The Orphanage

After we left the cliff, I helped Rain back into the Jeep, and we made our way back to the castle. When we arrived, I turned to look at Rain and realized she was asleep. I then linked Orian to check on Odett and see if she could stay with them for the rest of the night. He told me that Jessica and Odett were already asleep, so it was okay for her to stay. I got out and walked around the Jeep to get Rain out, and she looked so peaceful that I didn't want to wake her up, so I carried her back to our suite.

Waking up this morning to an empty bed, I know how Rain feels when she wakes up after I've left. I sit up, hearing the water running in the bathroom turn on. "Why don't we join our Queen?" Ryker asks, and I grin, knowing exactly what he is thinking. I get up and walk to the bathroom. I crack the door and peek in, seeing my beautiful mate naked in the shower washing her long red hair, and I'm instantly hard. I quietly enter the bathroom, undressing with every step I take. I walk into the shower once I'm fully naked and wrap my arms around Rains' waist, pulling her into my chest.

"Hello, my Queen," I whisper in her ear. She turns around to face me with her beautiful smile. Her breast presses up against me with every breath she takes, and I know she can feel my erection. She gives me a devilish smile wrapping her arms around my neck and pulles me into an electric kiss. I can't help but grab her by her ass, picking her up, and she wraps her legs around my waist. I use one hand to hold her up while I rub her sensitive core with my other hand as I kiss a trail down her chin to her neck and making it to her mark, nibbling at it as she moans in pleasure.

"Please don't tease me, Zian." She says between moans. I can tell she's ready, but I won't give in just yet. After sucking on her mark for a moment, I pull back to look her in her gorgeous emerald green eyes. Her face is flush, and her breath is labored.

"I want you to ask for it," I say. "Ask me to give you what you want, my Queen."

"Zion, please fuck me!" She moans, and I give her exactly what she wants as I slide my hardness inside her core in one swift movement, stilling for a moment as she adjusts to my size before I begin pounding into her. She digs her nails into my back, making me quicken my pace as I pound into her. I push her against the wall and maintain my pace as she moans my name. I can tell she's close to her release as she tightens around my hardness, and her moans turn into screams of pleasure. With a few more pumps, we both reach our peak, and I continue to pleasure her as she rides out the waves of her orgasm. When she's finished, I slowly slide out of her, placing her feet gently on the floor, kissing the top of her head, and making sure she doesn't slip before letting her go. We shower and get out.

"What's on the agenda for today?" She asks as we dry off and walk into the bedroom.

"First, we'll go check out the orphanage and talk to the orphanage mother. Then we'll go by the apartments to check in on the witches to make sure they are adjusting well and have everything they need. Then you, your mom, and Jessica will be spending the rest of the day at the spa doing whatever you want. And I'm paying for it." I say as I look at her.

"Careful, my King, you may end up spoiling me." She says with a laugh as she enters her walk-in closet to get dressed.

"That's the goal, my Queen," I say before I enter my walk-in closet, hearing her giggle. After I'm dressed, I walk into her closet, wrapping my arms around her before she's fully dressed. "After your spa day, we'll go check out the preparations for the ceremonies. Maybe tonight we can even go for our first run if you're up for it."

"That would be great!" She says as her eyes light up with happiness. "I'd like to take Odett with us too, since we no longer have a nanny for her. Oh, and we'll need some more blood for her too."

"The blood bank is still in progress, and Mrs.Clairs' granddaughter asked to take her place as Odetts' nanny. I'll summon her to go with y'all to the spa. Everyone can have a spa day on me, and I'll get some more blood drawn for her." I tell her.

"Thank you, Zion." She says. "You're amazing."

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Rains' P.O.V.

After Zion lets me get dressed, we walk to Jess and Orians' suite. When Orian opens the door to let us in, Odett rushes to Zion, and he picks her up, making her giggle, and my heart swells with happiness. Her laughter is the best sound in the world.

"Daddy, did you hear what Mommy did to the stinky lady yesterday?" She says, and Zion looks so confused. "She was so fast I didn't even see it happen. She was so cool!"

"What are you talking about, princess? What stinky lady?" He asks, and Jess and I burst into laughter.

"She's talking about Ashley," I say, and he nods in understanding.

"Oh, were you scared of the stinky lady?" He asks her.

"No way. I knew Mommy was coming to save me!" She says with a giggle.

He smiles at her and then asks Orian and Jess if they are ready to go. They nod, and we make our way out of the castle and towards the orphanage. It's a warm breezy day, and the sun on my skin makes me smile. After a bit of a walk, we make it to a huge house that I assume is the orphanage. As we walk into the house, we are greeted by the sounds of children laughing as they run around playing with each other. An older lady comes around the corner, trying to get the kids to slow down before they hurt themselves or each other. She bows and apologizes for the kids' behavior when she sees us.

"I'm Ms. Blanch, the orphanage mother." She says to Jess and I. "It's an honor to have the King and future Queen visit, as well as the Beta and his mate. And who might this little one be?"

"This is Princess Odett," Zion says, and Ms.Blanch is clearly caught off guard.