Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 42

"Rhea... it's not happening. I'm sorry. I thought I could if you wanted it... but I can't." She felt his grip tighten around her. "You are mine, Rhea. MINE. I'm afraid I can never allow you to walk away. I will fight for you until the very end. There is no escape from me because I will always find you." Rhea listened to his words trying to make out where it was coming from. Was it bad to admit that she found his possessiveness over her a bit hot? She would be lying if she said it didn't heat her core a little bit. However, she had no clue what he was talking about right now.

Rhea tilted her head up to look at him. His eyes were no longer his dark l**t filled eyes. There was a soft sadness in them as he looked down at her. She gave him a small smile in confusion. "I am yours Lee. I'll always be yours. And... will you always be mine and only mine?" He was looking at her confused now.

"You weren't wanting to leave me?"

"Say what? No, never." Rhea almost felt like laughing at his serious question. What moron would leave him?

"Then... I'm confused. Something felt like it was bothering you." Lee was gazing into her sapphire eyes. They were so beautiful and captivating. They were looking at him with a doe eyed vulnerability that made him want to wrap her in his protecting arms and seal her away from the world.

"Sometimes it feels like tomorrow when I wake up you won't be mine anymore. Maybe it was a dream, or you decided I am not what you wanted? Just for one reason or another... I mean there are so many women wanting you. So, it is hard to understand why it is me and if it is really me." It was embarrassing to admit it and she felt very vulnerable even saying what was on her mind. But her mother always told her it was best to let everything out in the open. When you don't communicate that is when poor assumptions are made. Her mother knew this best from experience. She could feel the slight vibrations under her fingers from Lee's chest. He was laughing? Here she was exposing her vulnerability and he was laughing? She went to pull back but he was holding her firmly in place. "Rhea. I am yours and will always be yours. There will never be anyone but you. You don't even realize it. How perfect you are, how beautiful you are, you have a gift that draws people to you. You are my mate, but you have completely captured my heart. In a word you can easily bring me to my knees. No one but you Rhea. It can never be anyone but you. The fact that we are feeling the same way about each other... I never thought you would feel as deeply for me that I do for you." He reached down and gently cupped her cheek with his hand. He loved her too damn much. Her eyes pulled him in, drowning him, like a siren beckoning him. He leaned down and very tenderly pressed his lips against hers.

The kiss was sweet. The tingling burning sensation rippled from her lips throughout her body. This felt like so much more than a kiss. It felt like their souls were being branded together. Her stomach flipped as she felt the deepness of his affection in it. It was intense and emotional. She finally felt it. She could feel his feelings in this kiss. She was finally able to feel, to know, that he wasn't going anywhere. She wanted him to feel this too. She wanted him to know how much she belonged to him. She pressed into him. Pouring everything she had into the soul delivering kiss. No more doubts. The time to doubt was over. They were showing each other that they were committed to one another. When he gently pulled apart from the deep kiss, he lightly pecked her forehead. His hot breath whispered into her, "I love you, my fairy.".

"I love you, Lee. We are kind of silly, huh?" Rhea giggled. What she had just thought felt very silly now.

"No, I don't think so. I think it shows how much we think about the other. Thank you, Rhea, for sharing your feelings with me."

"Lee." Rhea reached up and brushed her hand against his cheek. "I'll trust you and believe in you." She then gave him a big smile. "But I am never going to be okay with the succubus that are constantly drooling over you. I know if they got the chance, they would be on you faster than I can blink."

Lee chuckled. "Sounds like I am not the only one who can be possessive. I like it. Of course, you know I feel the same way..." He leaned his face into her hand. "I don't trust any of these men around you, but a few. Let's just say I am holding on by a thread with the way they are looking at you. And having said that... we probably need to head back."

"I told Titus I was only going to be for a moment... oops." Rhea scrunched her shoulders up and bit on her bottom lip. Hopefully he wasn't worried.

"He saw me leave. I am sure he knows that I am the one keeping you away." Lee gave her a wry grin. He walked her up to the door and just before he opened it he felt her reach up and pull him down to her. She pressed her lips into his and then smiled. "Okay, just needed one more kiss to get me through." Rhea winked at him and then opened the door. He chuckled and followed her out.

"I'll follow behind you. It wouldn't look right for us to be really chatty and walking side by side. I wouldn't do that." Lee gave Rhea a small frown, but she met it with a cheerful nod. She was trying to make the best of the situation. She was going to cling to the memory of what they just shared together. She was going to hold it special in her heart. The moment when she realized that he was just as insecure with their relationship as she had been.

They walked down the stone corridor. The gentle sounds of the footsteps echoed over the cold walls. As they approached the kitchen area she could see Cody and Kelsie leaning against the wall outside of the door. Oh crap. She turned around and gave Lee a pitiful look. She could hear him chuckling. She had to pretend like she didn't know. She didn't want to embarrass them and wanted them to tell her when they were ready to.

"Rhea, certainly took you long enough to come back for us." Cody said as he walked up to her.

Bet you are happy about that. She thought to herself. "Well, guess what I managed to do. I managed to make friends with the Southern kingdom's prince" Lee growled when she mentioned him, and she smiled as she continued. "and they have agreed to join the fairies when the time comes."

"That's amazing Rhea. I knew if anyone could do it you could. You have almost gotten all the kingdoms to join. Only one left." Cody said as he beamed at her proudly. He walked forward to give her a hug.

She stumbled backwards and began to fall. Lee caught her and gently lifted her up. She still felt a bit grossed out seeing her brother like that and she was not feeling one of his hugs right now. Especially when she knew he had dried up make out sweat still on him. Lee grinned down at her. He almost laughed through his smile.

"Are you causing trouble for our lord?" A voice hissed out from the end of the corridor.

Lee eased Rhea to her feet and then took a sidestep away from her. The bitter man dressed in purple walked up and bowed his head to Lee. "My apologies, my Lord."

Lee turned his head away from him without speaking. Apparently, Melvin was someone not significant enough for him to speak to.

"You might be the king's mate, but this is an entirely different issue if you offend our deity."

"He didn't have to catch me. He chose to. I don't see how that can be offensive to him." Rhea rolled her eyes and stood up to the man with confidence. She did not like him at all. He was a snake. She could feel the deception leaking out from him. Cody immediately took a protective stance next to Rhea as did Kelsie. A guardian was not one to be messed with. Even Melvin knew this and there was a sparkle of fear in his eyes.

"I don't appreciate your tone with my princess. She is not only the fairy princess but also your king's mate. I wonder how he would feel with the way you speak to her."

"I'd feel pretty damn pissed." Titus growled as he marched towards them. Weston was beginning to ask questions since Rhea had been gone for so long. He had to leave and be the concerned mate even though he knew that Levi had probably captured the delicate fairy. Still his timing was perfect since he caught Melvin being an a*s towards her. It would be uncalled for if Levi intervened. Why would he care in these little matters? He could see from the dark glint in Levi's eye that he was going to snap any second. Probably killing Melvin in the process.

"My lord. I meant no disrespect. It is just we can't afford to have her offend our deity." Melvin bowed his head as Titus approached. His eyes flickered with resentment as Titus pulled Rhea into his side.

"I'll deal with the deity. It isn't your business. You will respect my mate. Or there is going to be a real problem. One that you will regret. I promise you. And what are you doing down this hall. This is my wing. GET OUT!" Titus bellowed the last two words. Melvin flinched and slinked away with haste. On second thought Titus should have made him answer the question but he was too furious with him right now. He was a problem. He knew eventually he would have to deal with him. He turned and looked at Rhea. "Ditching out on the meet and greet?" Titus smirked at her knowingly. "Sorry but you are the number one person that everyone wants to meet. That's the problem when you are with such a popular guy."

"Well, it isn't so much that you are popular, but they have to accept you as the king so... I mean you can call it whatever you like if it makes you feel better." Rhea teased at him playfully.

Titus tugged her along. "You guys are welcome to come to if you want. Or you are welcome to go back up to our little pad. Your choice."

"As long as you are keeping an eye on her then I think I am going to go ahead and go back. Might as well get a nap in before dinner." Cody said in an uninterested tone.

"I don't really need a nap before dinner but hanging around a bunch of dragons are not really my thing." Kelsie said with a quiet almost guilty tone.

Yeah, I bet he is going to take a nap. Right after he has dessert before dinner. Rhea nodded her head for them to go ahead. Titus tugged her along with him and she glanced back a moment. She saw that Cody and Kelsie were no longer there and then she started laughing. She heard Lee begin to chuckle as well.

"Wait? What is so funny? What am I missing?" Titus stopped and looked back at Lee.

Rhea reached her hand up and rubbed it over her face. "I need a drink. Something strong."

"I don't think so. I don't want your judgement impaired around these animals." Lee said with a fatherly tone.

"But..." Rhea pouted as she made an eye motion the way Kelsie and Cody went.

"Something light. If you still need something heavier later, you can have it back in our place." Lee grinned seeing the uncomfortable expression on her face.

"Okay, what? Tell me?" Titus begged. Neither of them said anything.

"It's nothing Titus. Come on. Introduce me to your kinfolk." Rhea sighed. She felt a bit sad though. Maybe it was embarrassing for Cody and Kelsie or they didn't know what to call it yet. But she thought for sure that they would tell her. One was her guardian and brother. The other her best friend. Maybe they just needed some time to talk about it. They might not even know yet to say what is going on between them. For now, she would give them a reprieve