Under Her Skin [+18]
Chapter Ten

Eridaya was as beautiful as ever. The sun shined brightly on it, warming the bare skin of Katara as she climbed out of the boat. Erix grabbed her hand before she could go up the hill that would show her the full castle.

She turned to face him. "What?"

He had put his cock back in his pants. Erix pulled off the black tunic he wore and held it out to her. "You're naked."

She glanced down at herself. In between her thighs she was still slightly wet but the air was drying. She didn't want to tell him that she state was normal for Eridaya, that she had seen multiple people fucking in the forests. Katara nodded her head, trying to ignore his tattooed chest as she pulled the tunic down her body. It fell to her knees and was so wide she wondered if she would be able to fly in it.

He watched every movement she did. Was this how Fae were like after sex? But Katara knew it wasn't because of the sex, no matter how good it was and how fast she had cum. It was the bite mark.

A wolf had bit her once during sex but she hadn't really understood the proper meaning behind being bitten, but the Wolf had growled at every male who talked to her, his scent had told everyone she was off limits. He walked her home. He would wait out the door, to see if he could hear her breathing inside. He would follow her everywhere she went. To the point where she had finally told her mother and then her mother had laughed but the Alpha king had told her to be careful. He didn't care what she did in her life, he didn't raise her to be an elegant lady as the Sire of vampires had taught her. The Alpha had taught her how to be a fighter. He had explained the meaning behind a bite and then after that day, she never allowed anyone to bite or claim her.

Today was an…exception. Not a mistake but a moment taken in pleasure.

Erix watched her as if he could see all the thoughts in her mind so she sighed. "As much as I liked the se-" she didn't get to finish her sentence as his arms snaked around her, his lips claiming hers.

She moaned into the kiss he deepened, standing on her toes.

No no no.

Instantly she pulled away from him, pressing a hand on his chest. "You have to stop that." She breathed, trying to control her rapid heartbeat. She wanted nothing more than to rip his clothes off and to ride his dick.

He snarled, sensing her arousal, pushing onto her hand as if he would fuck her right there and there again. She would gladly allow it. "Listen to me, Erix." She snapped her fingers in front of his face, with her other hand still pressed against his chest. "I don't need a territorial Fae male who can't seem to keep his hands off me. Save that for later, when I replace out what's going on here." Amusement filled his eyes as he listened to her. "Right now, I need the warrior that everyone seems to be afraid of, okay? Then we can get back to fucking like wolves later."

"I'm a Fae."

"Fine, fucking like fae later." She lowered her hand, waited a few seconds before turning around and climbing up the hill.

"Just bend a little more." He said behind her as she reached up to pull on the branch of one of the trees. Katara did exactly that, not allowing him to think she was afraid of his touch. An answering snarl followed her but she pushed it out of her mind as she stared at the castle.

She saw wolves shifting into mid air as they ran after each other, laughter escaping them. She saw vampires flashing around, moving faster than the winds. People were in the markets, walking through the streets, laughing as if nothing had bothered them.

She smiled softly, walking towards them slowly. She didn't care what Erix did even as her body called for him. She walked slowly before her slow walk turned to a fast pace and then a sprint.

"Katara is home!"

"Is that katara?"

"Oh my Gods!"

"Katara has returned!"

"Katara is home!"

Laughter escaped her lips as she felt arms wrapping around her as she stopped in the first street of homes. She hugged each person back, asking them how they were, if their child was okay. They were mostly vampires but she met the wolves, resting her forehead against theirs in a silent prayer to the ones they had lost.

She moved forward, moving through the crowds of people that came to see her. She needed to get to Nik, to Roscoe, to the Vampire Queen and the Wolf King.

Katara sprinted down the markets, a big grin on her face as she saw Nik standing guard next to the black gates. "Nik!" She shouted out to him and immediately he whipped his head to look at her with wide eyes.

A laugh escaped her lips as she ran towards him. He pushed open the gates as she jumped up into his arms. He wrapped them around her, holding her closely, mumbling how they had all missed her. She was laughing and crying as she held onto him tightly.

This was the male who had taught her a lot in her life, who had picked her up when she made mistakes and guided her through it. The male who had claimed to be her older brother and treated her like his own daughter.

A snarl echoed through the air and into her ears and mind. Her toes curled slightly before she patted Nik on her shoulder so he could put her down. With her feet planted back on the ground, she twisted in arms to look at Erix who stood with Eridayains behind him, with curious stares.

"You smell different…" Nik muttered, completely ignoring the Fae Male who looked like he was thinking of a thousand ways to kill Nik.

"He bit me and now thinks he can snarl at anyone he wants." She sighed before taking a step away from Nik. Erix followed her with his eyes as she walked towards him. "I told you to snap out of it."

"If you start to jump in other males arms, I'm going to punish you so thoroughly, you won't be able to walk." His voice was a murmur though his body was rigid even though her knees weakened at his voice and his words.

The Wolf boy was never like this. He allowed her to breathe yet Erix looked like he was counting every breath she took. A frown tugged on her lips wondering if Fae were worse at controlling their urges. "As much as I think I would enjoy that-" He dared a step forward at her inviting words. "You have to control whatever is happening to you. You're making a scene and quite frankly though I enjoy them, I'm not really enjoying this attention."

He sighed, pushing his hands beside him as if forcing himself not to reach out to her. "You're not making it any better by standing in my tunic."

"I can always walk around bare. I have no problem with it."

His golden eyes glared at her. "Take it off and I'll fuck you right here in front of everyone in Eridaya."

She tried not to smile at his words. "And you say I have a filthy mouth." She patted his chest before spinning around and grinning at Nik who watched Erix with wary eyes now.

"Nik." She walked back towards him again as he wrapped an arm around her shoulder, keeping her close. She wrapped her arm around his waist, grinning up at him. "Wisteria is nothing like this place." She said as he walked her through the gates.

She knew Erix was following them.

"I came for you." His voice sounded defeated. "But they wouldn't let me through."

"I didn't know." She told him truthfully. "When I found out, I tried to come as quickly as I could. Is everything alright here?"

He nodded his head, walking with her through the castle doors. "They tried to attack us again but the Wolf King was ready. He killed them all with his bare hands and then the vampires crossed the mortal lands as the wolves stayed behind to defend. The Queen wanted you home so I came to get you, but they sent me back."

She had missed so much.

"We fought them and killed their king and Queen."

Katara gaped up at him as he chuckled. "I think after seeing how you still called yourself a wolf even when another Fae stood in front of you, it somehow gave the Wolf King a kick up his ass-" Nik chuckled as she did it. "We were strong when we're together but now we have more humans to look after."

"Maybe drink their blood?" She offered to Nik who shook his head instantly.

"The blood will weaken us. I like to drink out of my own kind, thank you very much." He pushed open the throne room that she was so familiar with.

Katara froze as she saw Prince Arran with the Vampire Queen in his arms. She was passed out, as was the king who lay on the ground. Nik drawed out his sword just as Katara listened to the heartbeats of the Royals.

They were all fine.

Arran had a wicked grin on his face which flickered as he looked at Erix who stood behind them. "I gave you everything." Arran spat as he threw the queen onto the ground. Nik tried to hold her back but she walked into the throne room. Arran was drunk and covered in blood. She could smell the alcohol in the air. He ignored her, as he glared at Erix. "I was doing all of this for you."

"You wanted power." Erix spoke as he stood behind her. Like he would reach out and turn her around before Arran could lift a finger. "You didn't do anything for me other than make me do your little shit." He growled like a wolf.

Nik barely moved from his spot, his eyes glued to the King and Queen like Katara. This was between Arran and Erix, not her. "I did it to protect my people when they came through the door."

Erix's answer was calm. "I told you a thousand times in the last five hundred years. Nobody will harm this land. I will guard the realm gate, fight anyone who dares to cross it within the few seconds you have to close it. I gave you my word that I will not let anyone into this world."

"Your word means nothing."

"I'm bound to your kingdom, Arran and it means nothing to me now."

"Why because you finally have someone warming your bed?" Arran turned his gaze onto her. "What is it about you, Katara? Every fucking kingdom wants you. Do you open your legs for every royal?" His words were a slur as he stumbled forward, as if approaching her.

A snarl escaped Erix from behind her. Before she could even answer Arran back, Erix had thrown the dagger in his hands straight towards him. Within a blink of an eye, Arran fell to the ground with the dagger stuck in his throat. "He killed his parents." Erix said, his voice filled with disbelief. Katara could hear Arran choking on his blood as Erix walked towards him.

She did not move, not as Nik ran to the King and Queen who were slowly stirring awake. Erix had killed the Prince of Wisteria. She watched in shock or horror as he sliced the dagger across Arran's neck, beheading the Prince before he had a chance to heal himself. "I was bound to his parents by a witch's blood. He killed them and it's the only way I could kill him." He was surprised himself.

"Katara?" The vampire queen dusted her gown before opening her arms as Katara ran towards her and the Wolf King. Nik chuckled as watched them all embrace each other.

"Eridaya has missed you." The Queen spoke, ignoring the dead Prince.

"We must throw a party for you." The Wolf King said, placing a gentle kiss on top of her head. "I know Nesrin would have loved to see you home, as well as my brother." The Alpha.

Her eyes softened. "I would like that very much."

Erix coughed and instantly the Wolf King turned to look at him. "You again." A growl followed his words.

Katara tried to hide the happiness from her face. They would die protecting her if Erix so much as touched her. Before he could scent the mark on her shoulders that was tingling slightly, an indication it would soon disappear, Katara spoke. "This is Erix…"

She waited for him to say his full name but he shook his head. Fine. "He's not from this world, your majesty. He comes from a different realm."

"Is that the Prince?" The Queen questioned glancing down at the beheaded Arran. She frowned, her face tightening. "You killed him on our land, male." She glared at Erix. "We can not afford to have a war with the fae who have magic."

Erix paid no attention to the growl escaping the Wolf King again. "Amaris will take over Wisteria. They have always wished for that extra land. I am sure your princess-" He glanced at Katara who was watching the exchange. "Will talk to her friend, Princess Delphine, to come to some sort of arrangement. If you truly fear Wisteria, I very much underestimate the heart of a wolf and a vampire." He taunted them slightly.

Katara glared at him. "Erix. Shut up."

He snarled at her, opening his mouth to say something but she turned away from him and looked at the Royals. "Delphine won't allow her father to attack Eridaya. If it comes to it, I'm sure I can defend us." The flames stirred inside of her though she felt useless that she had missed everything."Right now, I'd like to sleep. Tomorrow I want to help Erix return to his realm."

Erix seemed to have stopped breathing.

"Which realm is that?" The vampire queen questioned.

"Kavan." Erix answered quietly. The Vampire queen blinked at his answer. "Do you know of it?" Erix asked after noting the sudden change in her face.

Katara watched her, the sadness appearing in her eyes slowly but she pushed it away. "No." She turned to look at Katara. "The gate to the realms is in Pearlmire. It's too dangerous. Nobody has ever come back alive from that land." Katara knew the queen was lying.

"I'd like to make history then." Katara crossed her arms, a grin on her face. "If I come back alive, I'll be the Alpha. You know he did it and so have you both." She looked at the king and Queen who nodded. "Right now though-" she walked towards Erix, grabbing his hand. "I'd like to show Erix my wonderful room."

He followed her, a smirk on his face, as they both ignored the loud growl of the Wolf King who had scented his claim on her. "Your room?"

"Maybe I'll show you the washroom, the closets, and the big bed…." She felt her body purring to life again as he spun her around, claiming her lips.

Katara wrapped her hands around his neck, as he placed his own under her ass, lifting her up. She wrapped her legs around him, deepening the kiss.

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The End.

Rushed ending because I had this idea for book 2, lol.