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Serenity opened the door to the King's private study quietly and closed it behind her. She took a slow breath as she took in the dark room for a moment, allowing her eyes to adjust to the shadows. She glided across the room to the lamp by the fireplace and lit it carefully. She turned to the couch as she took her robe off and froze at the sight of a dark figure sitting behind the desk.

Theron leaned forwarded and lit the lamp on his desk. He sat back in his chair as he crossed his arms over his chest. Serenity frowned deeply and threw her robe onto the couch in front of her with frustration.

"You startled me!" she snipped.

"I didn't think you'd be able to sleep," he responded.

Serenity rolled her eyes as she walked around from behind the couch and moved to his desk. She studied him as he studied her. She moved with a smooth elegance that sent tingles through his body. Her nightgown was see through, pale iridescent blue and somehow made her skin appear translucent. Her long silver blond curls fell down her body covering her breast from view. She paused in front of Theron's desk, crossing her arms over her chest as she stared at him.

"Are you angry that he was being affectionate towards me or that he told me the birds of prey sold their own kind into slavery?"

"Both," Theron replied looking her straight in the eye.

"You're being ridiculous."

"Hardly," he responded standing up from behind his desk. He towered over her, but she didn't budge, leaning forward on his desk to glare at him over the lamp light. "He is a very daring man to be affectionate towards the King's betrothed."

"His affection means nothing—"

"—then the next time he expresses it, dismiss him," Theron instructed with a raised voice.

Serenity stood back. She placed her hand on her throat as she looked down for a moment. She had never dismissed a man's gentle affection. How could she? If she did, she risked being beaten or raped. She dismissed Terron's aggressive sexual attraction to her and it nearly killed her.

Theron frowned when he saw the expression on Serenity's face. He stepped around the desk and approached her cautiously.

"You are not a slave anymore. You hold more power than most tigers in this territory. You can dismiss any man you wish," he said softly. He touched her chin gently, lifting it up so he could look into her beautiful eyes. "Even me."

Serenity bit her bottom lip. Was he jealous of the affection she received from Lord Carter or did he just want her to stand up for herself more? His fingers traced along her jaw line, down her neck and onto her shoulders. He pushed the straps of her nightgown down her left shoulder, keeping his deep purple eyes on hers, watching for her reaction. Was he testing her now? Challenging her to dismiss him even though her insides were starting to tingle with hot desire?

"Theron," she whispered his name as she shook her head. He caught her chin before she could look away and lowered his lips to hers. He kissed her softly, slowly with his entire mouth as his tongue parted her lips.

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders as she moaned heavily into his mouth. She didn't care if he was testing her. She wanted him. She missed his touch and affection. Perhaps she allowed Lord Carter to stroke her cheek because she so desperately wanted affection from Theron. He had been so busy the last few days that they hadn't had any time to share together.

Theron pushed the other strap of her nightgown off her shoulder and slowly dragged the gown down her arms. It fell down to her ankles uselessly and before she could step out of it, he grabbed her waist, picking her up and set her on the desk before him. He parted her legs with his body while holding her face and kissing her desperately. Serenity pushed his black robe off his upper body and stared with a haunting desire in her navy blue eyes as she laid back onto the desk slowly. Her fingers found her own sex, and she gentle began to touch herself as Theron stood before her.

He watched with immense pleasure as her fingers slid into her own body. His breath caught at how erotic her behavior was. He leaned over her, kissing her breast and dragged his tongue down the center of her torso. She moaned as his mouth grew closer to her sex. Serenity pressed her fingers into herself deeper; a gasp of pleasure escaped her lips as Theron's hot breath tickled the inside of her thighs. She pulled her fingers from her body and his mouth wrapped around them instantly, tasting her. He sucked playfully on her fingers before moving his mouth to her dripping sex. He leaned in, parted the folds of her womanhood and caressed her tenderly with his tongue. Serenity cried out as he buried his head against her and placed her hands on his head, brushing her fingers through his smooth long brown hair.

The feeling of his mouth and fingers on her body drove her crazy. Serenity didn't know how long Theron pleasured her with his tongue, but it felt so good she did not want it to stop. Her body ached for more of him. She desperately wanted him to penetrate her with more than his tongue. Theron seemed to read her mind as he stood up, pushing his cotton pants off of his hips. He looked dark, husky and handsome in the shadowy room. His purple stare jumped out in the darkness. It was full of animalistic desire that sparked a fire deep within Serenity.

He leaned over her, kissing her full on the mouth and pulled her hips to the edge of the desk.

Every emotion rushed her system as Theron pressed his aching penis into her. He pushed as far in as he could in an attempt to be as close to her as possible. He laid his body on hers, bending at the waist and rested his elbows on the desk on either side of her body. They stared at each other for a few moments; silently smiling and enjoying the feeling of being pressed together. Theron brushed Serenity's hair with his hands before kissing her.

Serenity wrapped her legs around Theron's center and bucked her hips up towards him. Theron pulled away from her with a smirk and stood up. His hands rubbed over her breast and down her torso. He grasped her hips and began to move in and out of her slowly. Serenity held his hands on her hips as he moved.

She tilted her head back, moaning loudly. The sound of her passionate cries sent thrills through his entire body. He loved that he made her cry out in that manner. He wanted to hear her scream with hot pleasure because of how he made her feel. Her head was tilted back; he could see her beautiful long neck; her round full breast shook with each thrust he sent into her. Her torso was toned and curvaceous.

He grabbed her arm and pulled her up, while still in her, wrapping her entirely in his arms. He kissed her hungrily on the lips. She wrapped her arms over his shoulders and tilted her head back, throwing her long hair out of the way. Theron grabbed a fistful of her hair, pulling gently so her neck stayed extended. He leaned down kissing and nibbling her flesh gently. Serenity began to cry out more feverishly. He knew she was close. Her fingers dug into his shoulders.

"Theron," she cried with pleasure. "Theron!"

Serenity's voice screaming his name in a begging tone sent Theron over the edge. He grabbed her buttocks and pressed into her firmly and quickly. His pace was so fast, Serenity climaxed quickly again, crying out his name for a third time. She laid back on the desk while he held her hips with firm hands. He continued to move in and out of her. Within moments, he climaxed into her. He sighed heavily and laid his head down on her breast. He stayed there for a moment, listening to her heart race and her slow breaths.

He stood up carefully, pulling away from her as he smiled gently. She laid before him, looking like a vision floating on the desk. Her hair was tussled around her in a wild fashion that was beautiful. She had a happy smile on her full lips and her eyes were glowing with passion. He took her hand and helped her up. She jumped softly off the desk and pressed her body against his. He wrapped her in his arms.

Theron wasn't entirely sure if he deserved her. Despite everything they had been through; what he had done to her and what sacrifices she made for him, he didn't think he would ever be worthy of her purity. Serenity's fingers stroked the back of his neck, bringing him back to reality.

"Are you ready for bed now?" he asked.

"No," Serenity shook her head.

Theron frowned but nodded his head. He motioned to the edge of his desk where a small stack of books sat untouched by their actions on the desk. "I pulled the books on Averian history."

Serenity looked at the books and then back at Theron surprised. She picked up her nightgown and pulled it back on before moving to the side of the desk and looking at the titles.

"History of Birds," she read. "Averian Lecture, Tigerian Territory Without Birds…" She looked at Theron who was pulling his robe back on. "Thank you."

"I think the truth will only hurt you," he whispered. "But it is your choice to decide if you want to know it. Nothing will come of it…we can only move forward."

Serenity nodded as she caught the King yawning. He must have been exhausted.

"You don't have to wait up for me, Theron," she said quickly. "You should rest."

"No," he shook his head. "I don't want to leave you alone. Just sit on the couch while you read, I will lay with you."

Serenity picked up a book and took Theron's hand. He led her to the couch. She sat down at one end of the couch, crossing her legs under her and opening the book. Theron laid his long body on the couch while resting his head on Serenity's lap. She smiled at him as he reached up with his right arm and brushed her hair gently. She brushed his hair as she read. Within moments, Theron was asleep on her lap. She knew he was tired and needed to rest.