Forever Claimed

by Shreffler, Betty

  “Yes.”

  “Let’s take her to the bed.”

  Ryker steps out first, taking my hand for me to step out. Matheas scoops me up in his arms, and I giggle at the surprise of it. Ryker walks ahead and lies on his back, his hardened cock upright and ready. Matheas sets me on top of him and bites at my neck as Ryker pleasures my center with his cockhead.

  “Lay with him,” Matheas’s husky voice warms my ear, exciting me at the sound of it.

  Raising my hips, I slide onto Ryker, and he takes hold of me, bringing my chest to his. With his impassioned kiss, he takes hold of my hips, sliding me up and down, working my G-spot with each thrust. Behind me, Matheas spreads my cheeks, then applies a warm cream that begins to tingle. A moment later, the pressure of his cock pushes forward, and he slides in with ease. As Ryker keeps his arms around my back, Matheas grips my hips, and they both thrust, filling me with such a strong sensation, my body trembles in response.

  I can’t control my moans or focus on one single point of pleasure. All over, my body is alight with new sensations. From my toes to my lips, every nerve ending is sparking, the rush electrifying. The euphoric climb begins, and I close my eyes, wanting to savor every second of it.

  When the sudden force of my orgasm bursts through my body, I hold my breath, clinging to the magnificent strength of it. As my body releases subtle aftershocks, their thrusts continue, their own moans adding to my pleasure. Nearly in unison, they come inside of me. Matheas tilts my head toward him, kissing me with the intensity of his love. Ryker strokes my cheek, and I’m guided to his lips, his potent kiss completing the incredible pleasure they’ve given me.

  Matheas eases out, and I collapse on top of Ryker. Turning us to our sides, he eases out of me, caressing his hand along my cheek, giving me several soft kisses. Behind me, Matheas puts his chest to my back and caresses along my side. Between my sated body and the warmth of theirs, I start to drift off.

  “I love you both… so much.”

  One of them puts their fingers through my hair as the other caresses my stomach. I sigh deeply, the most relaxed I’ve ever felt.

  “You’re our Queen, Fiora. This is the first of many times we’ll show you how much we love you.”

  My mouth curls into a sleepy, blissful smile.

  CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

  FIORA

  In the King’s planning room, my digital screen is up as I tend to Anaukin business affairs. Sitting at the desks on either side of me, Ryker and Matheas are tending to Freean and Iowan affairs. A kitchen staff member enters the planning room and refills our drinks and sets out snacks for us to nibble on. He leaves and I stand from the desk, stretching my arms and shoulders. As I sit, I take a strawberry and pop it into my mouth. Kendrick enters the planning room, walks to the loveseat off to the side of Ryker and plops down, resting his arms on the back of it. Leaning back in my chair, I lower the digital screen.

  “It’s nice to finally see you. You haven’t been around the palace much these last few days.”

  Kendrick places his hand over his heart. “Don’t get jealous fellas, I think she missed me.”

  Ryker rolls his eyes, and I laugh.

  “I’ve been enjoying Anauka to the fullest before returning to the Free territory,” he shares.

  “I’m disappointed you’ll be leaving.”

  Sitting forward, he places his elbows on his knees.

  “Not when you hear why. Ryker offered me a new position in the palace. I’ve accepted the position as his Royal Proxy, which means Ryker will be staying here with you longer.”

  My gaze switches between them, the shock catching my breath. Ryker studies my face, awaiting a reaction. A smile tugs at my lips as my heart leaps.

  “Are you sure? Are you happy with the role?”

  Kendrick winks at me.

  “I am, sweetheart. It’s about time I use my skills to assist the Free territory in its rule.”

  Ryker’s smile widens as he watches my smile spread from ear to ear.

  “Matheas and I have decided we’ll alternate being in Anauka every two weeks.”

  Matheas approaches my desk, sitting on the edge. I place my hand on his leg and he puts his hand over mine.

  “It’s time for me to travel to Iowan to establish my presence there, and for political appearances, it’s best people see I’ve left, and Ryker is still here with you. I’ll be gone for two weeks, and when I return, Ryker will travel back to the Free territory for the next two weeks. You’ll always have one of us here in the palace with you, with one to two nights of overlap for the three of us.”

  Taking a deep, savoring breath, I indulge in the warmth their love gives me.

  “I like the plan you and Ryker have arranged.” Bringing his hand to my mouth, I kiss his fingertips. “Before leaving Anauka, I want you to choose a royal guard you trust and take a security detail with you. I want you well protected while in Iowan.”

  “I will. I’ll meet with Sederick this afternoon before we prepare for the Royal Faction transfer ceremony.”

  Placing two fingers under my chin, he raises my lips to his. The pleasure of his kiss travels from my lips to my heart, lighting off a burst of passionate desire. When I lower my chin, the aroused expressions on Ryker and Kendrick’s faces catch my attention. My lips pull back, and Ryker winks at me, then curls his finger for me to come to him. I do, settling onto his lap for another equally passionate kiss. When we stop kissing, Kendrick clears his throat.

  “Where’s mine?”

  Ryker holds me in his lap, pulling my ass tighter against his thickened cock, sending a rush of pleasure through me. Matheas sits on the loveseat next to Kendrick, his humored grin splitting his lips as he rests his arm on the back of it.

  “He had a hard enough time sharing her with me. You think he’s going to let you have her?”

  “Not a chance.” Kendrick laughs. “But if the opportunity arises, I’m taking it.”

  With Ryker’s grip tight on my hips, he moves my ass over his length, pleasuring both of us. “You two can stay here and discuss how it’s not happening. I’m taking her upstairs with me.”

  Ryker touches my back, applying pressure for me to stand. When I do, he turns me to face him and lifts me up, tossing me over his shoulder. I laugh and squeal at the surprise of it. He slaps my ass before clicking his tongue at Matheas and Kendrick.

  “We’ll be back in a while.”

  As I’m carried out, I look up at Matheas and Kendrick, who appear entertained by the scene. Ryker palms my ass as he takes me up the stairs. Ria passes by with two staff members, and they giggle as Ryker takes two steps at a time.

  Inside my suite, he tosses me on the bed then goes for the buttons on his shirt. My hands reach for his pants and get them unbuckled before he pushes my shoulders back, laying me flat to slide my dress off. Spreading my legs, he lowers between them, kissing and licking my clit. With a fistful of his hair, I drop my head back and indulge in the pleasure his mouth is giving me. My orgasm comes slow and subtle, a burst of electricity rushing over me. Wanting to pleasure him, I back away and adjust my position to sit on my knees. He lies down, removing his erection from his pants. With his arms behind his head, he watches me pleasure him, his eyes darkening as his arousal increases. With my hand pumping in rhythm with my mouth sucking his cock, he reaches his orgasm, his cum bursting into the back of my throat. With hooded eyes, he sits me atop him, his flaccid cock against my warm, wet center. Arms around me, he holds me to his chest.

  “I’m pleased you like the two-week arrangement. I’m looking forward to having you to myself for a while.”

  Brushing my fingers through his thick, dark hair, I lean forward and kiss him.

  “I’m grateful you offered Kendrick the Royal Proxy position, and he accepted.”

  “It works out for all of us. He said he’s ready to contribute to the Free territory rule, and I benefit by being able to see you every two weeks. It’ll be hard for me to leave at the end of those two weeks.”r />
  With my hand on his cheek, I caress my thumb over his full lips.

  “I know. It will be for me too.”

  Caressing his hand over my hair and back, he admires me, his dark eyes alight with love.

  “You’re so beautiful.”

  His thumb presses my bottom lip before he leans up to kiss me.

  “I’m falling more in love with you each day.”

  “There was a time I was envious of the way you looked at Matheas. Now, you look at me with the same love in your eyes, and I wonder how I came to be so fortunate. I want our relationship to become as strong as it can. I want you to be able to look at me and know you can rely on me to protect you and love you, no matter what challenges we face. I want to build a future together.”

  Moisture pools in my eyes as I look into the eyes of a man determined to prove his love and create a future with me.

  “I want the same things. My life is better because of your love, and I don’t ever want to let go of it. I want it to grow as you do, I want to be yours, and I want our love to last forever.”

  With his hand in my hair, he brings me to his lips. My need for him turns to desire tingling between my legs. The door to my suite opens, and Matheas joins us. As Ryker and I lose ourselves to our kiss, he undresses. Matheas moves onto the bed, and Ryker adjusts my position, having me face Matheas. Taking Matheas’s hardened cock in my hand, I stroke it as Ryker uses his hand to pleasure my clit. Matheas caresses his hand over my hair, his gaze lustful, his eyes focused on me as I bring him into my mouth.

  His hand massages over my back as he moans through his pleasure. Ryker stops massaging my opening and fills me with his thick cock. Taking hold of my hips, he thrusts into me. The motion rocks me forward and back, making it easier for me to pleasure Matheas. Both men groan as they take pleasure from my body, each of them chasing after their release. Ryker pulls out and Matheas looks at him briefly, a salacious grin curling the corner of his mouth before I feel Ryker press his cockhead to my ass. With a little pressure, he works himself into my channel, and my fists squeeze the fabric beneath me. Spreading my legs wider, he straddles them over his legs as he lifts me up, putting my back to his chest. Matheas comes closer and lies back so Ryker can push me forward onto him. Aligning with my center, Matheas thrusts into me, and I let out a cry of pleasure as he keeps his thrusts going. Ryker places one hand on my hip, wraps my hair around his fist, and tugs my head back as he pounds into my ass, his thrusts decadently hard and controlled.

  Matheas wraps a hand around the crease of my neck and shoulder, holding me steady as he thrusts into me from beneath. With the strength of their hands keeping my body steady, they control the pace, pressure, and how powerful my orgasm erupts from my body. Another follows so quickly after, my body shakes. Between the three of us, we’re a chorus of pleasured moans. Within moments, they come inside me and slow the pace of their thrusts. In my eyes, moisture pools from the intensity of pleasure my body has experienced and the sheer power of what their love does to me. Passed between them, they give me sensuous kisses, and with their shared kisses, I taste forever on their lips—forever theirs, forever claimed.

  EPILOGUE

  FIORA

  TWO YEARS LATER…

  Standing in front of my mother’s grave, I place my hand over my round belly, a fresh bouquet of roses in the other. Stepping forward, I begin to lean down, and my Grand Nina reaches out for the bouquet in my hand.

  “Let me get it, darling. You’re going to birth those babies any day now. No need to stress your body any more than it is.”

  With a kiss to her cheek, I relinquish the bouquet and watch her place them neatly in the vase attached to the headstone.

  “I wish she could be here to meet her grandchildren.”

  I wipe away the stray tear running down my cheek as Nina slides her arm into mine. With her gentle caress, she soothes some of my heartache.

  “I know, darling. Moments like this are not easy.”

  Ria approaches from the flower garden, her sweet round face giving away her message of good news before her lips begin to move.

  “King Ryker and King Matheas are waiting for you in the Queen’s sitting room. They’re quite eager for the birth reveal.”

  “I’m sure they are. Has the doctor arrived yet?”

  “Yes, the Kings were already trying to coax the results of the paternity test from him. You should return soon for the poor man’s safety.”

  When I laugh, I feel my twins move, and it fills my heart with warmth. My babies will join this world soon, royal born, with two wonderful fathers to love and guide them. They will be blessed beyond their understanding.

  “Is it that bad?”

  “Oh yes, my Queen, they’re pacing. Kendrick is particularly enjoying himself. He’s placed a bet and Pollo, Leon, Kellan, Cayall, Sederick, and your father all joined in on it.”

  Chuckling, I turn toward the Anaukin palace and take careful steps back to it. Nina keeps her arm in mine, both of us as fragile as the other. Ria takes my other arm, adding additional support as I descend the few stairs into the garden. When I arrive back in the palace, I can hear the boisterous voices of the men in my sitting room. No doubt drinks have been passed around, and the men are taking advantage of Ryker’s and Matheas’s wound nerves.

  As I enter the sitting room, Matheas and Ryker set their glasses of ale down and come to me, both placing their arms around me and kissing each cheek. They ensure I’m comfortable in my sitting chair, fluff my pillows, and bring me fresh water. This is how it’s been the entire pregnancy—both of them attentive and caring, ensuring the babies and I have been safe and well-tended to. I never thought my love could grow any stronger for the two of them, but that changed once I became pregnant. For the first year, we held to our arrangement of every two weeks, but as soon as they learned I was pregnant, they stayed with me for much longer periods of time.

  Ryker and Matheas take standing positions on each side of my chair, staring at the doctor expectantly. The older man with thick, wavy brown hair runs his hand through it. The rest of the men, my Grand Nina, Ria, Elisa, and Kaya all share expressions of interest.

  “I reviewed the scans and DNA of both babies individually. It is my great honor to announce that twin boy number one is the son of King Ryker Blackwood—”

  Cheers burst around the room, and Ryker gazes down at me, gently squeezing my hand he’s holding. In his eyes is great pride and adoration. Leaning down, he kisses my cheek.

  “We’re having a son.”

  With his caress to my face, I lean into his touch and he comes forward to kiss me.

  “We are.”

  Glancing at Matheas, he runs a hand down the back of his neck, his face reddened as he stares off. I take his hand, drawing his attention to me. Shaking off his disappointment, he leans down and kisses me, pretending he isn’t hurt as much as he is.

  The doctor clears his throat for the second half of the birth reveal.

  “It is my great honor to announce that twin boy number two is the son of King Matheas Westwell.”

  Matheas turns to the doctor, his eyes widening, his red cheeks turning a shade darker.

  “Say that again,” Matheas requests.

  The doctor glances at me, and we share a knowing look.

  “Twin number two is a boy, King Matheas, and he is your biological son.”

  Matheas’s attention whips to me, a smile stretching ear to ear.

  “How long have you known?”

  “For the last two weeks.”

  Ryker picks up his glass of ale and downs it.

  “Is this possible?”

  The doctor laughs before shaking his head yes.

  “It’s rare, but very much possible, my King.”

  Kendrick steps up to Ryker and pats him on the back.

  “Congratulations.”

  Ryker turns to him and they hug.

  “I have a son,” Ryker says aloud, his voice filled with pure joy.

  Math
eas strokes my cheek, his thumb caressing my lips as he stares at me, the look in his eyes a beautiful symphony of emotions.

  “Thank you for giving me a son.”

  Ryker turns to us. Placing a hand on Matheas’s shoulder, they share an expression of understanding and fondness. Ryker caresses his hand over my hair, leaning down to kiss my forehead.

  “We’d like to have time alone with our wife before dinner,” Ryker tells everyone. “We’ll join you all in the dining hall shortly.”

  The women and my father hug me before they leave, all congratulating us before exiting the room. In front of me, Matheas and Ryker kneel, their hands touching my belly and caressing me, giving me sweet, loving affection.

  “You’re extraordinary, my love. You’ve given us everything we’ve ever hoped for.” Ryker kisses the inside of my palm, and my tears flow. Matheas wipes them away, gathering my hand in his and kisses my fingertips.

  “You’re everything to us, and soon, our sons will be here, and we’ll cherish them as much as we cherish you.”

  Gathering their strong hands in mine, I bring them close to my heart and kiss them.

  “It’s me who’s been given everything I hoped for. The two of you are my world, and I’m grateful my sons will have you both as their fathers.”

  Ryker and Matheas look at one another, their eyes soft and filled with an inner glow. They put an arm on each other’s shoulders before giving in to a brief hug.

  “We have sons,” Ryker says to him.

  “You know what this means, don’t you?” Matheas asks him.

  Ryker laughs, his mouth creasing as he runs his hand down his face.

  “They’re going to compete at everything.”

  * * *

  Thank you for reading Forever Claimed, the epic conclusion to the Crowned and Claimed Series! I hope you enjoyed Fiora’s journey coming full circle to Anauka, where she was able to succeed in her goals of being an independent Queen with the freedom to make her own choices and love without consequence.