Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 16 : All I Could Feel Was Him

♦Lena*

I wanted nothing more than to crawl into my sleeping bag and close my eyes. I was exhausted. I truly

hadn’t slept much at all over the past week. This was not at all how I'd envisioned my time spent on my

field study.

I was meant to be researching the plant samples and soil, determining the best course of action for the

area to not only improve their harvests but also gather information on the area's flora as a whole to add

to my report that I was required to turn in to Morhan.

Instead. I found myself sitting on the edge of the bed I shared with Xander, unwinding iris bandages.

"It looks so much better," I whispered, in awe of the abrupt change taking place on his skin. I’d

expected the wound to be large based on the damage it had done to his body, but it was small, just a

few teeth marks where the swelling had gone down.

"I'll get the sample we need." he said, closing his eyes as he laid back against his pillow with his hands

behind his head, "while you're back on campus."

It wasn't a question. I knew pushing the subject would be fruitless.

"I need to put new bandages on you-"

"I'm fine for a minute. I've been wearing them all day."

I placed my hands in my lap. pursing my lips. Bethany had brought me a medical kit. but it didn't have

the herbs and tinctures Hemy's medkit possessed. It was obvious to me that Henry's medkit was for

him. and him alone.

"Well." I sighed, rising from the bed. "I'm going to read for a bit. I brought my textbooks on the medical

uses of plants local to tills area-"

"Lena, we're both exhausted. Please, just sleep."

"We need to know-"

"You're not going to find what you're looking for in those books." His eyes were closed as he spoke, on

the edge of sleep himself “The bed's warm. Lay down, okay?"

"Not until you have fresh bandages." I protested.

He sighed deeply, then shrugged, which was invitation enough for me to get on with it. I grabbed the

medical kit off the kitchenette counter and brought it back into the bedroom. I rifled through the

contents, finding antibiotic ointment and several rolls of fresh bandages.

"I'm going to go wash my hands." I said, looking down at the supplies to make sure I had everything I

needed. Xander could easily do this himself, but I knew he wasn't going to. He'd let the wound get

infected again before he made a big deal out of it.

I did all the little things I needed to do in order to get ready for bed. brushed my teeth, then washed my

hands thoroughly. By the time I'd changed into pajamas and my hands were so clean they were raw. I

found Xander sitting up in bed. looking toward the window

"Did you see something?" I asked as I came back into the room.

He shook his head, turning in my direction, his face void of expression. "Let's get this over with." he

mumbled, his shoulders falling a bit as I stood hi front of him, positioning myself between his knees as I

bent to my task.

"This is going to scar. I think you should've gotten stitches, honestly."

"No. thanks.' he said with a brief smile, then shook his head as if thinking of some long-forgotten

memory. “I've never needed them."

"Me neither." I murmured as I rolled the bandage over his chest and back to hold the piece of ointment-

soaked gauze over the wound m place.

“Why does talking about the royal family make you so uncomfortable?" he asked, abruptly changing the

subject.

I blinked, then met his eye. "What do you mean?"

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"Over dinner, when everyone was talking about the Princes of Poldesse."

"It's just gossip." I replied, feeling a slight tightening hi my stomach. I tucked the loose end of the

bandage in place over his chest.

"It's all anyone wants to talk about."

"Not you. though."

"No. not me."

"Do you know them?"

"Who?" I asked as I put the supplies back hi the medkit, avoiding his gaze.

“The princes?"

I closed the medkit. chewing on the hiside of my cheek. "Why would you think that?"

Xander was watching me closely, tilting his head to the side as I straightened up to my frill height and

looked in his direction.

"You looked a little defensive when Prince Oliver was mentioned."

"I think his situation is sad. that's all. It's rude to speculate on what really happened and gossip about

it." I couldn't hide the bite in my voice. My cheeks reddened as I scooped up the medical supplies,

turning from the bed to set it on the dresser near the window.

"Why would you care?"

I felt uneasy as I turned back to him. I kept my face neutral as I walked to the opposite wall and turned

out the light. Now. he couldn't see the emotions playing over my face as I climbed into the bed and into

my sleeping bag.

There was a moment of silence between us as we settled into our sleeping bags. I was lying flat on my

back, staring at the ceiling when Xander turned to me. his arm tucked under his pillow.

"You know, the princess is rumored to be very powerful."

“How would you even know that? No one has seen her in years."

“Weird, right?"

“I already told you I thought it was rude to gossip about them." I huffed, turning my head to lock eyes

with him.

“It's not gossip. Just... speculation."

“What is there to even speculate about? Maybe she just doesn't like being out in public and constantly

ridiculed!"

“Is that what it's like?"

I opened my mouth, but snapped it shut, nanowing my eyes at him. “You were the one who wanted to

go to sleep. Xander." I closed my eyes and began to turn away from him when I heard him chuckle.

“What's so funny?"

“Nothing," he said, shrugging his shoulders.

"Leave me alone." I grumbled as I turned away from him, rustling my sleeping bag loudly just to be

annoying.

“Fine," he replied.

I lay there for a moment, opening my eyes to stare blankly at the wall. It was raining again, the sound of

it reverberating through the room as it pounded against the metal roof.

Sleep was lost on me. yet again. I knew Xander was still awake. He was facing my back, the two of us

only inches away from each other.

I heard his sleeping bag rustle, and then the bed creaked as he moved closer to me. effectively

spooning himself around me while zipped up in his sleeping bag.

It felt nice: I was willing to admit that. His warmth was penetrating my sleeping bag. wanning me from

within. His aim came around me. pulling me closer, as he nuzzled liis face against the back of my head.

"You're trying to annoy me." I whispered.

"I'm just getting comfortable. There's no room on here with the two of us tinless we're touching."

He wasn't wrong, but still....

I felt his chest rise and fall, then he cleared his throat.

"I’m sorry about Jen. I know it hurt you."

"It's fine-"

"Not to me."

"We're not together. Xander."

"This feels pretty together to me." he whispered into my hair.

I felt a rush of desire as his breath tickled my neck.

I wanted him. None of what had happened had changed that for me. But I couldn't shake the feeling

that it wasn't meant to be. Every tune we were alone together, like we were now, we were pulled apart

by some catastrophe. It was a warning, at least to me. that this wasn't fate. Xander had put himself in

my way, but we were both wrong about what we felt.

At least. I wanted to think that.

He kissed my neck, and I closed my eyes, tears welling in the corners and threatening to spill over my

lashes. I was inches away from falling over the edge into love, and I hated it. This wasn't in my plans.

"Lena.' he breathed against my skin, sending a ripple of gooseflesh up my anus. He wanted me as

much as I wanted him.

I'd said now or never once before. I had to make a choice.

I turned to him, and his hand came up to caress the side of my face, his fingers tangling in my hair as

he pulled me into a kiss.

I was a goner.

It was only a matter of moments before we were out of our sleeping bags. Xander was on top of me.

kissing me deeply as his hands traveled the length of my sides, and hips.

I was somewhat distracted, however, by the nagging feeling that something bad w-as going to happen.

What would it be this tune? Would the roof cave in? Would a flash flood wash the farm away? Would

whatever creature that was lurking outside the boundary of the estate burst through the front door of

the cottage?

"Lena?" Xander said against my lips, lowering himself on top of me and resting between my legs.

"I'm okay." I whispered, hying to push the doubt out of my mind as I reached up to run my fingers

through his hair.

‘Nothing's going to happen." he said before kissing my jaw. nudging my head to the side so he had

access to my neck. “We're fine."

“Are you reading my mind?" I breathed, and he chuckled, planting a kiss behind my ear.

He sat up and reached down to pull my shirt up over my head. I wasn't wearing a bra. but this tune I

didn't cower away from his gaze as he looked down at me. His c**k was pressed against my thigh, and

it twitched as his eyes raked over my breasts. He looked, for just a moment, like an animal, about to

lose control.

He held my gaze as he placed his hands over my breasts. His hands were incredibly warm against my

drilled skin, and I sished a little at the pleasure of it. But the noise I made did something to him. urged

him on. It was as much as an invitation to continue as I could give. I was totally lost in the moment. Iris

touch sending me over the edge into numbness, and bliss.

He toyed with my n*+***s. giving one of them a little flick. I sucked in my breath. It didn't hurt, not at all.

I actually quite liked it.

I especially liked when he took the same n****e in his mouth: sucking, and running his tongue over the

tip. A rush of warmth traveled down my belly, settling between my legs as I let out a little whimper.

He had me out of my pajama bottoms in an instant, leaving me totally exposed to him. He said nothing

as he bent to kiss me. Iris parting my mouth with liis tongue. I opened up to him, tangling my fingers in

his hair and pulling him closer as the kiss intensified.

His hand was resting on my thigh, squeezing on occasion as he melted into our kiss. I was afraid I was

going to hurt him, but I desperately wanted to touch him. I was aching to inn my fingertips over Iris

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chest.

I jumped a little when his hand slid between my legs.

"It's alright," he whispered, kissing me deeply as he slid his finger through the wetness between my

thighs. His thumb circled, then pressed gently on my clit. picking up speed as I moaned against his lips.

“Do you like that?"

"Yes." I panted, my breathing in my throat as he continued to play with me. his fingers puslung me

closer and closer to climax

He was leaning over me. propped up on one elbow as his fingers began to move in and out of me. I

gripped his shoulders, wordlessly begging for release, but he only smiled and nipped my earlobe.

“We're in no rush-"

“Please. Xander." I pleaded, arching my back and further opening myself to his touch.

He stopped long enough to take off liis pants, his hard c**k straining against my thigh as he continued

to mercilessly tease me.

I could feel sweat beading along my hairline as my desperation peaked.

This might hurt.' he whispered, then kissed me full and long, his forehead pressing into my as he

positioned himself.

I said nothing. He kissed my temple, his fingers tangling in my hair as the head of his c**k pressed

against my folds. I had my eyes closed. My mouth was slightly ajar as I sucked in my breath when he

pushed past the barrier, slowly, gently, taking his time.

“Lena, you're shaking." he breathed against my cheek.

I tried to nod, but I was suddenly overwhelmed by a jolt of pain as he pulled out of me. and then eased

himself back in.

“I'm alright," I panted, looking up at lum.

He was looking into my eyes, watching me as he pushed further, widening me and filling me up with his

width. He gave one final slow; deliberate thrust, and then I w-as liis.

I cried out. clutching his amis as he drew in his breath. The pain ebbed away as he began to move

again, replaced by a fullness I hadn't expected.

I could tell he was holding back, trying to be as gentle as possible. His shoulders were rigid with

tension as he gripped the pillow- under my head with one hand, the other holding himself over me. I

laid beneath him. holding onto his shoulders as he inched deeper and deeper inside of me. Feeling him

inside me was doing something to my body. Every movement he made w-as sending ripples of warmth

through my core.

"I don't want to hurt you." he said in a desperate whisper, lowering himself enough to rest his forehead

against mine. He thrust into me with more enthusiasm, and it caught me off guard. Instead of pain,

however, I felt my muscles tighten, and my bands came down to grip his sides as I tried to pull him

deeper.

He groaned, shaking his head as his mouth met mine in a hungry, desperate kiss. He began to move in

and out of me with visor as he lowered himself on top of me. his arms embracing me and holding me

close.

I brought one of my legs up. and rested my heel on his back. He growled low- in his throat, nipping me

on the ear as he began to absolutely ravage me. I was unaware of the pain at that point. All I could feel

was him. He cupped my ass with one hand, driving as deep as he could possibly go. and sent me right

over the edge into absolute ecstasy.

"Xander!" I cried, my nails digging into his skin as he drove into me again and again.

"Come for me." he commanded, panting as he rocked his hips into mine. “You're so f*eking tight. f*ck!"

He gritted his teeth, breathing heavy as we both reached the climax at the exact same time.

I was in a haze as he pulled out and nearly collapsed on top of me. He wrapped his amis around me.

then flipped us over so I was laying in the crook of his shoulder instead of beneath him. We laid like

that for a long time, the only sounds in the room were our thundering heartbeats and heavy breaths.

"Did I hurt you?" he finally asked.

“No." I whispered. My body felt numb, fatigue creeping up my legs as I melted into him.

"It gets better." he breathed, liis fingers tracing a circle on my hip bone.

I closed my eyes, falling asleep to the sound of his heart.