Chapter 80
Anya's POV cont.
“I've been wanting to come here for a few months, but haven't had a reason to come into town often. I'm glad you brought me here,” I said thankful that he thought to come here. “I know it close and I can drop you off after the meal. I didn't want you to feel as if you needed to rush off so we could both feel comfortable around each other,” he said grabbing a bread like stick taking a bite off it. I reached for one myself sniffing it to find that it had a very pleasant smell so I took a bite myself. It tasted so good that I didn't know bread could taste this way.
The waiter shows up again with a bottle of wine Phillipe ordered and poured us both a glass. Lifting the glass I smell the aroma coming from the wine which had a light sweet, fruity smell to it as I sipped it the flavor washed over my tongue. “Hmm this is good. Fine choice you made. I'm glad I trusted you, “ I said taking another sip. “I happen to over see most of the goods brought in and out of the city so I've had a chance to try some of the products that come in. We take everyone's safety very seriously. A delicate balance must be maintained for this city to work properly,” he said sipping is own wine slowly. Seeing him hold the liquid in his mouth for a moment then swallowing it had quite an effect on me more so then I thought was possible. “So how do you help the new Alpha King? I know he's your brother, but you must have duties to take care of,” I asked curious as to his role in the family.
“I'm like my brothers second Beta. While he has his first and mines an unofficial title we work to help him run the kingdom depending on the situation. While Jace helps him with his immediate problems I help him with the city upkeep and business deals that he can't travel to. I don't mind I enjoy the work so long as its for him. My father was a but too hard for me to work for. His expectations are different the Will's are, but I no longer have to worry about that,” He said as the waiter shows up with a tray of our meals on it. Setting the plates down in front of us we began eating in relative silence.
I thought about how must have a lot of different task to take care of. “If you ever need any help I offer my assistance. With how large the city is I can;t imagine all your trying to do while helping the king and queen with day to day matters. I hope to offer the queen the same help once she's feeling better,” I take a bite of my salmon savoring the flavor. “This is good.” He smiled as he was enjoying his plate of food as well. We continued to talk for another 40 minutes before it began to get dark and the bottle was reaching the bottom as well as my tolerance for alcohol. It has been so enjoyable to be in his presence almost as if I needed to be close to him. I found myself reluctant to want to part with him, but I know my people will be concerned if I don;t return home for the night.
Phillipe didn't even looked fazed by the alcohol while I had to use his arm to make sure I made it to the bike. He looks at me saying, “Are you sure your okay to ride with me? I can call a car and still drop you off.” While I felt light headed I still had my strength to hold on to him which I was looking forward to so I said, “I am okay. Its not far to drive anyways,” I said pulling the helmet on my head waiting for him to buckle the strap for me. His fingers lingered longer this time, but let me go as he swung on. Holding on to his shoulders kind of tight I made the leap to get on the bike landing a little harder then I meant too. “You okay back there?” he asked as I wrapped my arms around him shaking my head yes. The machine roars to life vibrating my whole body forcing me to suppress a moan I didn't want Phillipe to hear.
Moving along the roads taking a more leisurely pace to my village I could see the royal city all lit up with the falling sun on the horizon. It was a breath taking sight to be hold as I held on to Phillipe moving through hillside. Pulling up to the village I indicated for him to turn right then left as I pointed to the hut at the end of the road. It was average size for a single person nothing like the mansion he lived in, but he pulls up turning the machine off. I dismount my legs more wobbly then I knew and Phillipe had to catch me to steady my legs.
“Woah there. Take it easy your just a bit tipsy. I had a great time though when your back in the city feel free to stop in and see me,” he said reaching for my hand kissing the inside palm delicately. My cheeks were red already, but they blushed even more by his action. “I'll be sure to stop in to say hello. I had a wonderful time,” I said as I began walking up to my door. About half way up I had a crazy thought and on impulse I acted on it running down the walking path stepping right up to Phillipe about to start his bike indicating for him to take off his helmet. “What is...” he began to say when I planted my lips on his sparks flying behind my eyes as I leaned into the kiss more. He took over my mouth tasting ever inch moaning into me. Pulling back I quickly race up the path to my front doorpulling it open then closing it letting myself slide down the door. I must be out of my mind, I thought as my lips still tingled with the feeling of his still there.