Zahin's Intended (Sukaraian Warriors Book 1) (11 page)

Eliana

Chapter 25

     I woke sometime later.  I felt much better, more rested.  The room was quiet so I decided to go investigate.  I found a shirt of Zahin’s lying on the floor so I put it on.  It was much more comfortable.  It was loose and came down mid-thigh.  As I made my way into the other room I found Tolan sitting there.

“Where is Zahin?”  He looked up and smiled.  He looked so much like his brother, it was a bit disconcerting.  

“He went to talk with father.  He asked if I would stay here with you.”

“He told you?”

“Yes.  Congratulations.”   I smiled at him.  We sat there for a long time. He told me stories about growing up with Zahin, and I told him all about Earth, and my family.  For some reason I even told him about Steven and how on Earth the males and females don’t normally share.  That lead to the conversation about Zahin taking my mark to show other females he was off limits.  A lot of time had passed since I had woke up.  I really like Tolan and understood why Zahin trusted him, but I was wanting to see Zahin.

     There was a knock at the door, and Tolan went to see who was there.  I was getting nervous.  “Mishra, what’s wrong?”  Tolan asked his sister while I stayed where I was.

“It’s mother.  I don’t know what’s wrong, but she needs you right now Tolan.”  He didn’t know what to do.  He was supposed to stay with Eliana, but what if there was something really long with his mother.  He finally looked to Eliana.

“Stay in here and don’t leave.  I will be back as soon as I can.”  He waited until I nodded and then left.

A few minutes later Mishra came back.  “Tolan is with mother, but Zahin needs you.  I need you to come with me.”  I looked at her.  My gut told me to stay here.

“I need to stay here.  Tolan told me not to leave.”  She wasn’t happy.  She grabbed her elbow and pressed in with her fingers.  That exact spot caused me to experience a great deal of pain.  Mishra led me out of the room and down the corridor.  She took me to a spot right outside another door, but I could see inside for the door was slightly open.  I saw Zahin there with Raaka.  He had his arms around her in an embrace.  He was talking in a low voice to her, but I still heard.

“You said you had feelings for me, and then you bring home a strange female.  She can’t take care of you like I can Zahin.  She want let you be with other females, and she may not be able to produce an Heir for you.  And if she does it will be a freak like her.  Everyone will make fun of your young.  How could you do that to your young?  I would make a good queen.”  Raaka said.

“You would make a good queen.”  Zahin was saying when I gasped.  He looked up and his eyes went wide with surprise.  I jerked away from Mishra as she smiled with triumph.  I ran down the corridor and hid in an empty room.  I remembered the little white stone Prince Pakhi gave me.  I made sure I always had it on me.  I activated it the way he showed me.  A few moments later, he appeared.  He held out his hand and I took it.  We disappeared.

Zahin

      I left my rooms to go speak with my parents.  I asked Tolan to stay with Eliana.  I was hoping she would get to know him better.  My mother and father were still not happy with my choice.

     “We’re glad you came son.”  My father said.  “Your mother and I are worried about you.  You didn’t even come to the feast last night and your mother went to a lot of trouble.”

“What did you expect King Yayin, Queen Saia?  I brought home the female I love and have marked and you treat her like she’s inferior.  Then you expect me to attend a feast full of other females then choose Raaka?  You had it all planned out.  Does my feelings mean nothing to you?  Does the royal mark I placed on her mean nothing?  You are planning my joining ceremony without my consent.  I am to be King, but I have no say?”  I stood at attention in front of them.  My father and mother looked at each other.

“She is so different son.”  My mother said. 

“Yes she is Queen Saia.”  She was getting upset because I refused to acknowledge her as my mother.

“Mishra told us that you chose Raaka.  Was we not to believe her?”

“Do you think you should have asked me?”  We were not resolving anything.  I needed to get back to Eliana.
“If you will excuse me King Yayin, Queen Saia.  I need to get back to my intended.”  I turned and walked out of the room.  Mishra found me walking back to my rooms.

“Zahin, I’m glad I found you.  Dar asked that you join him in his guest room.  He wouldn’t tell me why.”  Mishra said.

“Thank you Mishra.”  I headed for Dar’s room.  When I got there, Dar wasn’t there.  Raaka was.

“What are you doing here Raaka?”

“I needed to see you.  I heard you were back.  I missed you last night at the feast.”  She smiled seductively at me, but I felt nothing for her.

“I know you have heard I have decided who will be my
Ardhangini
.  There is no reason for you to be here unless you’re visiting Mishra.”  I turned to leave.  She threw her arms around my neck and pulled me close.  I was gently trying to push her away but she had a tight grip on me.

“You said you had feelings for me, and then you bring home a strange female.  She can’t take care of you like I can Zahin.  She want let you be with other females, and she may not be able to produce an Heir for you.  And if she does it will be a freak like her.”  I was getting angry but still trying to gently disengage from her.  I never once told her I had feelings for her. “Everyone will make fun of your young.  How could you do that to your young?  I would make a good queen.”

“You would make a good queen, but…”  I heard a gasp and looked up.  I was surprised to see Eliana outside the door.  Mishra had a grin on her face, and I realized I was still in Raaka arms.  I had my hands on her waist trying to gently push her back, but to Eliana it looked like an embrace.  I roughly pushed Raaka back.  I also realized that Mishra and Raaka had set me up.  I raced after Eliana, but I couldn’t find her anywhere.  I called Justyn, Tolan, and Dar to help me search.  She was with young, and she was gone.  

     I couldn’t find her anywhere, so I made my way to the family eating room where second meal was being served.  When I walked in everything went silent.  I found Mishra and Raaka eating with my parents.  I walked right up to them and looked Mishra in the eyes until she started squirming in her seat. 

“You are no longer my sister.  When I become King, you will leave per my orders.”  She gasped.   I turned my hardened eyes on Raaka.

“The last female that harmed my Eliana was put to death by my hands.”  Her eyes went wide with horror.  As Prince of Sukara, you are banned from the palace.  Leave Now.  Guards!  Escort her out!”  Mishra started to protest until I turned my gaze back to her.  Her protest died when I looked at her.  I turned to leave.

“Son.”  His mother called out.  I turned to her.

“Please do not call me that Queen Saia, please address me as Prince Zahin.”  I noticed the hurt look on her face, but I didn’t care.  I headed back to my rooms.

Eliana

Chapter 26

     Prince Pakhi took my hand and the next thing I knew I was in his rooms.  Adriana was there so I threw myself into her arms and cried.  She held me while I sobbed.  Prince Pakhi was just standing there like he was unsure what to do.  After a few minutes, Adriana wiped my eyes and led me to a chair.  Prince Pakhi excused himself so we could talk.  Adriana held my hand while I told her about how his parents felt about me, how wonderful Tolan was, and how Mishra had got rid of Tolan then dragged me down the hall and what I had seen and heard between Raaka and Zahin.

“Eliana, do you think it might have been a misunderstanding?”  She asked gently.

“I don’t think so.  Why?”

“Well, if you think about it, you said that Mishra and Raaka are best friends and they are the ones that started the rumors while Zahin was gone.  It was Mishra that got Tolan to leave and it was Mishra that dragged you down the corridor.  It sounds to me like he may have been set up.” 

“I hope so.  I just panicked and I didn’t want to be around so many people that didn’t like me.  I wanted you.”

“Eliana, you are a beautiful strong woman.  Who cares what anyone else thinks.  You didn’t care on Earth.  Zahin loves you, that’s obvious.  It anyone tells you differently or tells you you’re not good enough, you tell them to kiss your ass!  Come on girl, where’s the Eliana that I know that told Steven to get the fuck out of your house.”  I laughed.

“Your right, I guess it’s just the hormones.  I’ll talk to Zahin.”

“Well, let’s go get some food.  I’m starving and Pakhi want be back for a little while.  We can talk awhile.  Only one thing, no cussing while he’s here.  Their race is very different than what your use to”

“Ok, no cussing.  Got it.”  We both laughed as we went to eat.

Zahin

     I searched everywhere for her and couldn’t find her anywhere.  I went back to my rooms and found Tolan, Dar, and Justyn there.  I poured me a glass of Barla and took a seat.  They told me where all they had searched and that they hadn’t found her anywhere.  I never said anything.   They offered words of encouragement but all I could think about was how Eliana must think I betrayed her.  It weighed heavy on my heart.  I needed her back but I didn’t have any idea where to look.  It’s like she just disappeared.  Dar said something that go my attention.

“What did you say Dar?”

“I have everything arranged for the joining ceremony. My mother has agreed to have it at her place and help Eliana prepare for it.” 

“If we find her and she still wants to go through with it.”  I said glumly. 

“I’m sorry Zahin.  I should never have left her alone.  I feel like this is my fault.”  Tolan said.

“It’s not your fault Tolan.  It’s Mishra’s.  Raaka couldn’t even have done it without Mishra’s help.  I’m not sure if mother was in on it or not.”

“I don’t think she was.  She was surprised to see me and said she didn’t know why Mishra told me that.”

     We were still sitting in my room when there was a knock at my door.  When I opened it I found Prince Pakhi there along with Eliana.  I grabbed her and pulled her to me then looked at Prince Pakhi with confusion.

“May I speak with you alone?”  Prince Pakhi asked me.  I looked at the other males and they left.

“Ok, were alone.”

“I’m sorry that I took Eliana.  When she was on the Chandra I gave her a device that would call us if she needed to.  I gave it to her when I realized that she an Adriana were like family.  They had been together since childhood.  When she called, I didn’t hesitate.  I just came and took her back with me.”

“How did you travel?”  I asked with curiosity.

“I’m sorry, we don’t tell our secrets.”  He smiled, turned and disappeared.  I watched him leave with astonishment.

     “Eliana, I am so sorry.  I realize what you must think but it’s not like it appeared.  Mishra told me Dar wanted to see me, and Raaka was there.  I had my hands on her waist trying to push her away but she had a firm grip.  I told her that I had chosen you and that there was no reason for her to be at the palace.  The only thing I agreed with her about was that she would be a good queen.  But she is not the one for me.  Only you are for me.”  I told her.

     “Adriana listened as I told her what happened.  She said it sounded like you were set up.  I’m sorry I ran, I have just been so emotional lately.”  I pulled her in for a hug, then crushed my lips to hers.  I had her in a passionate embrace when the other males came back in.  I didn’t stop, I even didn’t slow down.  MY hands roamed down her body and back up to her breast. I was squeezing her breast as I started kissing down her neck and then to her chest as she arched her back. I lifted her up and laid her on the couch, and then I came down on top of her.  I pushed her long shirt she was wearing up and took one nipple in my mouth while I plunged a finger into her pussy.  She cried out as I pumped my finger in and out.  Then I added another one.  My mouth left her nipple and I kissed down her stomach and on down until I reached her pussy.  I moved my fingers so my tongue could take their place.  I needed to taste her.  I licked, and then thrust my tongue in and out.  I then moved my tongue up to her clit while my fingers resumed thrusting in and out of her again.  Eliana grabbed my hair and pushed my head down as she ached her hips.  She was lost in a haze of lust and passion.  She could feel her orgasm building, and when she finally fell over the edge, her hips and body was jerking as she screamed out my name.  I pulled down my pants as I crawled up her body and aligned my cock with her pussy.  I thrust all the way in and pumped in and out of her in a hard and fast pace.  She screamed as another orgasm shot through her.  I pumped one last time then roared out my release.  I came down on her and kissed her until the kisses became gentle.

“I missed you.” I said.  She smiled.

“I missed you to.”  Uh hmm.  We both turned our heads and seen three males standing there.  Eliana turned red.

“Did she just turn colors?”  Tolan asked.

“Yes, she is embarrassed.”  Dar replied.

“Because we watched?”  Tolan asked.

“Yes, her race is not like ours.  That’s why she marked Zahin.”  Dar replied.

“We are right here.”  I said with laughter in my voice.

“The two of you fucking was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen. It made me want to jack off right here since I didn’t think Zahin would like for us to join you.”  Tolan said

“The first time I saw them fucking, I did jack off.”  Dar laughed

     Eliana and I got dressed while they kept on joking. Then we sat down and made plans for the following night.