I am thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn't have stumbled across my strength.
The moment I saw the glowing tattoos I just knew what it meant. All the rumours about Fia's heritage were finally confirmed. It was hard to believe it at first, imagining her innocent face, but then again, so was the fact that this faultless woman would be a ruthless killer.
I remembered the first time I caught sight of her, walking in the vast sea of people. I could tell by her eyes that she would never hurt a fly, she would rather sacrifice herself than cause pain to anyone, especially to the ones she loved. She was beautiful and kindness was radiating from her soul.
As soon as I realised she was my mate I was stupefied, seeing that she was human. I never got that gut feeling that would give me even a hint that she was supernatural. However, who was I to question what was ordained?
I wanted to go slow with her, to make sure she wouldn't freak out once she found out about me, my kind. I didn't even want to think about how she took in this whole new world, the one she was now part of. Perhaps, her being this callous was the side effect of the circumstances in which she found out about the supernatural world.
Yet, her being half Djinn was probably the most surprising. I thought we were so different but that couldn't be further from the truth. Everything happened for a reason, I believed, and the more I got to know Fia, the more I believed that we were meant to be going through all the difficulties to end up where we were.
"What do you mean released?"
"Whatever reason was behind your powers being hidden..or locked even... it's gone."
"But...why now?"
"I think.. well, my theory is.. me marking you must have brought it out, " Fia looked at me with curious eyes which turned silver in a matter of seconds.
Her tattoo glowed again, making me stand at attention, ready for whatever might come. She just got her powers, losing control of them wouldn't be unusual.
Her pupils seemed to dissolve into liquid, making her eyes dark silver with swirling traces of black.
"Fia... what's happening?" No answer. "Fia.. hey..baby look at me.."
I didn't see anything remotely like this before and the truth was, I had no idea what to do. I was about to call my mother when Fia's eyes changed back to her warm chocolate ones.
She had tears streaming down her face and she just stared into nothing, with no movement, sitting still as a rock. I inched closer to her, still cautious, reaching out to touch her.
"Baby, are you OK?"
"I saw them...I.. saw..., " She was sobbing, making me throw my caution to the wind. I wrapped her in my arms and she clung to me tightly.
"Fia.. what did you see?"
"Mad... I saw...my parents..my real parents...," Her sobs were tearing my heart apart. " They were so amazing..."
"What do you mean you saw them?"
"I don't know. It was like.. my memories just... I remember my childhood before I was..well, we were given to the Abanos. My parents were.. my mother was beautiful, kind, and so full of life.. my dad.."
"It's OK, baby..you don't have to.."
"I know..but...I want to.. my dad was tough-looking but that couldn't have been further from the truth.. he.. he used to read us bedtime stories.. and..he was the sweetest man I've ever seen," She was smiling through her tears, making me hug her tighter. I whispered some loving, encouraging words to her until she stopped shaking, indicating the fact that she fell asleep.
I laid us down and she placed her head on my chest, our legs tangled under the sheets. The last thing I remembered was telling Fia how much I loved her before I gave in to the darkness.
The next morning I woke with my mate's body glued to mine, while she was tracing invisible patterns on my abs.
My cock was hard in no time, standing at attention, waiting to be buried into Fia's depths.
"You're awake," I said, kissing the top of her hair, and pulling her on top of me.
"So are you...," She said mischievously as she squeezed my throbbing member.
I pulled her head down, kissing her hungrily. My hands were squeezing her ass as she slowly started to rub her already wet pussy on my shaft.
"I will never have enough of waking up like this, that sweet pussy of yours ready for the taking."
"Ahhh, Mad. I want you.. so much!"
"Put your pussy on my mouth...I want you to ride my face.."
Without hesitation, she positioned herself above my head. I never tasted anything more addicting in my life. I traced my tongue along her folds, sucking on her clit as she bucked her hips rhythmically, chanting my name like a desperate man praying for a miracle.
"Ahhh..babe, I'm getting close...oh yes, " Her fast movements and her loud moans were telling me that she was almost there.
I slid out from under her, kneeled behind her and plunged my rock-hard cock deep into her inviting warm cave. One of my hands automatically wrapped around her throat while the other was snaked around her stomach, pulling her towards me with every thrust.
I didn't need much, and as soon as I felt her walls tighten around my cock, I came undone, shooting my load inside her. Her moans, my groans and the sound of our bodies slapping against each other created the most beautiful symphony.
"I could get used to waking up like this every morning," My breaths came out short. I kissed her neck and she reached behind her head to caress my face.
"I love you, Maddox.. so much!"
"And I you!"
As soon as I pulled out, my cum was dripping down her thighs and it was the sexiest sight to behold. I looked her up and down and I still couldn't believe that this gorgeous woman was all mine.
"We better take a shower and get ready before Ty comes barging in on us!"
"Is that an invitation, Mr King?" She wiggled her eyebrows at me which made me burst out laughing. Not a second later, just as predicted there was a knock on the door.
"Good morning, lovebirds! Can I...," Ty's annoying voice was heard from the other side of the door.
"Don't finish that sentence.. and don't even think about coming in. I'm going to chop you up and sew you back together if.."
"I get it, geez! You're touchy this morning. Is it your time of the month? Let's talk at breakfast..but by the sound of it, you already had yours, " I looked at Fia who was red as a tomato, making me consider murder but Tyrone's booming laughter was already receding away from our door.
"I'm going to kill him, " Fia just shook her head with a slight smile on her kissable lips. Looking at her, walking naked to the shower my cock was erect in no time. I followed her because if I didn't take her again, I wouldn't be able to think about anything else at the breakfast table. She was like an addiction and I was never getting enough of her.
"So, Fia..how did you sleep?" As soon as we sat down at the table for breakfast, Ty's irritating voice greeted us. Fia just smiled, not embarrassed by him trying to have a dig at her.
If looks could kill, he would be in chunks on the floor. Fia must notice because she squeezed my hand, her touch soothing my temper.
"Tyrone, behave yourself! Let them be!" I nodded at my mom with thankful eyes as we both sat down to eat. I didn't even realise how hungry I was. I loaded my plate to the fullest, earning a low remark from Ty.
"Strenuous exercise gives you a ravenous appetite."
"I assume you don't often go through said strenuous exercise.."
Fia was quicker to answer, making Tyrone choke on his eggs. I looked at my mate whose satisfied smile and innocent eyes made my heart beat faster. Both my mother and I just chuckled, earning a glare from Ty.
"Anyway, Ty, how is our prisoner?"
"What prisoner?" Fia asked with quizzical eyes.
"I think we should head on to the office and go through everything after breakfast. We have a plan to come up with. Ty, why don't you go and bring our... 'guest' to join us." He nodded and excused himself. Just as he was about to leave, Seb came in with a grave expression.
"Queen Nevaeh, Your Highness," He was looking at Fia with doubtful eyes, unsure whether he should continue or not. I could see on his face that Fia's presence was confusing him. After all, he did say she was dead a year ago.
"I'll tell you everything, Seb, but first tell me what's wrong."
"Remember how you ordered a couple of guards to keep an eye on Maya."
"My sister, Maya? What happened to her?" Fia was on her feet, ready to attack. Her unstable powers made me jump after her to wrap her in my arms.
"Baby, it's alright...Seb, spit it out..."
"Well... no reports were coming from the guards so I decided to go and investigate. I've..I.. they were dead...and Maya.."
"What. Happened. To. My. Sister?" Fia's eyes were turning silver and I had to do something before she lost it.
"She's missing, Your Highness.. "