His Only Reward **Completed and Free**

Chapter 18 : Progress*

“So, let me get this straight, The Crone Goddess has put a temporal spell on this area so that time moves faster than normal?” Jamie said.

“That is right Princess, the time it takes for one normal day to pass in the normal world, three have passed here. It is so we can spend maximum time helping you.” Richard said.

They were both lying down on their backs in a wildflower meadow, looking at the God of Red Kites spiralling in the sky. It was a precious moment of rest for them both and they were enjoying the sun.

Jamie was three God months - or one mortal month - into her training. It had been hard at the start, especially that instant with Edward. He had apologised repeatedly and said he should not push her so far. He promised he would not do it again. Jamie accepted and her training had continued.

For the physical training, she could now able to run ten miles with ease. The first time she did it without stopping she placed her arms around Richards’s neck in joy and kissed him on the cheek in celebration. He had always encouraged her and believed that she could do it. After she did it, she quickly released him and blushed. Richard had a massive smile on his face for days.

Fitness was only a small part of her training. Richard taught her the basics of sword fighting. She could now block, attack and even sometimes hit Richard in practice. Her favourite was sword was the Rapier, a long, light sharp sword. It was quick to move around and it suited Jamie’s personality. But, Richard had demanded that she learned the s***h-oriented such as the Broad Sword. Richard expertly showed in one session, that the Rapier’s weakness was when an opponent got past its point. Jamie could hardly say “Well, your 8 pack is distracting me a lot!”  Every time Richard got close to her to show a new move, she had to hold her breath to stop herself from moaning in pleasure. She needed to get a grip fast!

Edward's session had gone surprisingly well. He taught her to channel that energy she felt and trust her body. Edward made it very clear that she would be at a disadvantage in any hand to hand combat, because of her small size. However, he taught her how to use her low centre of gravity to hit key pressure points on a body. Jamie could now kick, punch and block with ease. Edward took great pleasure in showing her some “dirty moves” like the eye gouge and fish hook. “In a fight, you have to look at all options to survive. Honour, will get you killed Princess!” Edward had advised.

However, her favourite sessions were definitely with Lux and Harper. Jamie had been fairly good with a knife and bow before the sessions which gave her an advantage. However, her speed and accuracy had massively improved. She was also more confident at using different arrow points. She was able now to use broad and felid tipped arrows. She was also shown a handy trick of spelling any arrow to make it into a signal arrow. “Useful if you are caught in a tight spot and need to call for help!” Harper had said.

Jamie loved the spy skills sessions the most. She learned all about the types of poisons that can kill creatures and their antidotes, how to kill someone without a sound, move undetected in the shadows, pick locks, detect the cloaking and listening spells and even How to break codes. She also loved learning Tessenjutsu or iron fan fighting techniques. “ Iron fans can easily be disguised if going to a gathering. Most guards check for knives or swords, not a fan!” Lux explained.

Jamie was like a sponge, and regularly practised moving in shadows to attack Edward. Edward would just laugh and say, "We are part demons, Sweetheart! Therefore, we were born of chaos and shadows. I blame Lux and Harper for corrupting our little Princess!”

Jamie’s afternoons was take up with learning how to control her elemental powers. This was much harder than Jamie thought it would be. At first, the tasks were simple: light a candle using her mind, make a seed grow, move water from one cup to another and move a leaf without touching it. After two weeks of not getting anywhere, Jamie screamed in frustration and ran into the wild meadow field nearby. She sat down and began to cry.

Richard had found her and put his arm around her. She naturally leaned in and she heard Richard hold his breath. “ I just can’t seem to get it, Richard!” Jamie sobbed. She felt like she was letting everyone down.

“Well, in my humble opinion, you putting yourself under too much pressure and it is causing a block.” Richard had said calmly. “The fear of failure is stopping you from feeling what you should."

Jamie sniffed and sat up “ I don’t understand!”

Richard sighed and explained “Allpower originally comes from emotions. Most people only have to feel one emotion, because they have an affinity for one element. You have to deal with all four elements!"

Jamie still looked puzzled. Richard said, “Ok, think back to when first met. What were you feeling?”

Jamie thought for a minute and said, “Empowered, like I wanted to make people listen. No that is not right, people were going to listen!"

“Then what happened?”

“The wind picked up.”

“Exactly, the feeling of confidence controls air magic. That is because you have to assert dominance over it to make it do your bidding. Otherwise, air will follow its nature and go off it in all directions. What did you feel next?” Richard said.

“Rage...I was really angry!"

“Right, so ..” Richard encouraged.

“The fire funnel formed because I was angry! “ Jamie exclaimed. She continued, “The ground shook because I was feeling strong and grounded... So, strength is Earth’s emotion!"

Richard smiled and said, “That is right, Princess!”

“What about water? I have not even been able to use that at all yet!” Jamie said sadly.

"Water’s emotion is love, that is why we are connected with healing," Nerida said as she appeared in front of them. "Thank you, Richard, but I take it from here. Though, I am surprised you have been watching our sessions.”

Richard quickly removed his arm from Jamie and looked embarrassed. “You know I can’t help it, I have to protect her!" he mumbled.

“It is ok, I understand. Jamie, shall we continue?“ Nerida said kindly.

Jamie and Nerida walked back to the garden. “Shall we try again?” Nerida said calmly. Jamie sat on the grass and looked at the two cups. She sighed and thought about what Richard said about emotions. She closed her eyes and thought about things she loved. She pictured her Ma and Da Immediately. She tried to remember their voices and smell. How she felt in their arms when they hugged her. Tears started to form in her eyes, she was just about to give up when she heard a small voice in her head.

“Why did you call us?“ it sounded like a bubbling brook.

“Who is this?“ She asked confused.

“We are Nerida and Nerida is us, we are water.” The voice simply said.

“Oh!” Jamie said. She was not sure she fully understood. 

“Why did you call us?” The voice asked again.

“Er, oh right, if it is not too much trouble could you move into the other cup?” Jamie asked.

“It is done!" Water said.

“Thank you!“ Jamie said. She was unsure about the politeness rules when talking to elementals.

Jamie opened her eyes to see that the water had in fact had moved the other cup. Nerida squealed with excitement. “You did it! You opened the link to water! Things are going to be much easier now!” She said with confidence.

Nerida was right! Once, Jamie used the right emotions to open the links to the elements, she had come on leaps and bounds. The Elementals Gods were all impressed by how quickly she picked things up. “You still have a way to go, but your body won’t die when you get back!” Terran had said confidently.

Jamie had been so proud! She had ran straight away and told Richard what Terran had said. She always wanted to tell Richard things!

Jamie chuckled and open her eyes. The sun was slightly lower but the Red Kite God was still lazily spiralling above. “Why are you laughing Princess ?“ Richard said. Jamie noticed he had moved on his side and was staring at her.

“Oh, I am just laughing at your poor attempts at cooking!” she said whilst smirking. It was true, Richard’s attempts at cooking had been a disaster. Nerida had once had to put out a fire before it burnt a whole forest down. He was banned from cooking after that.

“Lair!“ Richard said accusingly.

“Oh yeah, what are you going to do about it?” Jaimie said, teasing him whilst closing her eyes. Suddenly, she felt a weight on the whole of her body. Jamie opened her eyes to find a pair of Periwinkle blue eyes staring right back at her.

“Did you just challenge me? That is very, very stupid Princess because I never back down from a challenge!” he said softly.

Jamie's stomach began doing cartwheels and she was beginning to feel wet down below. “ I...I am sorry” she gasped.

“I'm sorry but demons take no prisoners! Therefore, I demand some sort of compensation!" Richard said firmly as he stared into her purple eyes. He had missed this, feeling close to his mate and being teased by her. No one else dares tease him, apart from her.

“What do..do you want?” Jamie said. She was sure her heartbeat could be heard at the back of the cottage, as it was beating so fast. 

“Ask me to kiss you!”

“What?” Jamie said confused.

“Ask. Me. To. Kiss. You!“ demanded Richard.

Jamie wanted him to kiss her more than anything in all the realms right now. “Richard will you kiss me!” She whispered. Before she could finish her sentence, Richard growled and pressed his lips against hers. Jamie instantly moaned with pleasure allowing access to her mouth. He quickly took advantage and slip his tongue into her mouth. Jamie tasted as sweet as Richard remembered, and he moaned with pleasure.

“Take it slow! We don’t want to scare her!” Amon hissed.

It took all of Richard's effort to break the kiss. He looked down at a startled and hurt face. “ I am so sorry Jamie. Please forgive me. I ..” Richard began to say, thinking Jamie had regretted kissing him. Jamie put her arms around his neck and pulled him back down. “I want more if you please, Richard!” Jamie said with a teasing smile.

“Are you sure, Princess? I need permission to go on.....” Richard's voice was strained. Every cell in his body longed to be with her.

“You have my permission, Richard!” Jamie said seriously. 

Richard’s eyes went black and briefly glowed. “I have put up a barrier so no one can see us or hear you scream my names!" He said with a voice thick with lust. “I not going to take you in a middle of a f*****g meadow, you deserve better for your first time. But, I am going make you pass out with pleasure!” He promised.

He kissed Jamie’s lips again. Jamie opened her legs wider and started to run her hands down his back. She felt the smooth skin and perfect muscles. Richard broke off the kiss and whispered “All I am is yours, but I am the one giving the pleasure today!”

Jamie looked puzzled as he moved her hands high above her head. His eyes glowed and Jamie found she could not move them. 

Jamie was scared for a split second and Richard said, “Don't worry my Princess, I would never hurt you! I couldn't because you are my fated mate. This means you are the centre of my world, nothing else matters but you.” 

Jamie calmed herself and just concentrated on Richard kneeling between her legs. His eyes went black and her whole body glowed. Suddenly, she was completely naked. Jamie gasped and he said, "We don’t need those anymore!”

Richard leant down and kissed her lips, then moved to her neck. He sucked and nibbled in all the sensitive places. He stopped at one spot and kissed it lovingly. “I will mark you there my Princess, so everyone knows you are mine!” he whispered. The words made Jamie body shake with anticipation.

Richard slowly moved down paying attention to her breasts. “You are so f*****g beautiful.” He said whilst rubbing both her n*****s. They started to become hard and Jamie moaned in pleasure.

“ Do you like that hmmm? What about this?” Richard said as he slipped her n****e into his mouth and he started to suck it. “Bloody Chaos!” Jamie said, as moaned in pleasure again. Her body was writhing underneath Richard in pure pleasure. He turned his attention to the other n****e and slowly moved his hand down to her c******s. 

Richard released her n****e as he gasped, “You so wet sweetheart already. I need to taste you now!”

He lifted his body off hers and moved down. Jamie felt her legs been fully parted and felt Richard’s mouth on her c******s. She shouted “f**k!” As Richard’s tongue started to lick it. He licked it very slowly at first and then got steadily faster. Jamie could feel waves of pressure building, “Richard, I can’t hold on!” she panted. 

“Come for me, Princess!” Richard commanded. Jamie willing complied, she arched her back and screamed as pleasure exploded in her. Richard chuckled and he moved down to her lips and moaned in pleasure as he lapped up her juices. “You taste so sweet Princess, like honey and cinnamon!” he moaned as continued to lick her. Richard then placed his thumb back on her Clit and began teasing it. It was not long before Jamie screamed as she came again. 

Richard did not relent. He moved his mouth back up to her clit and then thrust two fingers in her v****a, he moved them in and out. He felt her walls contract around his fingers as she came again. He felt he release more juices. 

He continued until Jamie passed out after the fith organism......