the sensation.

When he slightly pressed against her entrance, she gasped, but he erased her hesitancy when his fingers danced on her clit.

Slowly, he pushed, using a slight rocking motion to go further as Liz bit her lip.

When he finally got to the place of her innocence, tears had already pricked her eyes.

"It will get better, I promise."

She nodded as she anticipated the pain.

His finger moved faster, as he tried to take her mind off their union, and then a cry left her lips as he surged forward and bottomed out.

He is panting as he stills and then kisses away her tears. "I'm sorry." He kissed her so gently that it made her tremble, and then he slightly pumped, trying to get her used to his size.

Slowly, he retreated and then moved forward, and he knew something had changed when she wrapped her legs around his hips and sultry noises left her lips.

"So good," he moaned as he moved faster.

The friction is driving her crazy.

He isn't sure he can last much longer, she is so tight and responsive that he is ready to fill her.

The thoughts led him to drill faster, as the sound of their union fills the room.

Soon, he is wracking her body with every thrust, and then he growled as his finger found her clit, "Come, Elizabeth!"

He changed his angle, and she started to pant and mewl. The orgasm caught her by surprise as an electrical pulse froze her body and then a feeling washed over her that she wanted to repeat over and over. It was bigger than the first one, and she wondered if it could get any better.

He crashed into her a few more times before she felt his release and moaned her approval.

After he collapsed against her, her fingers brushed over his back as she savored their closeness.

After a few minutes, he pulled out and held her gaze.

"Are you okay?"

She smiled. "Yes, and you?"

"Aye. That was exquisite."

She nodded. "How does it feel for you?"

"Probably similar to how you felt."

"I feel as though our connection can't be broken now."

"Aye."

"And I was enough?"

His eyes softened before he kissed her. "Always…"

"You will teach me more?"

"Yes, but I think you will rise to the occasion too."

She blushed. "You almost demand it."

"How so?"

"I can't explain it fully, but you brought something out in me I didn't know existed."

"But you liked it?"

"Very much."

"Just know you can always ask me anything." He can already feel his heart beating for her. Love will inevitably grow between them, and he welcomed it. While it was foreign to him, he also realized the importance and gift he had been given.

"Thank you."

"For?"

"You took care of me and made me feel like a woman. I have never felt so special and wanted. It was beautiful. You are beautiful, Jason."

He didn't even know what to say, but before he could answer, she drew his head closer and kissed him from the depths of her soul.

This time, when he took her, nothing was held back until they lay exhausted.

They slept peacefully, relishing it since troubling times are ahead.