“You know what I would do.”
Amber quickly turned to see Leanna sitting in the darkness. “What are you doing in here? Peeking?”
Leanna stood up. “I wanted to make sure you were all right.”
Amber got up. “Leanna, why are we here? What if all of a sudden we get whisked away, back to the future? Leanna, what if I—”
She smiled. “Girl, you already have. Amber, you have loved him for a long time. Go to him. What’s wrong?”
“I’m scared.”
“Well, if he’s anything like his brother, I would be scared, too.”
Amber giggled. “You’re horrible.”
“Believe me, if those damn knights hadn’t needed Keith, I would have been in his chambers. Well, I hope I would be.”
Amber walked quietly into the hallway and followed the lighted candles to find Kolten’s room. It was so dark in the hallways. She had a deep fear inside but was not sure if it was from the fear of going to Kolten or the fear of what could be hiding in the shadows.
She was about to tap on the door when Masias walked out from his own quarters. “Lass, have you forgotten where your room is again?” He grabbed her arm and walked her back to her chambers. She fumed the entire way.
How could she tell him that was had meant to go and see Kolten? She couldn’t very well say, “Oh, Masias, I was on my way to rach air iomrall Kolten. I want his body so badly I can’t breathe.” She simply walked back into her room, frustrated in more ways than one.
Chapter Six
The next morning, Kolten was angry. She hadn’t showed up. He’d waited for Amber half the damned night, and she hadn’t shown up. He was growing tired of her childish behavior. He didn’t have time for such nonsense. Yes, today he would rid himself of his feelings for her. After dressing, he went to eat. Not long after sitting down, she walked in and sat across from him.
Bess handed her some biscuits and jam, then walked out.
“You really need to wake up on time and eat, lass. It’s a little late, don’t you think?”
Amber didn’t even look at Kolten. “I’m sorry.”
Kolten stood up. “You can not expect the world to wait on you. Bess has already cleaned up and has other things to get to. She can’t wait on you to get your lazy self out of bed.”
He ate his food, and then went to train. Keith followed his brother to the fields.
“Kolten, why are you so hard on her today?”
Kolten threw a rock as hard as he could towards the cliffs.
“I do not wish to play her games anymore. I must face that she does not feel the same way. Her body, her eyes tell me one thing, but she does not come to the room.”
Keith laughed. “Is this what this is all about? She did not bed with you last night?”
Kolten didn’t appreciate his brother’s laughter. “I do not think this is funny, Keith. I love her.”
“Last night, I saw her walking to your room. Our da thought she’d gotten lost again and took her back to her room. So you big ox, she did try to go to you.”
Keith walked into the kitchen later that afternoon, approaching the girls. “Lasses, we’re going to Lairdom. I’ve some business there and I’m sure you would enjoy the castle.”
Leanna looked at Keith. “Where is Lairdom?”
He thought of Lairdom. The lands were beautiful. He would rather live there then anywhere. “It’s about a five-hour ride from here, ladies. So please go prepare yourself.”
* * * *
As soon as they were in their chambers, Leanna turned to Amber. “Tell me about this place.”
Amber started to pack her things. “It’s near a lake. The castle is Kolten’s and Keith’s, and more exquisite than this one. The place is filled with help, and they keep it immaculate. I remember as a young girl I use to dream Kolten would whisk me away to Lairdom and make me his wife. The castle is so romantic, serenity in the middle of nowhere. I really love going there. See, Masias won the castle for Hanna. Then when she died, he left it vacant until the boys were old enough. They took control of it and built a strong army there. Keith really loves the place.” Nothing else was said as they finished packing and joined Keith out in front of the castle.
Keith helped them mount horses waiting out front. He then mounted his, giving Leanna a glimpse once again of what was under the kilt. She blushed. Keith smiled evilly. He knew what he was doing, she could tell.
Earlier, Kolten had taken off for Lairdom to rid himself of some of his tension. Keith had decided after his brother left, he would bring the girls. Maybe there he could bed Amber and not be so cruel to everyone. While he loved his brother, Kolten could be a horse’s ass when he didn’t get what he wanted.
The ride was long, but the scenery was beautiful. Keith told Leanna of the different flowers, the small villages and different things that had happened to him growing up.
Once they reached the Lairdom, the staff took both of the girls to their chambers for a bath and they were given new gowns to wear. Kevin left them to change and went in search of Kolten.
* * * *
In the banquet hall, Kolten was talking to Gunner. Suddenly, Gunner snapped his fingers, summoning a cluster of giggling chambermaids, who joined the men. Gunner held two on his lap, and two other girls were about to sit on Kolten when Keith walked in.
“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.”
Kolten eyed a buxom redhead. “What does it matter anymore? I’ve grown tired of playing games.”
“No more games, brother. Besides, you’re to wed.”
Kolten grabbed some wine and drank it down. “Well, Gunner here is going to help find a way to get me out of that marriage. She’s just a child.”
“Oh, Kolten, a child you’re in love with, no matter now hard you try not to be.”
Keith was growing tired of Kolten’s behavior. He knew Kolten was trying hard to fool himself into thinking he didn’t love Amber. That last thing he needed was for Amber to walk down and find some redheaded doxy on Kolten’s lap.
Slowly, the girls walked down the stairs entering the banquet hall. The serving wenches quickly got off Gunner’s lap and moved away.
“What are you doing, girls? Come back here and give me some loving.”
Amber stood with her hands on her hips. “They’re supposed to leave when a lady enters the room. We can always eat in our rooms, if you would rather have some fun with the wantons.”
Kolten jumped up and turned around. He glared at Keith, who was smiling at Leanna.
Amber quickly turned and headed up the steps. Kolten followed her to the stairs.
“I wasn’t aware you two were here.”
Amber turned to him. “Well, I wasn’t aware of what an toll you are.”
Gunner laughed out loud at her crude language.
Keith kicked at him. “Go away.”
Gunner left the room.
Kolten shoved Amber against the wall. “You’re jealous?” He could see the anger in her face.”
“I’m not angry, Kolten. I’m tired, and coming here was a huge mistake. You are a huge mistake.”
He leaned forward and whispered in her ear, “Care for me to join you?”
“I’m not some wanton. Go have your fix with them. I’ve too much respect for myself than to be some man’s whore.”
The doors opened and some guards rushed in. “We’re under attack.”
Kolten leapt for his sword and ran out the front door, his ardor forgotten.
* * * *
Keith called to Amber, “Go to the top tower, stay there and don’t open the door for anyone but Kolten or myself. Run!”
Amber reached for Leanna’s hand. “Come on!” Both girls ran as fast as they could up the stairs. They sat there in the darkness, terrified, snuggling close together. Leanna spoke. “Are they going to be okay?”
“Leanna, Kolten and Keith can not die, they’re immortal.”
“How did that happen?”
Amber sighed. “When their mom g
ave birth, the Queen put a curse on each of them, giving them eternal life. I truly don’t know the real reason. I was told it was because she uses them as her entertainment. She likes to see turmoil in their lives. They’ll never age past what they are now.”
Leanna shivered as a scream pierced the darkness. “This is horrible.”
After a couple of hours of sitting silently in the darkness, they heard a tap at the door. “Open up, it's Gunner. Kolten has been hurt.”
Amber stood up quickly and opened the door. “Where is he?”
Gunner pointed to his chambers. “The Goathers threw some spell on him.”
Amber ran to his chambers and opened the door.
Keith was sitting on the bed by his brother. “I don’t know what it is.”
Gunner moved closer to the bed and studied the markings on his chest. A single circle with a T in the middle. "They are like no other I have seen before. I’ll go and see what I can find out.”
Amber sat on the bed beside him. His eyes were closed, and he was barely breathing. “Kolten, please wake up.” He wouldn’t move. She began to cry, her tears falling on his chest.
“Gunner, hurry up. Please make him wake up.” Amber saw the concern in his eyes. Something was always happening. Yes, she had been angry with him, but she couldn’t lose him. She loved him too much.
Gunner disappeared.
Keith stood up. “I must go and check on the men. Leanna, can you help me?” Leanna stood to follow him. “We must get some medicine on any wounded men.”
Leanna picked up the pail in the hall and followed him out.
Amber rested her head on Kolten’s chest and listened to his heart. “I love you, Kolten. I always have. Please wake up. Please don’t do this to me. I need you.”
She took a cool rag and began to sponge off his face and chest, her tears still falling like raindrops on his face and body. Just as she was about to soak the rag again, he woke up. He grabbed her and threw her on the bed beneath him. Breathing hard, he looked down at her. “Where is Keith?”
His quick movements had frightened her, tears falling more freely from her eyes.
“Where is Keith, lass?”
Amber finally caught her breath. “He went with Leanna to check on the wounded.”
Her body relaxed. There she was in his bed, in his arms. He looked good; he smelled good, and the night before rested in her mind. His cock began to harden against her belly as he looked at her through heavy-lidded eyes. Her breasts heaved against his flesh with every breath. Some of the ink from the markings on his chest had come off him and now lined her breasts with smudges.
"I heard what you said.”
Amber tried to wriggle free. “Let me up, Kolten. I—”
He kissed her.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back with more passion then she’d ever felt before. He leaned down and kissed her in the ink-smudged valley between her breasts, licking a trail along the top, and then moving his lips to her neck. His kiss set off an explosion in her mind. She couldn’t get enough of his touch. His tongue met hers and together they danced to their own rhythm. It felt as if she couldn’t breathe unless he was breathing for her. His cock was hardening even more against her, and for a brief second, her mind went to Leanna’s comment about Keith. Oh, yes, she was right; he was huge. She wanted to touch him, to kiss him, to get all of him that she could.
“I hate these dresses.” Kolten laughed, while trying to reveal an awaiting nipple.
He fumbled with the ties, but was frustrated. He pulled her to her feet. “Do you really like this dress?”
She shook her head. “Not necessarily.”
He grabbed his dirk and turned her around. Slowly, almost teasingly, he cut the lacings, row by row. With the release of each bit of cording, her chest heaved, feeling the release of her breathing. As the dress loosened, her flesh bulged over the low neckline. As the last strand fell to the ground, he whirled her around, tugging the gown over her hips. He paused, then removed the light underdrawers, his eyes widening as he stared at her revealed body.
She stood there, naked, while his burning eyes raked over her, then pulled her into his arms and kissed her.
“I never imagined you were so lovely a luaidh. I hope you got plenty of rest, dear Jewel, because tonight is my night to show you the things I’ve wanted to for so long.” He moved to her breasts, sucked lightly on her nipples, then kissed her deeply again. Her body was so hot and wet for him. His hand slid down her thighs and began to stroke her swollen nub. She cried out as he thrust his finger inside her, pulling it out slowly. He got up and moved to the end of the bed, pulling her toward him. He stared into her eyes. Passion burned in his own, she could hardly stand it. He kissed down her leg, sucking her toe delicately, his eye locked on hers. He wrapped her legs around his shoulders quickly, darting his tongue in and out of her, flicking it over her clit. Her body started to spasm. She quivered over and over and cried out his name.
Her body jerked, twitched and jumped as she lost control. Her womanly fluids spilled from her heated body. He sat up as she lay, gasping for air. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up to a sitting position.
“’Tis my turn, lass.”
He pulled off his kilt and her eyes widened. She’d never in her life seen one so big and so round. He was so huge. “Don’t worry, lass, I won’t hurt you.”
He shoved her back down on the bed and his fingers drove in and out of her, first one, then two. She squirmed against him, but he knew what he was doing. She cried out, but her virgin blood lubricated her as he eased his cock inside. She started to cry, her tears falling not from her eyes but her soul, it seemed. She arched her hips up to take him all in. He leaned down and took a nipple in his mouth as he moved, finally exploding inside her. She lay with him still in her, panting, “This is just the beginning.” She felt him harden against her again.
She closed her eyes and said a prayer in her head. “Oh, God, please don’t let me die.”
* * * *
Leanna watched as Keith started the fire. “Keith, why is it that you haven’t married?”
Keith laughed and handed her some wine. “I’m too stubborn. Jewel used to tell me that I would die an old man. I just don’t want some wanton. Sex is sex is sex. It’s more enjoyable when you’re into it completely. I can bed any woman I choose to, but it’s more enjoyable when my heart is in it.”
“Well, how do you know if someone is completely into it?”
Keith walked over to her and knelt down, looking in her eyes. He saw her body tense up as soon as he approached her. “I can see it in her eyes, Leanna.”
He was incredibly close—so close she could smell the soap on his skin. Was he going to kiss her? Oh, how she wished he would. They hadn’t really been alone, just the two of them like this, before. She was one hundred percent mentally and physically into him. He began to lean in closer to her. Yes, he was going to kiss her. Leanna closed her eyes and he leaned down and kissed her. Her arms went around his neck. He slid his tongue in her mouth and she sucked on it. He groaned a little and put his hands on her hips, pulling her closer to his already erect cock.
“I want you, Leanna.”
She melted in his arms. “You can have me.”
He laid her down right in front of the fireplace in his chambers. “You have never been with a man before, have you?”
She blushed. “No.”
“Good.” He removed her dress and caressed every inch of her body.
She thought she was in heaven as he began to suck on her aching nipples. He moved his hand lower and began to softly stroke her skin. She arched up against his palm. He grabbed her hand and placed it on his penis. She rubbed it up and down. Keith positioned himself where she could take him in as he started to flick and suck on her nub. He thrummed her with his tongue until she took him in her mouth. She ran the tip of her tongue down the long shaft until she came to his balls, licking and fondling him till he sat up and pulled her on top of
him in a sitting position. “Twill only hurt for a minute.” He lowered her onto his cock and it tore into her. Her whole body tensed up as he slid inside. He kissed her tears away until the pain was lessened. He then pulled her tightly against him and over and over he became a part of her, joining the two souls as one. He exploded his seed inside her with such passion, still kissing away her tears, taking in her breath as if it was the air he neded to survive. The two of them rested together, entwined hearts beating wildly till they fell asleep.
* * * *
Kolten rubbed her back and tried to sleep. She was sleeping in his arms, but her naked body against him had long since made him hard again. He pulled her close, allowing his penis to rub against her buttocks. He ached to be inside of her. His hands cupped her breasts and he began to play with her nipples. She moaned in her sleep as his finger slipped inside her, still wet from before. He kissed her neck and tried to pull her closer. Still half asleep, Amber sat up and got on all fours.
Kolten knelt down beside her and entered her slowly, not wanting to hurt her. He moved within her as gently as he could until he released himself inside her. She lay on the bed and he kissed her.
“I can not sleep, lass. Your body will not allow mine to slumber."
Looking at his own magnificent body, she gave him a lazy smile. “Now I see why all the women wanted you.”
He smiled, pulling her closer to him.
“I will give you great pleasure, dear Kolten, making you scream out my name."
Kolten’s eyes widened. “What would that be?”
She put her lips on his penis and he leaned back, closing his eyes.
“Lass, what are you doing?”
She started to suck him and stroke him at the same time. Kolten laid his head back in total ecstasy, his hair falling over his back. As she sucked his cock, he fingered her clit, attempting to send her over the edge as well. The faster she bobbed her head up and down, the quicker his fingers slid across her clit, sending waves of desire throughout her body. She squeezed his hands with her thighs, not allowing him to pull away. He was driving her insane, she couldn’t get enough of him. She’d never experienced the pure bliss of it all. She sucked and licked, working him until he couldn’t control himself and came in her mouth, crying out her name. Seconds later, she screamed in her own pleasure.
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