Villainous, page 5
"Do we have any leads? Anyone that seems suspicious?" I ask in a frustrated tone, my patience is waning.
"What about Rian?" Levi pipes up from the side of my throne. I turn my head to look at him. I think back to when he first arrived. How he stared into my eyes, challenging me."
"It's a possibility." I reply. I hear Myra make a squeak as I agree with Levi. I know she likes him but if he has something to do with this threat against my kingdom, I will have his head and there's nothing she can do about it. I ignore her and turn back to Levi. "Keep a close eye on him, will you?" I ask him. He nods and places his arm against his chest in a salute. I nod to him and turn back to the rest of the group and begin to talk about other smaller issues in the kingdom.
After the meeting, I'm exhausted but know that I have other duties to attend to. I stand up and exit the throne room. Myra and Levi hot on my heels. Once I reach the courtyard I dismiss Levi so he can get back to training the new recruits.
Myra runs up in front of me, stopping me in my tracks. I look down at her, waiting to hear what she has to say but already knowing that she wishes to discuss.
"It's not Rian." She says in a tone I can't quite place. "And how do you know that?" I challenge. She's quiet for a moment before replying.
"I just know. He wouldn't do something like that." "And you think you know him so well? You don't, Myra. End this girlish crush and move on from him. I've already spoken my mind about him and you didn't listen. I let you come back into my home after watching him basically undress you with his eyes but you were too oblivious to notice." I say. She stands there with her mouth open in shock of what I just said.
"You don't know everything, Aerowyn." She snarls.
"Oh I know. But I know more than you. You are still a child." I state. "Why do you have to be such a bitch?" She yells. Her eyes widening at what she just said and she snaps a hand over her mouth. I've been called worse and it doesn't affect me like she expected it to. But I say something I know I'll regret later.
"I'm a bitch because life dealt me a bad hand. I'm a bitch because you went and tattled to your father who beat me because he was afraid of what I could do. He wanted what I had. That secret was safe with me until you opened your mouth. You did this to me." I say in a menacing tone. I look into her green eyes and see tears starting to form.
"I was a child!" She harshly whispers. "I didn't know any better!" "Maybe, but you still did it. You let your feelings cloud your head. You always have, Myra." I say.
I don't hear what she says next because I walk around her and to the training grounds where Levi is standing giving orders to the new members.
"How are they doing?" I ask him.
"They are fast learners, thank the gods." He replies, a small smirk on his face. We stand and watch them train. Some are fighting each other with swords, others practising their archery and a few working on their strength training.
I hear a whistling sound just as Levi yells at me. I look to an arrow that is flying right at me. I reach out my hand with wide eyes and force my blue flames out of my hand, incinerating the arrow before it comes into contact with my body.
"Who is responsible for that arrow?" Levi yells in a snarling tone. I look over to his face and see worry, concern and anger written all over it. One man raises his hand and walks forward. Not a hint of remorse on his face. He meant to do that.
"Who do you work for?" I ask him before Levi can interrogate him. The man just looks at me, never breaking eye contact. He stand and makes himself bigger as he stares down at me, trying to make me feel small. But little does he know, I am not small. I am a storm that wages thunder and lightning on everything.
He spits on the ground in front of my feet. I smirk at him and look at him from under my lashes. Good.
"Who do you work for?" I reach my hand out and focus my power into his body. The veins in his neck are sticking out and his face is turning red. I ask again. "Who do you work for?" Still nothing. I nod at him and smile.
I twist my wrist and break both of his arms with my power. His screams filling me with delicious pride. I feed off of his fear and his pain like it's the water I need to survive.
"I'll never tell!" He screams as I break his legs. I drop him to the ground as he lays in a pile of piss and bloodied limbs.
"I'll ask you one more time. Who. Do. You. Work. For?" When he cries out one last time I raise my other hand and focus on his heart. I slowly clasp my hands together as I crush his heart from the inside. His agonising screams are all that fill everyone's ears before they are briefly cut off. His mouth and eyes are open wide as his lifeless body slumps to the ground in pile of bones and flesh.
Some of the other men vomit on the field. Others look away. Some tremble. Good, I am a creature to be feared.
"Anyone who disobeys me, hides things from me or tries to kill me or my staff, will die in an even more horrible way. And I will enjoy feeding on our screams of pain." I lick my lips at the thought. I look into Rian's eyes as I finish my sentence and he doesn't break eye contact with me. Good. He's next.
Someone steps forward from the back of the group. "Ma'am, what power do you possess?" He asks in fear and awe.
"I possess the power of death. The power of sorrow, of pain and gore. I am all powerful. Do not cross me or you will just see how horrifying I can really be." I tell him before I nod to Levi and walk back to the castle, a smile on my lips at my fresh kill. It feels good.
Chapter Ten It's been a couple of weeks since I killed the new recruit on the training grounds. A couple of weeks since they witnessed just a little of what I can do and what I'm capable of. My skin sings with the urge to kill again. To taste the fear and agony on my tongue, I manage to contain myself but it makes me feel restless. I've been cooped up in the castle for days. I need to get out and smell the fresh dark air of night.
Changing into some black and blue leathers and knee high black boots, I gather my hair in a high ponytail and head for the door. Continuing down the hallway as silently as I can manage, I make it outside without awakening anyone, especially Myra.
Piper greets me as I open the stable doors. She shakes her white mane and whinnies at me, walking into my outstretched hand.
"Hello, baby." I whisper to her. Gathering up her saddle and halter, securing them onto her. I hoist myself up into the polished saddle and grab hold of the soft leather reins. "Ready to go?" I ask her. She shakes her head and gets ready. Clicking my tongue, Piper shoots out of the paddock and out the stable doors into the open night.
Piper gallops through the gates of the castle, her horseshoed hooves crashing against the cobblestone pathway. She tosses her head with abandon and charges forward even faster as I arch my body into hers as she moves, holding on tight.
My hair whips in a blue trail behind me as we fly through the field. Piper snorts and I hear her heavy breathing as we run. I gently pull on the reins as she slows to a gallop, catching her breath. We make our way towards Orion's keep. It's been a while since I've seen my girl.
I look up at the stars as we make our way to Orion. Seeing all of the constellations coating the dark sky makes me feel free. Like I don't have a worry or care in the world. I feel relaxed for the first time in a long time. I breathe in the clean crisp night air as I stare up at the glowing full moon. I release the reins and spread my arms wide open, allowing some of the night air to chill my hot skin. I moan as the darkness of night fills me, calming me and making me whole again.
Grabbing onto the reins once more, I give Piper a gentle nudge to the sides and we resume galloping to Orion. The large open mouth of the dark cave fills my vision as we come over the hillside. I have no lanterns or lights guiding the way. I don't want anyone to come and find my Drake. She is just for me. I can see in the dark anyways.
I slow Piper down and hop off of her, landing on both feet. I tie her reins around the wooden post near the mouth of the cave and start to walk towards it.
Putting my thumb and index finger to my lips, I let out a loud high pitched whistle to alert Orion that I have arrived to see her. A loud rumble sounds from the darkness of the cave and footsteps crash against the ground, making it shake. I brace myself for balance as Orion makes her way out of the cave. Her beauty stuns me every time I see her.
"How's my beautiful girl?" I ask her, holding out my hand. She rumbles her chest and leans into my hand. She's so enormous that not even her snout would measure to be the same height as me. I stroke her smooth blue scales as she lowers herself to the ground. I take my time climbing my way to her neck. I have iron reins wrapped around her and footholds for my feet. Once I'm seated upon her and secured in tight, she starts to walk along the hillside. I start to lose myself in the memory of finding her all those years ago.
After I became free from that cellar, I ran as fast as I could away from the life I knew for a short while. I had done something so unspeakable that I pushed it out of my mind.
I walked for days through the
countryside. I kick up stones with my worn out boots as I drag my feet along the dirt ditch. Dust kicking up from the drought we saw this past summer. The leaves on the trees begin to turn the brightest orange, red and yellow signifying that autumn is coming, my favourite season. I love the colours, the smell and the crisp fall air that brushes against my face in a gentle breeze.
Sighing as I walk I suddenly hear what sounds like ice cracking. I frown and follow the sounds, coming up to a small hole in the ground covered with moss and dried leaves. I drop to my knees, not caring that I'm getting my pants dirty and look into the crevice.
A small head the size of my palm pokes out. It's the same shade of blue as my hair and has spikes lining the back of its head. It lets out the most adorable little roar at me and I can't help but smile. I reach my hands it cautiously and carefully lift the Drake out of the hole. She cuddles into me as I smooth my hand down her neck and back, scratching her jaw as a little rumble sounds in her chest.
Looking around for a sign of her mother or father but finding none, I carry her with me as I resume my journey.
Later on in the day Levi and Myra find me with the little Drake guarding my feet. I look down at my magnificent beast and smile. I'm a proud mother. She has grown and fought beside me all of these years. She and I have a special bond. We can feel each other. Our pain, our emotions.
After our ride, we return back to the cave and I dismount from her back, sliding down her outstretched leg and onto the ground. I give her a pet and a nuzzle before she disappears back into the dark safety of her home.
I turn and pet Pipers head in returned greeting. I mount my steed and we begin our ride to return home.
After I return Piper to her paddock, I sneak back through the courtyard and into the castle. I make it down the hallways and into my room before I turn and yelp at a dark figure in my room. I hit the light and sigh in relief at the sight of Levi standing near my bedroom window.
"Levi! You startled me." I scold him quietly, my hand clasping my chest. Normally I wouldn't be scared but I also wasn't expecting someone to be in my room.
"Where were you?" He starts towards me and I look up to see the panic in his eyes. He gently but firmly grasps my upper arms and gives me a little shake. I don't snap at him. "Where were you, Aerowyn?" He asks again.
"I went out to see Orion." I say softly. He looks at me and releases his grip. His hands shoving through his dark hair.
"You went to see Orion. Without protection." He states, looking at me like I've grown two heads.
"I don't need protection, Levi. I can handle myself, you know that. You've seen that." I reply back. He knows what I'm talking about. He sighs.
"I know you can. But please, next time tell me where you were going. When I saw your bedroom door open slightly I came to make sure you were safe. You never leave your door open. When I saw you weren't here I searched the castle trying to find you. I thought someone had taken you." He pants as he finishes what he wants to say. He turns away from me for a moment before walking over to me and closes the space between us. His hand coming up to my cheek. I don't push him away.
"I'm safe." I whisper. He nods his head and brushes a strand of hair behind my ear. I can't help but lean into his touch.
He looks deep within my gaze and slowly lowers his head, pausing just before our lips touch, as if he is having second thoughts. I don't allow him to overthink as I slide my hand up behind his neck and grasp his hair, bringing him down to me fully so our lips touch. We don't move our mouths, we just stay here in this moment for awhile.
I pull back to look into his eyes, as if asking for permission to continue. He smirks and leans back down, capturing my mouth with his. I let out a surprised moan as his tongue prods my lips apart so his tongue gently slides in and tangled with mine. I grab onto him for dear life as our kiss becomes more intense.
I've missed him so much. I've missed feeling safe and secure. Like I don't have to put on a brave face every time I leave my room. His hands tangle in my hair as I wrap my arms around his shoulders. He lets out a moan that does things to me in a good way and I've decided in this moment what I want. I want him. I've always wanted him.
My hands reach for the clips on his armour and then the buttons on his shirt as I reveal the tanned skin of his chest to me. He seems to have the same idea because he he begins to unlace the back of my black corset. He groans as he fumbles with the lacings and that causes me to laugh. He smiles and looks down at me as he moves on to my shirt. He pulls it up and over my head throwing it to the floor. My breasts bounce free from their confinement. Skin to skin and chest to chest we deepen our kiss. Tongues tangling and hands roaming.
His gently backs me up to the bed and the backs of my knees hit the end. He places his hands softly on my shoulders and pushes me tenderly back onto the bed to I'm am laying down in front of him. He takes hold of my black pants and boots and gets them off quickly before taking off his own pants.
We stay there admiring each others naked bodies. I glance down at his thick erection and lick my lips. I've dreamed about this moment for years. I sit up and reach out, taking hold of his erection and stroking it as I look deep into his eyes. His head tips back as a moan escapes his lips and his throat is bared to me. I stand up and lick up the column of this throat, up the stubble on his chin and end with a kiss on his soft lips.
He places his hands on my shoulders and pushes me back onto the bed again, this time he crawls on top of me, his arms braced on either side of my head as he brushes the hair from my forehead away.
I can feel his cock pressing against the heat of my entrance as I brace myself for his large member. He smirks down at me and kisses my forehead as he eases into me. I'm wet enough that he slides in easily. He reaches a hand down and circles my clit with his thumb. I arch into his touch and moan loudly. I slap a hand over my mouth and stifle a laugh. He smiles at me and continues his ministrations on my swollen bud.
He begins to pump his hips in and out of me. It's been so long since I've been with a man that I'm not used to it at first, but I quickly adjust to his large size. I relax as he slides in even more deeply.
His pumps become more rushed as he gets used to the feel of me. My legs hook around his back as I lock my feet together to grant him more access.
I move my hips in rhythm with his, our pants and moans mix together and drift through the air floating through the room. We are sweating by the end as we start to get close to our orgasms.
I can feel his balls tighten as he releases his seed inside of me. "Oh fuck!" He says. I cum at the same time and throw my head back moan long and loud. He drops his head to mine so that our foreheads are touching, our bodies slick with sweat. I kiss him once on the lips before getting up to relieve myself and make my way back to the bed, laying down completely naked and uncovered.
Levi goes to get up to get dressed and leave when I touch his arm. "Stay?" I ask him. He looks down at me and smiles. Nodding his head he slips under the covers and pulls them around us. Laying on his back so my head is on his chest, I listen to his heartbeat thumb against my ear and that is my lullaby as I contently fall asleep.
Chapter Eleven Waking up the next morning felt like I was still in a dream. The left side of my bed has sunken with the weight of another body. I Look over and peak through my lashes and see Levi sleeping peacefully. His bare chest is splattered with hair that my fingers yearn to touch. The blanket covers him from the waist down and I try to will them away so I can see all of him again. His dark hair is mused and messy and his stubble has turned into scruff. His full lips are slightly parted as he breathes in and out.
I roll over to my side and continue to admire him, losing myself in my head when I notice him move. His head is turned as he looks at me with sleepy eyes. He runs his fingers through his hair and his muscles bulge with the movement.
"Good morning, beautiful." He says groggily. I can't help but smile and blush at his words.
"Good morning." I giggle. I'm acting like a schoolgirl. It's so unlike me but he brings it out so easily. He brings out the younger version of me that has long since been shoved deep down within me.
"I guess I should get to the training grounds before my queen has my head." He winks at me as he gets up and gets dressed.
"I know where I'll have your head. Between my legs tonight." I say without embarrassment and with full certainty. He laughs and looks at me.
"As you wish, my queen." He says as he straightens his armour and heads out the door but not without giving me a smile before doing so.
I lay back in bed and sigh in content. That was an amazing night, I can't wait to have him back in my bed tonight. But pushing that aside I get up and dress myself before Myra comes in.
Once I'm dressed I look at myself in the mirror. I've decided to wear a black velvet dress that has silver lace running down the front and covering my arms and black flat footed boots cover my feet.
Myra knocks twice on the door before entering.
