His beloved witch

Chapter 32: Iron & water

“So, you want Fergus, Argus, and Petra to sleep with us every night.”

I stroked her cheek with my nose.

     “Do you have any idea how hard it is to be with you and hold myself back?” I cupped the face of my witch, getting closer to her, breathing her amazing scent.

    “Would our fur babies stop you?”

    "Stop us, my Queen. It is getting harder for both of us to keep our hands for ourselves."

Those three humongous Doberman dogs trained as guardians behave like pups with Blanche. And now they are our babies. We will not do much with them looking at us.

"I know. It is only that I keep having these dreams with you."

This time Blanche nuzzled her nose on my neck, and my body reacted immediately. I had to pull away or I would pounce on her for another round of dry humping.

"What kind of dreams?" I asked, to change the subject.

“s*x dreams!"

I laughed. She is always straightforward, and I love it.

“Oh, my Queen.” I exhaled. “I am anxious about this day.” I took her hand and pulled her in again to squeeze her in my arms.

“You have work to do, and so do I.”

“I am not happy with this plan.”

“It is necessary to keep those females outside of the palace and your enemies distracted. Charles and Francisco will help me with protection spells, and no one will know.”

Charles is a powerful warlock, and I accepted his help because he also cares for Blanche’s safety. Besides, Francisco is supervising his work. They know Blanche will not leave me, and I will not let her go. We are together now.

“Blanche…”

She kissed my lips to silence me and calm the beast.

“We are together in this, aren’t we? So, I do my part. You do yours. We are a team.”

“I should be with you to meet my Lycans the first time.”

“Come on, it is the first, not the last!” Another peck and she walked away from me. “Next time, Andre. I promise.”

I kissed her one more time.

“Remember, my guards around you at all times.”

“Usually, I am the one who protects. It feels weird to be on the other side, now.”

“My love, you will not notice them once you get used to them.”

“Fine.” One last peck on her lips and we were ready.

My Queen should go, greet, deliver the goods, and come back immediately. That is the plan and I hope she follows it. But something tells me things can get complicated.

I had my first meeting in the morning and after three days of rest, there was a pile of work waiting for me. Fortunately, Adela kept me informed about anything in the palace with her spies. Blanche was about to hop into the truck instead of the limousine, refusing to use it. She compromised and used a SUV.

For the first time, I have wished Cara to be with Blanche, but she is busy with the party for Tricia’s birthday and hates the rural area.

My father had an appointment with me for an official matter and when I saw the document handed, I was seething.

“What have you done?” I screamed.

“Why are you so upset? The Saboya family is our ally now. Once you sign this document, they betray the traitors and come to our side.”

I am fuming. My father does not know what he has done.

“I will not sign, father.”

“The Saboya family is powerful and wealthy. Currently, the strongest of the three in the Kingdom. You must allow this royal engagement or will they feel insulted."

"Franco is twenty-five, while Tricia is only sixteen. She does not even have her Lycan!"

I am not fondant of my father’s daughters, but this is unacceptable. 

“I know, son. I have discussed this matter with Franco’s parents, and it is settled. Franco will wait. He cannot become a Duque without a duchess, but if he claims her in her birthday party, then the old Saboya Duque will prepare the handover of the title.”

“Father, you do not understand!”

“I have investigated Franco; he will be nice to our Tricia. Franco is a good male, Andre. I am not crazy to hand my daughter to a psycho, not even to secure your safety.” He chuckled.

“Is he good enough to raise our future King?”

I did not expect to tell my father soon, but I did not think he would do something like this.

“What are you talking about?”

“Tricia’s mate cannot be just anyone.”

“Why? I do not understand.”

“Blanche and I cannot have children, father.”

“What? That is impossible!”

"Tricia is the eldest, which means she will be the mother of the future King. I prefer her mate to be someone she chooses at an appropriate age, and only after passing my evaluations. However, if you appoint her mate now. The family of such a mate will see me and Blanche more dispensable than ever. They will have all the incentives to kill us and force the mating on Tricia to take the throne sooner than later."

“Andre, I am telling you. That is impossible, you can…” His eyes widened in realization. “Blanche cannot give you children!”

"We cannot, father," I stressed the word we. “And before you say or do something to regret later... Please, remember, Blanche is my mate, and I will never leave her. I plan to rule fairly many years with her by my side.”

My father was mute, defeated. I hugged my old man. He is trying to help me.

     “Thank you for trying. But once again, King Eleazar, trust your son.”

I was already in conversations with Franco. Lorenza even arranged a meeting with him today. Apparently, Blanche left a big impression on Lorenza since day one.

Parents and children can differ from their point of view about life, and it might be the case for the Saboya family. Regardless, I must be careful. I hope for the best, but I prepare for the worst.

Damn! Franco will think I played him!

“Do not worry too much, father. I need your support just not like this.”

“I am sorry Andre. I was trying to help you, but I guess my days have passed.” My father was troubled. “Still, I will face their anger. I will not hide behind my son.”

“Alright, father. We will face them together.”

By the time I finished talking with my father, I was informed that Charles wanted to talk to me. I had to squeeze the minutes because I had to leave and meet Franco.

“The spells of protections are secured. I have to leave now since I am called back home.” It must be related to Sabrina. “Francisco will stay here to help you with the rest, and once Blanche’s friends arrive, more security measures will be installed. Your palace will be safe from magical attacks, and anything against you or Blanche will be detected on time.”

“Thank you for your help, Charles.”

“Blanche is my daughter.” He said dryly. “Still, be careful, King Andre. Even after everything is done... it does not mean your palace will be impenetrable.”

    “Is there a way to make it? In case of an attack, I want my Queen to be safe here.”

“Are you preparing for war, then? Is that what you expect to happen?” He seemed worried.

"I prefer to be over-prepared, Charles. The attack from Sabrina was a waking call." I almost lost my witch. "I trusted in a witch's promise. They will not fool again me."

“Oh… she promised. But Sabrina was using a fake skin spell. Probably, she did not use her own name but mine when she promised, so the promise is null.”

"True..." Can he help me get rid of that freaking promise? “Regarding witch’s promises. How do they work?”

“We promise, we break the promise, we die.”

“I know that. But how do you get out of a witch's promise without breaking the promise? Is it possible an annulment?"

He thought for a minute.

“Did Blanche promise something to someone? What did she do?” How can he be so intelligent and still stupid at the same time? He can get things quickly but is stupid for leaving Miriam and Blanche unprotected for years.

“I do not have the details.” I lied.

I cannot ask a father for a way to get rid of a promise to have s*x with his daughter. It does not matter if that father is Charles.

Can I trust Francisco? Adela has not found a solution yet! Dry humping is fun for now. But it will not be enough, sooner than later.

“Well, we can analyze it together, when I get back.”

Oh, Charles plans to return. It is fine; I guess.

"Please, let us know in advance to be aware and confirm it is really you, next time."

He frowned.

“If you are serious with my daughter, you should marry her.”

“Marry her?”

"Yes, give my daughter a magical wedding. It is a tradition inherited from our ancestors. Humans have something similar. Although ours is celebrated in front of a tree without a priest and a water body must be near. The bride and groom wear red instead of white."

“I will be happy to do that. We are already engaged, and once she agrees, we can have our mating ceremony and a magical wedding, too.”

“Great. I expect to be invited.”

Again, I just smiled at him, but since he kept staring at me, I nodded.

Blanche is going to kill me if she disagrees. We have not talked about it yet, but we have a guest now.

Regardless, Charles left, and Francisco escorted him to the border. He does not trust Charles at all.

I did not have to wait long for Franco. After that, I have a meeting with Octavio Mongrut to hear his report. He is new and still has not had time to talk in further detail.

Franco looks as expected, tall, blond, built, and young. However, he seems different in his manners than his father. The current Duque of Saboya is arrogant and with an irking entitled attitude, ruthless in business, but there is the rumor... he is a loving father and devoted mate.

After proper greetings, Franco honored his name.

“Your highness, I am glad to attend this meeting, but I wonder if I am here to discuss the incident of my company in the border or how former King Eleazar arranged my mating with my father behind my back.”

It surprised me that Franco was not thrilled about such advantageous mating.

“I apologize for that.” The Lycan noble did not expect an apology from me. “I did not know what my father was doing. I received the request for your engagement with my sister today and I have denied it.”

“Honestly, I do not know what to think anymore. This is not what I expected from you, Majesty.”

“I feel the same. I thought you would be more interested in the position of my brother-in-law for your cooperation.”

“I am sorry to disappoint you, Majesty. I am not like my father. I have my own ambitions and my own heart.”

“So, what is it you want from me? Why are you here?”

“I need your help in two things, Majesty. One is business-related, the other one is personal. Lorenza supports your mate as Queen and thinks you can help me in both things.”

“Please, explain yourself.”

“You have your spies, and I need to know what happened in my factory.”

“My ministers determined it was an accident.”

“Your ministers have ordered investigations and I am clean. I have done everything by the book and more. This is not about that… I have managed that factory for five years, and I have made it successful when no one would pay a dime for it.”

"You think someone sabotaged your factory."

"I want to know what truly happened; it cannot be just a chain of unfortunate mistakes. Especially, when my employees could have died, many were injured. The operations were paralyzed for investigations affecting the business and my employees. I cannot let it slide."

“Can I understand you support my revolution?”

He chuckled.

“I guess so. Just not openly. Because of my position and my father’s deals with other noble families, I have my hands tied. Once I take the leadership of my house along with the title, I will side with you. Until then you will have my silent cooperation.”

“I know about the conspiracy," I told him.

“It is so obvious that it is even stupid to try something. There is a barricaded around your Queen with those other three ladies loyal to you.”

I only smirked.

It is always better to let the other party express themselves first.

“The Albane family are not stupid; I would be careful with them. Fabrizio is…” Franco sighed. “He would be a good match for Lydia, honestly.” He joked, and I laughed. “Lydia’s siblings are the stupid ones. The obsession of that female is terrifying, and she is about to do something idiotic.”

“So, it is smart to come forward before getting caught." And killed for treason. 

“I am a businessman, your Highness, not just an entitled noble as you call us.” He suddenly blushed.

“If the glove fits…”

"It does not fit me, Majesty. I also disagree with some conventionalisms. So, this is my personal request... I must add, my offer as a silent ally is not linked to this request. But if you help me, I could even give you my blood oath.”

“I am very curious about this request. Please, proceed."

“Lady Olena Grimaldi.”

I narrowed my eyes at such a request.

“The season for the official claiming has not started yet. Therefore, it is still possible to annul her engagement to Salomon Ventimiglia. You are the King! You can bless my mating with her. No one will oppose it if you do!”

“I cannot do that to her. If she and her Lycan found Salomon compatible, there is not much I can do.”

"He knew my Lycan wanted her since I saw her. Salomon was my friend, and he betrayed me! I could not do something because I had to beg my parents for permission first." Olena comes from a lower rank of nobles, not less honorable, yet I can understand what Franco went thru. "And then, I waited for Olena to be of age to pursue her, but Salomon talked to her parents first. On her sixteen birthday! When I went to ask her parents... she was already promised to Salomon.”

“Does the female even know about your intentions?”

He lowered his head. She does not.

“Salomon does not like males around her, and her parents are very strict. Besides, Baron Grimaldi is a male of honor. He disregards my position as future Duque for that promise to Salomon.”

Olena's father is my ally, not Salomon. His Ventimiglia family has been neutral until now.

What would be the best line of action?

“Unless Lady Olena decides to leave Salomon, I cannot help you." But I am smart." However, what if I allow you to visit your sister in the palace?”

It took him a few seconds to understand.

Franco will have the chance to meet Olena. Who knows? If her Lycan is not into Salomon, she might be interested in Franco, or not. Still, I helped him, and he owes me.

“Thank you, Your Highness.” Franco was grinning like a pup.

We shook hands, and Franco swore his allegiance to me.

“Probably, you already know this, but your enemies are looking for witches’ weaknesses and they found out that iron and water can weaken them.”