Chapter 75 My King
AUDREY
"My King" I addressed softly, keeping my gaze at his feet I remained in that position. My gaze flickered up to his eyes that softened with admiration as he took my hand in his pulling me to my feet me placed a kiss to my knuckles, homsunf my gaze in his hypnotic ones.
"My love" he smiled softly and I returned his gesture a small grin breaking out on my lips. He turned us towards everyone retaining his hold on me he bellowed in his deep baritone ultimately causing my core to squeeze, "You may all enjoy the party. The feast will begin shortly"
With that everyone dispersed some taking their seats and others moving to dance. Darius turned to me, his gaze running along my frame before coming back up to meet my eyes, "You look so glorious baby, no one deserves to behold such beauty"
I felt warmth overtake my cheeks and I was certain I looked pink at the moment, "Thank you" I appreciated feeling so shy. Shy? Really Audrey my conscience scolded. Say something complement him! Um what do I say? You look sexy? Sugars.
"What's going on in that pretty head of yours hm?" I shook my head trying to get rid of those bantering thoughts. I just had to compliment him, it wasn't that hard just say what you're thinking.
"I think you look really handsome" I bit down on my lip, peaking up at him to see a huge grin on his lips. "I really like your beard" I smiled, running my fingers carefully across his chiseled jaw. I felt the familiar spark take over my fingers and I couldn't help but relish in the feeling I had become so used to. The look on his face and the feeling of his skin against mine was enough to make my lower abdomen clench.
"Thank you little one. I won't lie" he began, taking a step closer to me he snaked a hand around my waist settling his calloused palm on my lower back he ran a finger along my cheek slowly caressing my skin. "You look so tempting, those big eyes of yours are taunting me. I've missed those lips, so fucking much, I missed your sweet taste, I missed hearing your soft whimpers and feeling your soft skin against my lips" he brushed his lips painfully slow against my ear with every word.
I placed my hands against his broad chest to steady myself already feeling my knees turning to jelly as my heart hammered against my ribcage in anticipation. My breathing became labored and j was thankful for the soft music and the cahtyer that drowned me out, "i-i missed you too" I admitted breathlessly.
"I can hear your pulse racing. Seeing you in this dress is maddening baby, it's driving me crazy. Fuck I want to rip it right off you so bad" he cursed lowly in my ear making me clench my thighs at the sound of his husky gravelly tone. He pulled back enough to look into my eyes, his long finger traced the curve of my face, pushing a curls of my hair behind my ear.
Faye and Raya had taken care of my hair, they styled it into a braided bun, leaving two strands of curls to frame my face. They made sure to add some hair ornaments that complemented the dress. "So fucking precious" he pressed his lips against mine, letting out a heavy breathe and I could feel my insides melt at the contact.
One hand cupped my cheek while his other wound around my waist pulling me closer in one swift motion. I tried to kiss back but he dominated my lips, sucking tugging and biting at every chance he got.
He kissed me like a hungry man would devour his food, wanting to taste eelvery inch of me and if possible gave my taste permanently imbedded on his tongue. The way his lips claimed mine made me feel wanted, it made me feel like I was the most attractive woman in the world. It sent heat rushing through my body and pulling between my legs, I let out a quiet whimper all my anxiety getting drowned as I let myself get lost in the passionate tango of our lips.
He broke the kiss, pulling away but I kept my eyes closed trying to calm my erratic heart. It was like my body had been shocked to life from just one kiss awakening all my darkest desires, everything I wanted him to do to me. The want to have him against me, to have him claim me forever making me his. I could feel the absence of his hot tongue in my mouth and I couldn't help but pout as my lids fluttered open. I could register the look of concern that took over his features
"Tell me what's bothering you love" his eyes regarded me and I sucked in a deep breathe gazing away from his intense start. I could tell him about my dream but it would worry him for no reason, it's probably just a figment of my imagination and nothing more.
Telling him won't do either of us any good. But what if it meant something? Those malevolent gold eyes seemed the same as the ones on the tapestry, could that be a coincidence? Maybe I was thinking about it too much and it's materialised in my dream, yes. It's nothing. "Baby, you're scaring me" his bothered tone pulled me out of my train of thoughts as I looked up to meet his eye. I let out a sigh, "I've just been worried is all. It bothered me not knowing what happened to Lord Odin and whether his plans would succeed. I was scared you would get hurt because of me, I was so foolish" I looked down ashamed as dread seeped into my skin tugging at my heart.
"No little one" he pinched my jaw holding it firmly he brought my head up so my gaze met his. "I won't have you blaming yourself, you're here with me and that's all that matters. Let's leave the past in the past yes?" I nodded, a small smile playing on my lips. Darius took hold of my hand and lead me away to a more secluded area of the ball room.
He looked around suspiciously before stepping closer to me, "Do you recall my love that letter we had you write and sign for Lord Odin? To lead him out into a trap" I nodded in response, listening more intently. "We went to the agreed upon location and found nothing there"