Chapter 66: Chapter 66

Eliana's Point of View

I couldn't stop thinking about Ashley while Cayson drove me home. I wondered if that was her boyfriend or something. I knew she was upset with James for keeping it a secret that they were mates. I also knew that she felt as if he was too young for her, and she didn't feel comfortable being with him because of her history with Killian. I wondered if I should tell Killian about this. Would I be wrong for keeping it a secret? If I told him wouldn't I be betraying Ashley? Would she even care if James found out?

"Thanks for going to dinner with me tonight. I would like to hang out with you some more," Cayson said

"I would too," I replied with a smile

Once we were at the house, we both got out of the car. I was sure Cayson wanted to see Tiara. Killian came out of the house before we could walk inside. He walked over to me and wrapped his arms around me.

"I missed you so much, Violet," Killian said

"I missed you too," I replied

"Hey, I am standing right here," Cayson said

"Hello, Cayson," Killian said. We all walked into the house, and Tiara was sitting in the living room looking at her phone.

"Eliana, thank god you are back. Killian couldn't stand being away from you. I swear if you would have stayed gone longer, he would have lost his mind."

"Hi, beautiful," Cayson said

"Hello," Tiara replied

"Were you losing your mind being away from me?" Cayson asked

"Um, no," Tiara replied.

"That hurts, Beautiful," Cayson said

"Whatever," Tiara said, and I rolled my eyes

"So how about you go out to dinner with me tomorrow night, Tiara?" Cayson asked

"I don't know. I have to check my schedule," Tiara said

"You do that. I can wait," Cayson said, and Tiara just stared at him

"So are you available tomorrow night? If not there, we can go another time, like the day after," Cayson said

"You might as well go with him. he isn't going to give up," I said, and Tiara sighed

"Fine. I will go to dinner with you," Tiara said

"Great! I will pick you up around six. See you then," Cayson said

"Okay," Tiara replied, and I smiled. It seemed like they were finally getting somewhere

The next day

"I am so happy that both of you are finally ready to become fully mated. I am honestly shocked that you had the strength to wait so long to mark her, Killian. I know it had to be hard to hold back. You know that it's harder for royals to resist the bond. They get weaker the longer they wait," Catherine said

"Yeah, I know," I replied. I had learned in school that the higher the rank, the harder it is to resist the matebond. I also learned that they become weaker the longer they wait. I had noticed Killian seemed less active; he seemed not to have as much energy as before. I knew it was because he was holding back on completing the matebond. I knew he did it because he wanted to make sure I was ready. It made me feel bad, but also showed me how much he cared about me to wait

"I was thinking we should have the ceremony next Saturday," Catherine said

"I don't know, Mom. That might be too soon," Killian replied

"Next Saturday is fine," I said

"Are you sure?" Killian asked

"Yeah, are you sure you want to do this?" I asked

"Of course I am. I just don't want to rush things if you are not ready," Killian replied

"I am ready," I said. Killian just stared at me. I was sure he was trying to see if I was telling the truth or not.

"Great! Then it is settled. Next Saturday will be your mating ceremony. Eliana, we should go and pick your dress. How about tomorrow?" Catherine said

"Okay," I replied

"Great! Maybe you can have Tiara comme with you> Maybe Ashley as well," Catherine said. I thought about it, and I was sure Tiara would love to come, but Ashley and I still hadn't spoken to each other, not even after I saw her with that man.

"I will see if they want to come," I said

"Great! Killian, you should pick your suit out with your father and James tomorrow as well," Catherine said

"Okay, mom," Killian replied

"You are sure you are ready for this, right?" Killian asked once we were back at the house

"Yes, I am. Are you sure you are ready to do this? I know this is a big step and you might..."

"I am one hundred percent sure that I want to be with you. You are the only woman for me, Eliana. Never doubt that," Killian said

"I won't, but you also need to stop doubting that I am ready to be with you. You are the only guy I want," I said, and he smiled

"Good," Killian replied, and he connected his lips to mine. The kiss started out slow but soon turned heated. Killian growled but pulled away. I looked at him to see that his eyes were changing from black to blue.

"We need to stop before I lose control," Killian said, and I sighed. I knew he wanted me so much, and it was taking a lot for him to stay in control. I also knew that he wanted to wait until we completed the bond. I didn't care about waiting. I already felt like I was his and would spend the rest of my life with him, so why wait? I knew it meant something to Killian. He wanted to prove to me that he had changed from the Playboy he used to be. He wanted to show me that he cared about me, loved me, and respected me.

"Okay. I am going to go and talk to Ashley and Tiara. I want to see if they both want to come with me to pick my dress," I said

"Are you sure it is a good idea to invite Ashley?" Killian asked

"I might as well. Besides, I need to talk to her," I said. I didn't tell Killina that I saw her with that guy. I felt bad keeping it from him but I felt I should talk to her first.

"Okay," Killina said, but I could tell he was worried. I walked over to him and kissed his lips softly

"Don't worry. Everything will be fine," I said