Queen Of The Plains ( The Matriarchy Series Book 2)✔️

🦡 Chapter Nineteen 🦡

Some time later I reached for my glass of wine only to find it empty and so was the bottle. I had no use how long had I been out there seeing as I'd already downed a whole bottle. I wasn't a light weight so I decided to grab another bottle from the kitchen and continue my one person party. I didn't bother with a towel since I was alone.

I was a little tipsy but not drunk enough. I had the whole weekend night to cool off so I decided to go all out. I had just reached for the bottle when there was a knock of the door startling me a little. Thinking it was Saldona, I yelled out that the door was open before continuing to rummage the fridge for something to accompany the wine.

I turned around quickly when I heard something heavy hit the floor. I thought Saldona had dropped something but I was surprised to come face to face with a gawking James. His eyes were as wide as saucers, mouth wide open in surprise with a bundle wrapped in a shuka lying by his feet. I looked at myself to see what he was staring and smiled in realization. I was half naked, drenched in water, my nipples poking through my bikini top, the curls of my hair sticking to my face and since I was bending over when he walked in, he must have seen my ass cheeks. Instead of being embarrassed I just smirked ask straightened up.

"Like what you see?"I teased placing the bottle on the kitchen island and towards him.

I normally wouldn't be so brazen since I understood that James was a little shy but I had a bottle of wine in me altering my common sense. James didn't reply just kept looking at me. I reached him and stood toe to toe with him meaning I had to tilt my head up to meet his gaze. I lifted my hand and propped up his chin shutting his mouth for him.

His scent washed over me making me a little heady as his dark slightly chapped lips called out to me but I resisted the urge to kiss him. There was only so much he could take before running away.

"Wanna join me for a dip?"I asked in a sultry tone lifting both hands to place them on his chest.

That must have been enough to jolt him from the trance he was in since he jumped away. He looked away clearly embarrassed making me chuckle.

"I'm sorry, you're just a easy to tease."I apologized half heartedly.

He didn't reply just picked up the bundle he had dropped and shoved it into my arms.

"Thank you, what is it?"I asked walking towards my bed to open it.

"I'm not sure. It's from my mom."He replied his voice tight.

My coordination was messed up because of all the wine so it took me a few minutes to get the knots undone. I opened to reveal a beautiful blue Shuka and jewelry. It was similar to what James made me just with more intricate designs.

"This are beautiful, thank you James and extend that gratitude to your mom."I appreciated putting them away.

"I will." He replied and I turned to see that his gaze was still turned away from me.

Chuckling to myself, I grabbed the shuka and tied it around myself.

"You can look now."I informed him and he hesitated for a few seconds before looking at me.

He looked physically relived as I walked back to the kitchen.

"You don't have to look so happy. I know I'm not much to look at but you could at least pretend for the sake of being polite."I asked trying to find the corkscrew I'd used earlier.

James looked alarmed, "I didn't mean to. It's not that. You're just..."He fumbled over his words and I couldn't do it to him anymore and burst out laughing.

"I'm just teasing James. I know I don't have the body of a model or the most curvaceous of figures but I'm proud of my athletic body. I've worked hard to maintain it as it is."I consoled and his face relaxed.

"I didn't mean any insult you. It's just that you're very..." He trailed off seemingly looking for the right word to use.

"Very what?"

"You're very beautiful and it felt rude to stare."He explained and I smiled.

"Thank you James. You're very handsome too."I complimented giving him a once over. He blushed to my comment but didn't reply.

He was dressed in a black T-shirt, blue skinny jeans that outlined his long muscular legs perfectly and brown boots adorned his feet.

I finally found the corkscrew and managed to get the bottle open.

"Wine?"I invited grabbing another glass.

"I'd love to but I'm on guard duty tonight at the sanctuary."He replied and I huffed putting the glass away.

"That's too bad. I would have loved to spend some time with you. It has been a while since we hang out."I replied my disappointment clear in my voice.

"Me too but I can't, maybe some other time."He consoled looking just as hummed as I was.

"Yeah maybe. Thanks for passing by."I replied.

"My pleasure."He replied and turned around to leave.

He stopped at the door and turned to me with a hesitant look on his face. His face settled after some internal battle meaning he'd made up his mind.

"How about you come with me? If you don't mind spending all night awake star gazing and listening to hyenas laugh in the night."He invited and a huge smile graced my face.

"I wouldn't mind."I replied and he smiled back at me.

"Awesome but you will have to change into something warmer."He said motioning to my current state of undress.

I chuckled and made a mock salute at him.

"Yes sir. Just give me thirty minutes to take a quick shower and get dressed."I requested walking into my closet to grab something to wear.

"Sure I'll be here."He replied turning fully around.

"Okay make yourself at home. I won't be long"I rushed out finally having everything I needed.

I was so excited to finally get some time with James. A whole night together under the stars would be a dream come true. We would get to know each other more and hopefully we would finally seal the deal in our relationship. Looks like the stars were finally aligning to our favor.

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