Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 57

Rhea stomped across the room pouting and leaned against the wall close to Lee. She let out a loud sigh and furrowed her brows. She could hear the few chuckles that escaped from his mouth. She was glad he thought this was funny. She watched the other three men prepare themselves in the respective positions. "They won't let me participate... that's not fair. It's my game." She mumbled quietly. A small smile rose on her face as she inched closer to Lee. Her arms were leaning against the wall and she looked like she was casually watching the battle. She inched her finger over and wrapped her pinky finger around Lee's. She looked at him from the corner of her eye and noticed the small smile that rose on his face. "You sure you don't want to get in on the match?" Rhea watched as the battle stations were being prepared.

Lee tilted his head over towards her and raised his eyes.

"Oh... I see. You are afraid you might lose and that would look bad on your part huh?" Rhea could see from the look on his face he felt above it. He needed to have a little bit of fun so she decided she would provoke him a bit. A deep chuckle sounded from his throat.

"If you were able to strike first blood then it hardly seems like it would be a match for me." Lee smirked and Rhea's eyes twitched from his jab.

Arrogant... pompous... damn these dragons and their deity. "I see... because there is no way they could be any good if I was able to beat them. Right?" Rhea clicked her tongue. "I understand now." She spoke louder now making sure the other men heard what she was about to say next. "You are afraid to join in now that Titus is playing since he could actually beat you."

Lee was giving her an unreadable side glare. Two of the men froze while Titus laughed loudly. "It's okay Rhea. Let him keep his integrity intact."

Lee growled and took a few steps forward before turning to Rhea. "You aren't participating so just stay right there." Then marched forward to claim a position of his own. Rhea grinned and leaned back. Got him.

Titus grinned at Rhea. He knew Lee liked to act like a proper deity but deep down he enjoyed having fun too. It was just an act he liked to put on. He knew that something like this was actually right up his alley. He turned his attention to Lee and flashed him a smile. "I'm not going to go easy on you just because you are a deity."

Lee scoffed. "You're dead already. You just don't know it yet." His words sounded so chilling and convincing. This game was something he was taking seriously.

Reese seemed a bit nervous to engage in a battle with their respected deity. Rhea could already see him squeezing his hands together and flickering his eyes around nervously. While Dex was relishing in the opportunity. It might be a game, but this would be the best chance he would ever have at evaluating his skills.

Rhea leaned back against the wall watching with interest. Sure, she wanted to play too but this would still be entertaining. Titus took off his over shirt leaving his undershirt on. Lee also followed suit. She watched as his broad shoulder muscles flexed as he tossed his shirt aside. Don't drool Rhea...don't drool. It's all yours anyways... She couldn't help her gaze. She was greedily looking over Lee's body and she could admit it... there was not a pure thought in her body at that moment. Thank goodness they were all too busy focusing on each other to notice her. She was not playing her role as Titus's mate right there. She was glued to the only male that existed in her mind. And he was pure eye candy.

"Rhea... aren't you going to wish me luck?" Titus grinned and pointed to his cheek for a good luck kiss. He was going to provoke Lee so that he was angry. Then he wouldn't be thinking as clearly. Was it dirty? Eh, all is fair with war.

She was interrupted from her thoughts. She looked at Titus and folded her arms. She knew exactly what he was doing. Pfft. "No, I'm mad at you for not letting me play." She pretended to pout. It sounded like a good enough reason to her for refusing him. Titus smirked and his eyes flashed over to Lee. "You know sweetheart... at the dinner tomorrow night we are to share a formal dance. We are also to seal the end of our joining dance with a mate acceptance kiss."

"What does that have to do with anything Titus? Let's start this already." Dex shook his head not understanding what Titus was doing. He could talk about that crap later. Lee had a fixated stare on Titus. Both males had a slight glaze over their eyes as a linked conversation was being played out between the two of them.

"Umm... what is a mate acceptance kiss?" Rhea looked to Dex. She watched him look up to the ceiling and a crooked smile spread over his lips.

"Umm... well basically it is where you publicly either mark or remark your mate for all to see and accept." Dex looked at Rhea who looked horrified.

"Wait... publicly? In front of everyone? Umm... isn't that kind of too intimate." Rhea was struggling with some sort of excuse. No. No way. Nope. Titus is not slobbering all over her neck. There is no way Lee would allow that to happen either... right? Her eyes darted between Lee and Titus who were both locked in conversation.

"It is necessary for the king to publicly brand his mate. It is just a moment." Dex still refused to look Rhea in the eyes.

Pfft. Just a moment but he knows it would be embarrassing as hell that's why he won't look at her. She could manage it if it was Lee... but there is no way it can happen with Titus. Nope. None. Please...

Titus broke his gaze from Lee and looked at Rhea. "Sorry. It can't be helped. It won't be more than a moment of the night and that is it."

"Titus." Rhea had a low threatening tone in her voice. These damn dragons are just going to do whatever the hell they wanted. She was a person with feelings and was not going to be a live spectacle. "If you even come close to pressing your lips on my neck publicly tomorrow..." Her eyes narrowed on him. "You will learn exactly what happens when you piss me off." She could see the shocked look in Titus's eyes at her very real threat. While Lee's eyes flickered with pride for her.

Titus's eyes softened and he gave her an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry. There isn't a way around it."

Rhea made sure she met with all of their eyes, so she wasn't just looking at Lee's. Lee was fuming. But he also wasn't refuting what was being said. Was he just going to allow this to happen? So wait? I don't get a say in this? I HAVE to let him mark my neck or at least pretend to mark my neck. She could feel her anger rising. This was never even once talked about. She knew why Titus brought it up at this moment but why was it never brought up before? She liked Titus well enough but the mark on her neck was special to her. It was something very intimate that she shared with Lee. She couldn't let someone else touch her there.

"No one really thinks much of it. He is your mate, so it is natural. He has to make a very public showing as the king. It is the initiation that needs done for acceptance. The moment is a bit intimate, but it is necessary. The people will need to see this now more than ever because you are not a dragon. It is a powerful statement being made to have the king claiming you so publicly." Dex finally met with Rhea's eyes. He could feel some hesitation in her. Sure, it was an intimate moment. But it was very much necessary, especially in her case.

Rhea took in a deep breath as she tried to control her emotions. She was trying to think about this logically and how she could avoid this situation. In order to protect her and Lee's relationship it would be necessary. It was necessary for this to be done for the dragons to accept a non-dragon mate. The problem is it was with the wrong dragon. The more she thought about it... something that public there was no way he could only pretend. And while Lee's mark was already there and couldn't be marked over it would still feel very wrong even as a farce. It would be wrong. And then there was another fear... what if she liked it? What if it stirred something else inside of her? Unconsciously she reached up and covered her precious marking. It was her constant proof that he had chosen her as his mate. It belonged to him... she belonged to him.

She wanted to go to him. To ask him about this. She wanted to really hear his thoughts. Was she being ridiculous? It was only for a moment... maybe she was the one making a big deal out of it. The gut wrenching feeling she had in her stomach was telling her otherwise. Her eyes looked up and naturally landed on Lee. Before she could discern what emotions were in his eyes the door opened. In walked the two wicked bitches of the west along with their great grandfather. Perfect. Rhea thought sarcastically. The old man looked around the room curiously at the fruit scattered all over the place. Then his eyes landed on Lee and he grinned, walking towards him with his two grand hags in tow. "Have you given more thought about what we talked about?" The two women had a half smirk on their faces as they met with Rhea's eyes.

Lee turned and glared at the old man. He took in a sharp breath. "I had already given you my answer. I would not ask again... I am not in the mood to be lenient today." Lee's voice dripped with ice as he spoke. The hostility was not missed by anyone. A clear sign at how much he was annoyed over the mate acceptance kiss.

"I-I-I was just offering... since they are both unmated..." The old man stammered a bit as he continued.

Lee chuckled darkly and then something flashed over his eyes. They flickered upwards towards Rhea and then back to the old man. "You think that matters? I can have anyone I want. ANYONE. Whether they are mated or not. Hell... I can even have her if I want and nothing can be done about it." He waved his hand over towards Rhea and pinned his gaze on her. He grinned at the older man. "And just to prove my point..." Lee took bold steps towards Rhea. His eyes were fixated on her like a predator. He grabbed onto the back of her neck and roughly pushed her into him.

It was hot. It was rough. It was needy. Mmmm... It was delicious. He marked her lips with his furious need. His beast was enraged and was greedily staking his claim. He burned her lips and bit on her bottom lip. He forced her mouth open and plunged his tongue in her mouth. He squeezed her into him, demanding the response to his kisses. She gave him what he needed obediently. Willingly. He pulled away from her, panting just in front of her lips. Then he composed himself and fixated his gaze on Titus.

All eyes were now watching Titus. How was he going to react? His mate was just kissed, but it was by someone who he couldn't fight. Titus played his role to perfection. He squeezed his hand and balled up his fists. His eyes were dark, and his lips were almost curled into a growl. He stood firm and held his gaze onto Lee. Lee smirked and then turned his head to look at the shocked old man.

"Like I said. If I want it... it's already mine." Lee looked back to Titus. "You can blame the old man here for this. It's his fault for angering me." Lee then turned and stormed out of the room.

Titus quickly ran up to Rhea and pulled her into his chest. "Did he hurt you?" Concern was laced in his voice. It wasn't just fake concern either. He could see just how angry he was and was afraid he was too rough on her.

"I'm okay." Rhea's head was spinning. His rough passionate kiss left her reeling and wanting more. She leaned her head into Titus's chest covering her flushed face. Inwardly, she was also elated that he kissed her in front of those two snotty women. She caught the look on their shell-shocked faces. Their jaw was still dragging on the floor.

Titus looked over at the old man. "It would be best if you and your granddaughters keep their distance from me and Leviathan for the remainder of your stay." He then tugged Rhea along and slammed the door behind him as he left the room.