Female Novel
Chapter 42
42. Colours
YILEYNA
We were heading back down the rocky path, when Theon grabbed my wrist, making me gasp as heturned my hand, palm upwards. “What is it?” I asked, trying to ignore the tingles I felt at his touch andhow close he was standing.
He frowned as he uncurled my fingers, before looking up at me after a moment.
“I thought the silver jug would have burned you.”
“I don’t think it was fully silver, it only stung a little.” I replied, my heart skipping a beat, and I couldn’tresist smirking as I looked up into those smoldering amber eyes.
“Were you worried about me?” I added teasingly as I leaned into him, placing my free hand on hischest.
My heart pounded as our gaze locked.
His eyes narrowed and he wrapped a hand around my neck, making me gasp. I could see Madelia andCharlene watching us, and when Theon bent down, his lips brushing my ear, I tried not to sigh inpleasure.
“No, I just don’t want a burned hand wrapped around my cock later.” He replied arrogantly, beforeletting go of me.
Oh whatever, that was a total lie. We both knew it would have healed by nightfall…
“So what now, Beta?” Madelia asked as we all continued trudging down the path. Beta… That title usedfor another still stung a little. I wanted to prove my worth… but with Theon as the new beta to be… Ifelt… confused.
“Did he say anything more after we left the room?” Theon asked, ignoring her question.
“Nothing regarding the prophecy or Charlene, we just said goodbye.” Madelia replied, trying to remainemotionless and professional despite the sadness in her eyes.
“He saw the gift in her, but said it’s sealed. The question is, who would have done that?”
“I’m afraid the mages closest to the king will be questionéd now. I fear what this will do to the court.”Madelia replied, her worry clear
“Either way it’s not something small that we can just brush over, it needs to be thoroughly looked into.Besides, he said it was magic he doesn’t fucking recognise; I don’t see how it can be a mage then.”Theon replied coldly.
“Either way, it might explain why the princess is pretty much useless.”
I was about to speak when Charlene grabbed my arm and shook her head.
“He has a point.” She said quietly.
“It doesn’t mean he needs to be harsh.” I grumbled.
“The princess has an excuse, what’s yours?” He said icily, looking at me over his shoulder.
I glared back at him, but he had already turned away and carried on down the rocky path.
Charlene smiled at me, “I’m just glad I’m not an entire disappointment.” She whispered, linking armswith me.
“Power or not, you are never a disappointment,” I said firmly. We smiled at each other, and Charleneraised her eyebrows at me playfully.
“So… what did he whisper in your ear that made you blush?”
“Nothing at all.” I replied with a pout, trying not to think of what he had said, my cheeks turning lightpink. Was it bad that I was looking forward to tonight? She laughed at my expression, I shook my headas we carried on down the path. I was relieved, knowing what this meant to Charlene, and the fact herpowers were sealed meant they couldn’t keep pushing her so ruthlessly in training. The king and Theonhad to just find a way to break the seal.
—–
Evening had fallen and we would be here in Girinor until the day after tomorrow. The ship would befixed, and supplies would be fully stocked. Currently, Charlene, me, Ryan, Raiden, and Theon weresitting together, with the rest being given a little time off to enjoy themselves.
Both Charlene and I were wearing matching dresses we had purchased earlier.
Charlene’s was a pretty mint net with little metallic hearts all over it. The skirt was full, and it reachedabove her knees, with a matching net sash. The bottom layer was strapless with a slight sweetheartneckline and balloon ruched sleeves in the net.
Mine was made of the same fabric but in a sky blue, it was a halter neck with a cut-out section betweenmy breasts, the waist was fitted with a thin leather belt and the skirt was full like Charlene’s, with anextra little ruched trim at the bottom. We both wore very similar heels and had our hair styled with adouble braid crown and the rest curled.
When we had stepped out of the hotel room hand in hand, it was obvious that all three men weren’table to keep their eyes off us. Theon’s eyes had flashed gold as they had raked over me. I felt good,
knowing that his eyes were for me and me alone. I just hoped he’d open up a little too…
“I think we have eaten far too much.” Raiden said as he ate the cube of grilled meat.
“And yet you are still eating.” Ryan remarked, drinking some of his juice. “Well, we deserve it.”
“I think we all do.” Charlene agreed as she sipped her water.
I was sitting between Theon and her, with the two future Gammas opposite, and although Theon hadbarely said a few words, his scent and closeness made me happy.
“So did you guys get what you needed done?” Raiden asked lightly. Theon nodded as he leaned over,taking a lamb chop from the platter. Just as I reached over for my glass, our arms knocked togetherand he looked down at me, a cold glare on his face but
Instead of my face, his gaze fell on my breasts. He clenched his jaw, looking away as if nothing hadhappened. Yes, remember you love these. I smiled slightly, taking my glass.
“Let’s play a little game.” Charlene suggested. “A game? Like?” Ryan asked, raising an eyebrowcuriously.
“Ten questions.” Charlene smiled. “We spin this empty bottle. Whoever it lands on can ask the otherperson a question, and if you don’t want to answer, we take a strong shot of this Girinor specialalcohol.”
“Sure, I wouldn’t mind knowing a little more about the pretty ladies.” Raiden winked. I smiled back,despite knowing Theon would get riled up pretty fast if Raiden continued to flirt, even if it was subtleand just playful.
“Sure, why not.” Ryan shrugged.novelbin
“And of course, I’m in.” I said smiling as Charlene cleared a spot on the table, spinning the small bottle.
We all watched it as it stopped on Raiden, and Charlene smiled. “Ok, Raiden! As it’s the first questionI’ll go easy on you, favourite colour?”
“I always thought it was blue, but then one day I realised there is a shade of grey that is the mostbeautiful that I’ve ever seen.” He smiled, his eyes fixed on mine, and I don’t think anyone needed himto explain what he meant. I felt Theon’s irritation, as the other two stared at me.
“Nice… Um, ok, your turn, spin the bottle!” Charlene said quickly, glancing at Theon. Raiden smirkedas he spun it. It landed on Theon and his smile only grew.
“Theon, what’s your favourite colour?” He asked, and I knew he was trying to get a reaction from him.
Honestly, did these men have to get all cocky?
Theon gave him a scathing glare as he cocked a brow.
..
“I don’t remember saying I was fucking participating.” He replied icily.
“Oh, come on, it isn’t that bad. Loosen up.” Ryan added. Although they weren’t intoxicated, they werestill a little looser tongued than normal.
I hoped it didn’t get them into trouble.
“Red, want to know why?” Theon asked coldly.
“I have some ideas, but do enlighten me.” Raiden asked, amusement dancing in his eyes.
Theon’s eyes blazed, a dark cold anger radiating off him, and before he even spoke, I had a feelingnone of us would like the answer…
“It’s the colour of blood, and I would love nothing more than to paint this entire restaurant in yours.”