Chapter 12
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(Luciana POV)
"Duchess Milliana."
"Personal."
"Lady Margaret."
"Not personal."
"Lady Dante?"
"Personal." I said as I raised my hand for my tailor to adjust my dress.
"Just how many letters you have?" Nero groaned making me chuckle. Ever since he entered this palace he was walking around complaining about how boring we are.
Well, I have to admit that we are a bit boring but these are things we must do.
"All these are invitations and greeting from high society nobles and alphas. Having a bond with them is very important to maintain peace and relation." I replied as he groaned.
"But this many letters..." he groans looking at the piles the messenger is holding.
"It can't be helped. It's a big kingdom"
"Red is really mistress's color." the tailor commended as he stepped back and looked at me with shining eyes.
"Thank you, Sir. As always I am impressed." I looked at the mirror and turned a little to see the backside.
The ball gown was a combination of red and black which consisted of 4 layers. It was accompanied by a big red bow in the back and a small hat with a black net covering the right side of my forehead, just above my eye.
My eyes involuntarily went to my mate. He looked away the moment I caught him staring.
I couldn’t help but smile a little mischievously.
"What do you think of it? Nero?" I asked as his head snap to me.
I smiled c*****g my head to the side.
"Why do you want my opinion?" he replied sassily but I could hear a small shiver in his voice.
"Because you are my mate. We both are going to wear matching outfits." I smiled making his eyes widen.
"What?"
"Don't worry, Alpha Nero! Your majesty had given me 2 weeks to make her dress but for you, we don't have much time. But your dress will be ready by tomorrow!" the tailor grinned in excitement.
Nero on the other hand looked horrified.
Time passed quickly with him. For the first time, I actually had some fun while working. Nero and I sassed each other most of the time. Whatever I do, he would find something he hates about it.
"I think you should call it a night."
Nero suddenly voiced making me lookup.
"You look sick."
"I feel sick." I admitted.
"Then stop working." he rolled his eyes making me sigh.
"I can't. I have to finish this today." I grunted before flinching at a sharp head pain.
"Bullshit."
I jumped shocked as he stood up from his chair.
"What are you doing?" I asked as he walked to me. I squealed as he pushed the chair back and stared into my eyes.
"If you don't rest properly then you won't be able to work properly." he said. His face was so close to mine.
A few more inches and our lips will meet.
I looked at them. They looked very alluring. I felt the urge to run my tongue over them.
"I hope you are not thinking of kissing me." he said as my eyes widened.
"I..." I blushed about being caught.
I still felt the urge to kiss him. To touch him and feel the sparks between us. I felt like those sparks will soothe the pain I feel in my body.
Maybe that is why I am feeling even greedier.
'f**k this' I said in my mind before slamming my lips to his.
The moment my lips met him, I understood what the hell I did.
Shit!
I was going to pull back but I felt a hand on the back of my head pulling me closer.
The sparks grew and just like what I thought, my pain eased.
But what shocked me most was the fact that he kissed me back.
Maybe it was because of the mate mark. Maybe he didn't do it on purpose but my heart jumped in joy.
I wrapped my hands around his shoulders. His hand grabbed a chunk of my hair pulling me closer to him.
I felt the rush in his kiss. It was very sloppy but it felt amazing.
My first kiss with my mate.
I bit his lips making him groan. I nibbled on it and he tightened the hold on my hair taking a raspy breath.
But it surprised me completely when he took dominance over the kiss. This time he bit my lips making me moan in pleasure.
His other hand started to move down my shoulder, down my spine and I arced my back feeling the tingling trace his fingers left behind.
But then it got ruined. I coughed.
I coughed loud covering my mouth and turning around.
During the time I pushed him and I heard a thug sound. He must have fallen on the ground but I ignored it while trying to contain my cough.
A few seconds later I turned around.
He was still on the ground staring at me in shock.
"s**t!" he cursed running his hands through his already messed up hair.
I could see the regret in his eyes.
"Stupid mate mark!" he cursed.
I felt my heart break as he glared at me while wiping his lips.
"Oh now, you're blaming your mark?" I growled feeling angry.
"Then who should I blame?"
"How about yourself? The mating mark shows you your mate but you decide to resist them or not. Are you strong enough to resist the urges?" I raised my eyebrow making him growl.
"f**k you!" he said making me stand up.
I felt the urge to take dominance over him. He frowned as he saw me walk to him. I knew the room was now filled with my suppressing power. It didn't seem to be affected him as well.
He was staring at me with cold eyes.
He stiffed as I sat on his lap, both my legs on either side of him.
"What the hell are you doing?" he shouted but I covered his mouth. His eyes widen and he didn't move from his place.
By now my head was spinning. Maybe using my powers when I am sick is not the best idea.
I felt more drained. I knew I will faint anytime.
"Nero." I whispered making him go still. I went closer to his ear, by now black spots starting to fill both my eyes.
"You are my mate. Like it or not, I will make you mine."
I heard him growl on my words but stiffened when I fell limp on his hand.
"Luciana!" he shouted but felt it far away.
Before I could respond I felt myself falling asleep by the calm feeling of his sparks.
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