“See…I really don’t know about this Jesper. Just in the palace today some woman came up to me and said that I won’t be accepted here—” I didn’t even get to mention his mother yet before he cut me off.
“Who, what did she look like? I will deal with her,” Jesper said with dangerous calm. My gaze swung to him immediately. He was holding LJ securely in his arms and looked like he could tear down buildings if he wanted. I gave Jesper her description and he sighed.
“You will not have to worry about her or anyone else, I assure you,” he said resolutely. “I have a meeting with the full court tonight so I will be expressing my feelings towards you and LJ and how you both are to be treated,” he said.
“And what are your…feelings towards me?” I asked more out of curiosity than anything else, yet part of me wanted to hold my breath and I wasn’t sure if I wanted to explore why yet.
“You are…well you are family now, LJ bonds us,” he said in a softer tone and I smiled at him.
“That’s a nice thing to say, thank you.” I was about to bring up the whole thing with Judith, but Jesper continued.
“Thank you, for bringing me LJ. I never knew I could feel so deeply for someone so small,” he said, looking down at little Jesper who would definitely grow to look up to his father. The fact that he loved LJ so much resonated quite deeply with me.
“I’d like to show you something, come,” Jesper said. I followed him to the king’s private wing at the far west end of the palace. “My staff has worked quickly and diligently; your suite is ready.” I followed Jesper to a set of double doors directly across the little common area, or parlor, from his. When we walked through I gasped. The suite was amazing. The main room was just as big as his, had its own living room practically that was situated in front of a large fireplace which was flanked by tall book cases. I wasn’t all that sure it was safe, but upon closer inspection the bookcases were glassed in. The back wall of the room was basically all glass so that I could see the beautiful white plains surrounding the palace and beyond the capital city. To the right was a huge bed and to the right of that was an archway that led to a nursery.
“Oh it’s beautiful, it’s perfect! How did this all get done in such a short time, it’s magic!” I said. Jesper laughed. I even spotted what looked like a stroller near LJ’s crib.
“We have certain technologies that makes things markedly easier,” Jesper answered and I beamed at him.
“Well this is just…perfect,” I breathed. The suite itself was about five times larger than my own apartment back in New York. Then I noticed that some of the personal effects that I’d brought with me were up on display. A picture of my parents were sitting on a small end table in the nursery and LJ’s baby book…I actually got a little teary eyed.
“What’s wrong, I thought you liked this?” Jesper asked, his voice confused.
“I do, I do, it’s just that—I’ve…we’ve never had a home like this before,” I admitted and Jesper was silent for a moment.
“This is your home now and you will live with want for nothing,” he said sincerely and LJ stretched happily in Jesper’s arms as if he understood every word.
*****
“You’re a…good man Jesper,” I said and he smiled at me, his eyes crinkling at the edges.
“I am glad you believe so,” he said and then walked over to me and kissed me on the cheek, surprising me…yet again.
“Uh…um, he has to go down for a nap,” I floundered, having not known what to do after that.
“I will put him to sleep. I am sure you could use some reprieve after being with him most the day,” he said. I nodded, but couldn’t comment. I felt choked up again…so this was what it was like to have Jesper in our lives, being a father. I had to admit, even though LJ and I moved to another planet, I was so grateful for everything Jesper had done to make up for things.
I left the nursery and then went into my room to look at the books. I was glad there seemed to be a lot of books on Abalonian history. I’d definitely have to read up. I opened one of the glass cases, chose a book then sat down on the couch to read. I hoped there’d be something about queen mothers in there.
“Do you like to read?” Jesper’s voice startled me almost, I hadn’t been out of the nursery five minutes and already he was walking out.
“LJ fell asleep so quickly?” I asked and Jesper smiled.
“I have a way with him,” he said and I quirked a brow at him.
“What kind of way?”
“You enjoy word games, don’t you?” Jesper asked curiously and I shrugged a shoulder.
“I guess so,” I chuckled. Jesper walked over to the couch and took a peek at my book.
“The History of Rulers. That is a good text to begin with,” Jesper nodded and I smirked.
“I figure I have to learn about this planet if I’m going to live on it…” I said, and then hesitated. If I brought up my encounter with Judith, would it create a rift in Jesper’s family? I didn’t want to cause more problems than there were already.
“I’m glad you are willing, I want you to be comfortable here…” he trailed off and his expression sobered a bit. No doubt he was thinking of what I had told him earlier, about the woman who stopped LJ and me on our exploration through the palace.
“Can I ask you something…?” I said softly. Jesper looked at me expectantly. “Will you…take a queen soon?” I had to ask. It was a question that circled in the back of my mind even though I had tried to ignore it.
Jesper looked at me for a long time, before he slowly and deliberately shook his head.
“I don’t think I could. You…you mean too much to me. Thoughts of you have been with me since the night we met. I do not think I could be with another female…I have not since, if I may speak honestly,” he answered.
I knew he was being honest. I felt the same. Ever since Jesper, and not just because I had been pregnant with his baby, I hadn’t been able to see past my memories of him. He was beautiful and enchanting, measured and steadfast. And I’d gained all that just from a handful of hours around him in all actuality. I think I knew it even that firs time I met him, wearing that strange Star Trek outfit in Central Park.
“What are you saying?” I asked. He took a deep breath, but his golden brown eyes never left mine.
“I am saying that I want you…” he said softly. Then, before I could register his movements, his hands were in my hair and he was very, very close to me. He pressed his lips against mine and heat instantly leapt up in my veins.
Jesper exhaled heavily, as if some colossal thirst were quenched. That only made me feel even more heated. He gripped my waist and picked me up with ease. Before I knew it I was being laid down on the bed and Jesper’s warmth and some of his weight covered mine. His lips were at my neck and he nibbled his way up to my ear.
I slid my hands underneath his vest and he practically tore it off so I could have easy access to his skin. It was silky and warm and I just had to kiss his chest and stomach. Jesper exhaled heavily again. I placed my hands on his chest and pushed him onto his back. I pressed my lips against his and he delved his tongue into my mouth and kissed me feverishly. Just from the heat of his skin and his urgency told me how turned on he was. Then my hand swept down to his waistband, and lower to the bulge in his pants. He groaned and pressed his erection harder against my hand.
“How do I get this off?” I asked him, there wasn’t any visible fasteners or anything. He eagerly helped me get him naked. Then, he pulled off my dress easily, and palmed my naked breasts. My eyes were on his lengthy and thick cock which was straining up towards his navel. I took it into my firm grip and Jesper inhaled sharply. I met his eyes as I started to stroke him and his were full of heat. His face displayed a sweet pain and I loved it. I loved having such a powerful being in the palm of my hand.
I scooted out of his reach and then lowered my mouth to the engorged head of his sex. When my tongue flicked out to the tip, Jesper’s hips jerked a bit, I glanced
up at him and could see that he was holding himself in tight restraint. I took him fully into my mouth then and enjoyed watching him quickly writhe in pleasure as I sucked him deeply. He took a fistful of my hair and held himself at the very back of my throat as an orgasm swept through him. He was rigid as his hot release emptied into my mouth. I lifted my head and Jesper simply stared up at me with a sort of awed expression which made me smile.
“You have never done that before,” he said hoarsely and I shrugged.
“Last time we were together you didn’t give me much opportunity to anything to you,” I said. My eyes widened when I felt his cock hardening all over again in my hand.
“That is because I wanted to know all of you,” he said and then pulled me down on top of him. He held his arms around me firmly so there was no getting away as he rolled me underneath him. He hooked my leg over his hip and then his fingers swept down to my slick folds. I was ready for him. I felt him at my entrance as he slowly pushed inside. I gripped his arms tightly as the pleasure of him inside swept through me.
Jesper thrust into me fast and hard and soon I was lost to a fiery orgasm that left me breathless and a little dazed. Soon after he climaxed again and just like that night at my place he simply kept going until we were both spent and I was unable to move my legs. I was surprised he was able get up easily and walk across the room to where the closet and bathroom was. He disappeared through the glass doors and emerged with a cloth to clean me up. When he was done he got back into bed with me and pulled me securely against his chest.
“What if we did not have to worry about the High Court, and our Abalonian laws? What if we could get married, would you marry me?” Jesper spoke a little out of character, or maybe I was just so tired I didn’t really hear him all that well.
“You want to marry me?” I asked him and forced my eyes open so I could look into his.
“I do want to marry you,” he said softly and kissed me soundly on the mouth. What did he mean about us not having to worry about the court? I studied his features and it seemed like he was in serious thought.
“Would you prefer if we did not have to think about all of…this?” he made a sweeping gesture, including the room and beyond. Was he…was he thinking of giving up his kingship? The realization dawned on me as I stared at him. He was waiting for my answer. But I didn’t want to give it if that meant he would just drop everything, his birthright, all he knows for…me. LJ would be fine either way, prince or not, but it was my life he was concerned about now. Warmth spread through my chest at my realization that his feelings weren’t just fluff. I realized I didn’t want to be without him from then on.
“Jesper I want to be with you, on Abalon. You don’t have to do anything drastic for us to figure out a way to be happy,” I said. His eyes filled with so much love and adoration that I fell silent. He kissed me hard and held me tight against his chest.
“Will you come with me then? To my meeting with the full court?” he asked me in earnest and I nodded.
“Of course,” I said resolutely, though nerves crept up my spine then for fear of what I’d be walking into.
*****
Jesper took a short nap until LJ woke us up, hungry and wanting attention. After we took care of him Jesper set him up in the stroller and we headed off to the dreaded, on my part at least, court meeting.
“So how many people are in the High Court?” I asked Jesper and he glanced down at me while he pushed the stroller, which looked a little funny to me what with his general size and sexiness.
“Eighty-nine in total, including the five members of the High Council,” he said. My eyes widened.
“That is a lot…a lot of people will be at this meeting,” I said. Jesper took a deep breath.
“They represent the public, the court. I owe them answers concerning LJ and…you,” he sighed. I did too.
“I’m just afraid that they’ll be like that woman I ran into,” I mumbled, though I was less worried about her than I was Judith. Jesper slid his hand around my waist and pulled me close.
“They wouldn’t think to be so rude while I’m present,” he said and then kissed the top of my head.
“Hey how much power does your mother have?” I asked him. Jesper tilted his head to the side a bit.
“While I am without a queen, it is as if she is still. Why do you ask?” he studied me curiously and I shrugged.
“I…I didn’t tell you before, but I ran into her earlier today too and she said something along the lines of seriously not wanting me here, and she doesn’t seem to like LJ very much either,” I said and Jesper’s expression darkened.
“She had no right to say such things to you or about my son. All will be dealt with, trust me,” he said and I nodded then simply followed after him.
We left the palace grounds entirely, but the area around the palace was surrounded by official buildings, a little like Versailles…or The Forbidden City more like. We walked right across a wide road to a grand building. I didn’t get much time to appreciate the stone architecture, because Jesper took my hand and led me inside. Meanwhile LJ stared at us with his big brown eyes in his stroller. We walked into a gigantic foyer with soaring roofs and shiny marble floors.
“Wow…” I said. Jesper smirked at me as he led me to a noisy room that reminded me of some ancient Greek forum. I soon realized that the loudness was from people arguing mostly…also like an ancient Greek forum. LJ couldn’t handle the noise and started to cry immediately as no one had yet noticed that we had arrived. At the sound of his piercing cry the room quietened. Jesper continued leading us to the bottom of the room. LJ eventually quietened on his own and once we reached the center of the room Jesper parked the stroller next to two empty thrones on a raised stage.
“Already he commands attention of the court,” Jesper said softly and smiled proudly at LJ, who still looked mad. I smirked and softly poked him on the nose, which made him smile and almost laugh.
“You can sit there,” Jesper whispered to me. I sat down next to where he parked LJ, and felt the heat of like a thousand stares. I wondered how soon it would be before I was sweating.
Jesper called the meeting to order. “Let us not delay this any further. I am sure word of mouth has exaggerated the reality of things concerning my son and Lady Clarice. I will explain the situation as it stands and then open the floor for questions.” With that, he began to explain everything from his ‘trip’ to Earth to LJ being his son and therefore heir to the throne of Abalon. Once he had finished speaking more than several people called out questions for him.
“Will she be queen then?”
“Can she be queen?”
“Is it right for an Abalonian to mate a human?” I rubbed my temples as Jesper looked to his advisors for help. One woman stood, her eyes on me; not confrontational, just curious.
“The humans are largely like us apart from differing societal circumstances, so it is perfectly acceptable for humans to mate and bear young with an Abalonian. As far as Lady Clarice becoming queen, I believe should our king choose to marry her there is nothing in our laws that would stop him from doing so,” she said. Murmurs broke out across the room, none of which sounded like they agreed with what the councilwoman said. “The question is whether our Abalonian people will accept a human as their queen.”
“I heard the High Council has made a provision so that the king wouldn’t have to marry the—lady,” one of the court members spoke up and my eyes went to Jesper who was looking at his council to respond.
“Yes such provisions in the law have been made, it is up to the king to choose his route,” one of the council men answered.
“I’d like to take issue with this,” Judith’s voice seemed to whip across the room as she stood up from the first row closest to the center. I noticed Jesper’s father seated next to her. He looked kind of wary, and actually mouthed something to Jesper which I couldn’t quite decipher. I glanced at Jesper who simply nodded then faced his mother.
“What is y
our issue mother?” he said, and the room got eerily silent. Was he supposed to call her queen mother? Did he say something weird? A small part of me wanted to lean forward with popcorn. But most of me was just very worried about what would happen next.
“That you would make the foolish decision of marrying this human female. I find it difficult to believe that the public would accept having a human as queen,” she said, bluntly. I recoiled a bit. “In fact I’d like to make a motion to send her back,” she added.
That was it, she’d dropped the gauntlet. What was worse was that about half of the room stood up in support of her. My heart dropped through the floor and I was terrified of being separated from LJ…and Jesper.
“So what have you chosen my king? Will you marry Lady Clarice?” another court member asked. Jesper’s eyes met mine and I saw a steadfastness there that slowly melted away the tension in my chest. I think we both smiled sort of subconsciously, but honestly all I thought about was the fact that I loved him. Just based on our shared look the room mostly groaned. Jesper’s turned sharply to the court in order to silence the groans, but before he could address them a council member spoke up.
“Why don’t we hear from Lady Clarice?” it was evident that the court didn’t like or care to call me lady. Jesper nodded to me in encouragement and I stood up to stand next to him, front and center…oh boy. Everyone had sat back down, including Judith thankfully.
“I have a question for the…lady,” one court member stood up and he seemed hesitant as he glanced at Jesper for permission.
“Go ahead,” Jesper said with clear warning in his voice.
“Do you wish to be queen of Abalon?” he asked in honest curiosity and I took a deep breath before answering.
“I do love King Jesper and if he would have me to be his queen I would accept the position with honor. I would learn the ways of Abalon and try my best to be a suitable queen. So yes, I do want to be queen,” I said. Jesper looked at me with surprise, as if he didn’t know I had it in me. I guessed I did my share of surprising him also. It felt a little weird, speaking my deepest thoughts in front of a room who mostly didn’t like me, but I guessed that’s what real leaders did from time to time. I needed these people to trust me and not endanger my life or LJ’s.
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