ROMANCE: BBW PARANORMAL ROMANCE: Bear Prince’s Witch Bride (Bear Shifter Royalty Military Arranged Marriage Romance) (Paranormal Alpha Male Fantasy Romance)

by Liza Lightwood

  He pulled my dress off, the look of surprise on his face when he noticed that I wasn’t wearing any underwear was priceless. It wasn’t planned like that, I just didn’t have any. In a compound with mainly men, and women who clearly had no love for me, that was one detail they missed when they gave me a new wardrobe.

  He moved over me and I pulled his mouth to mine, kissing him. He groaned into the kiss as our hour tongues collided, fighting for dominance in a confined space. I was throbbing with a need I’ve never experienced before. I was a virgin in body but in mind I was long lost.

  He finally broke the kiss and his lips moved down, paying special attention to the tiny scar against my neck. It was a soothing sensation that made me melt on the inside. He descended further down and flicked his tongue over one of my nipples while he rolled the other between his fingers.

  “Oh gods,” I whimpered, it was almost too much to bear.

  His mouth moved to the other nipple and I arched my back, he was kissing all the right places, but there was a need much greater. I tugged at his hair with one hand to pull him up while I slid the other one under his arm, digging my fingers into his skin and wrapping my legs around his.

  “Arabella, are you sure?”

  “Now is not the time to ask that question,” hardly able to contain myself, I ground my hips against him.

  “You are still a virgin,” he said gruffly, as he tried to keep himself elevated. How the did he know that I was a virgin, and why would that be any concern of his anyway?

  He must have read my mind, and as he planted soft kisses along the side of my face to my ear, he said, “I’m the Prince of my Clan, my bear would not have considered you as his mate if it was otherwise.”

  Oh well bloody hell, so he’s a bear shifter, a Prince, I’m a shifter and a witch, our concoction spelled disaster but I didn’t care, right now all I wanted was him.

  “Edmund, please… just please don’t make me beg.” I had already reached a point of no return and if he didn’t make love to me now, I was going to have to use my magic to pin him down and take him instead.

  Luckily it didn’t come down to that, the moment I pleaded with him, he dipped his head into the juncture between my shoulder and neck. I could feel his intake of breath as his rock hard length pressed against my clit.

  “Oh my god…” I started to say, but I was soon silenced when he raised his hips and drove himself deep into my core. He took me slowly at first, and between his laborious breaths and groans, his pace picked up. With each thrust my body adjusted to his size until I was meeting him thrust for thrust.

  Our bodies entwined like vines. Not knowing what exactly to expect, I braced myself as my body started to tingle all over, and before I knew it, I felt singed with fire. We both reached the summit of sexual pleasure, where ice and fire combined into an unstoppable storm. Bound together in body, mind and soul, I knew that there was nothing other than death itself that could separate us.

  Chapter 8

  Arabella

  With the binding spell broken and the compound exposed, I had to work hard at getting a powerful protection spell. This wasn’t anything like I’ve ever had to do before. This was a spell to protect an entire Clan of bear shifters. I spent most of the day in the Alexandria room, where I researched relentlessly. Arcane records and spell books that dated back to the early sixteenth century lay open before me and yet, there was no spell in them that I could cast. Most of them required blood magic, which I was not a great fan of. The worst part was that the spells I cast as a Strega witch required herbs, and it wasn’t as if I could go to the nearest grocer. Edmund had their greenery but it was mostly for food, there were no magical herbs to be harvested and time was ticking.

  I stood up and stretched my arms and legs to get my blood circulation flowing again. Surely Maura must have had access to such a spell. Why else would they have acquired her services?

  I tapped my index finger against my lips and scanned the books before me. They may have had value in the old world, but here they were pretty useless. Then something caught my eye. A small insignia on one of the books at the bottom of the pile, that looked very familiar. I trawled through the recesses of my memory and I tried to recall where I saw this symbol before, but nothing came to mind.

  It was a combination of the symbol of the goddess, blood and death. It made no sense. The goddess was the giver of life, why would she be associated with blood and death?

  I rubbed my hands tiredly over my eyes and slumped down on the chair behind the desk and closed my eyes. I had to centre my thoughts, do some serious housekeeping and get back to the basics.

  I glanced around me and noticed that there was no one else left in the library, which was pretty convenient, but I also didn’t feel at ease here. Despite my earlier yearning to visit this room, the presence of an entity lingered here, and was most likely placed here by Maura. I quickly gathered a few of the books, including the one with the insignia and made my way back to my room, the only place I felt safe. Having cleansed it from all evil, it was my own space of solitude and peace.

  I locked the door behind me and went to pull the box that contained my magical arsenal out from under the bed. I was going to have to start with a locator spell, it was my only hope to find the protection spell I could cast to protect my clan. My clan – when did these creatures become a part of my life circle? A few weeks ago I was a mere semi-mortal. A witch, who only by the grace of magic and the gods, was able to defy time and live longer than the average human and now I was staring at eternity as if it was a life sentence. Chronos, the father of time, clearly had a few tricks up his sleeve.

  I emptied the satchel filled with white and black pebbles onto the ground and started to place them in a circle with the exact measure of distance between each one. This time instead of white candles I used the black ones and placed them in strategically, representing the elements. Once the circle was cast, I entered it and sat down with my legs crossed.

  “Isis, Astarte, Diana, Hecate, Demeter, Kali, Inanna,” I chanted over and over until the candles lit up one by one. The goddesses have heard my plea and I could feel their presence as they all formed an ethereal circle around me. Their ghostly whispers soothed my soul as I sat amongst them focusing on the peace that surrounded me.

  With my eyes still closed the room materialized in my minds-eye and I reached for the small cauldron filling it with the last of my rain water, then placed it on the altar in front of me. Next I took the rune with the eye of Horus, and dropped it in the cauldron.

  “Keeper of all that’s real, let all that is hidden be revealed. Far and wide, across the threshold, what my eyes cannot see, bring forth to me.”

  In my vision I saw the hem of a black cloak as it floated over the floor near the bed, and then I saw what I needed to see, a blue haze of smoke resonating from under the bed.

  “Thank you!” I cried out as I opened my eyes, and the magic around me vanished instantly.

  I jumped up and pushed the bed out of the way. Underneath the bed was a small opening carved into the carpet that covered the floor and as I waved my hand over it, I could feel the tingle of an ancient force traveling up from my finger tips to my shoulder.

  This was dark magic, I realized as I peeled the carpet away. But if dark magic was the only way to protect my clan I would do so willingly.

  I took out the small wooden box and slowly opened it, then took out the small scroll that was tied with a red ribbon.

  Reflectempra pestem, mystifendio celestiteus. This spell not only protects but it locates as well. With the right combination of blood from either source, the clan would not only have the protection of the gods, they would be able to locate Lucifer’s Hordes long before they could breach the compound. The only problem was that I don’t have a Vampire hanging around for local blood donations.

  This was quite the predicament. No wonder Maura could never apply this magic.

  Chapter 9

  Edmund

  I stood bef
ore The Elders to consult them on Arabella’s acceptance among us. It wasn’t every day that a hybrid was the one who would evidently save us from annihilation. And I knew had to do whatever it took to convince them that she was no threat.

  “She has to be banished,” the eldest stated gruffly, “Hybrids are not like us, and she does not fit in amongst us.”

  This was harder than I thought and with my hands behind my back I paced in front of them.

  “She’s our only solution, she was the one who managed to break Maura’s spell and ever since the spell was lifted we can shift in our compound. What more must I do to convince you?”

  One of the elders stood up and towered over me. He was much taller and his face bore the scars of many battles. He was also the only one who has ever survived the bite of a vampire – not without consequence though. Due to the poison that flooded his blood, he lost his sight. But despite his brutal attack, he miraculously survived against all odds.

  “What more does she have to offer other than mediocre spells that are of no relevance to us?” he asked pointedly, “As far as we are led to believe, she’s in the Alexandria room right this minute, trying to find the spell we need. Is she making headway?”

  His question was warranted, but I had faith that she would find the spell, I just didn’t know how long she would take.

  “I believe she is making headway, and she’s not giving up until she has found it.”

  For the life of me I could not fathom how The Elders had more say than I did, was I not their Prince?

  The eldest stood again, “She has until midnight to come up with a solution, if not, she will be banished and we will have to find an alternative way to secure our compound,”

  Finally! There was hope yet, now I only had to get Arabella to work relentlessly to get the spell. And if it meant that I needed to help her, I will do just that.

  “We’ll have the spell before midnight,” I said and then without wasting any more time, I bowed before the Elders and exited the council room.

  I headed straight for the Alexandria room, where I knew she was buried under a pile of books searching for the spell Maura used before she cursed us, but she wasn’t there. The only other place I might find her was in her room.

  As I turned the corner into the hallway where her room was located, she crashed into me and instinctively I caught her and steadied her.

  “Edmund, I’m so glad I found you,” she said and I noted her violet eyes sparkle. She was unto something, no doubt.

  “I was just looking for you. I don’t want to put any pressure on you, but we need this spell before midnight,” I hated having to put pressure on her, I know from my own experience, when under pressure most things go wrong.

  “Well that’s what I came to talk to you about, you see, I found Maura’s secret. It took me a while and I had to do a locator spell, but I managed just fine. Thank the gods,” she said excitedly and held out a small wooden box.

  As she held it in her palms, I lifted the lid and took out the small scroll, none of it made any sense. So she translated it to me and explained that the spell uses blood magic. Once it’s successfully cast, not only will our compound be secured and hidden from Lucifer’s Hordes. We will also be able to locate them long before they manage to find us.

  “There’s a slight problem though,” she said and lowered her eyes, “we need the blood of a Vampire.”

  Well that’s just bloody damn brilliant! The only vampires we have here are decapitated dead ones, and those are far and few in between.

  “Major Bernhard, we have a situation,” one of my guards appeared behind us, and by the sound of his voice, it didn’t sound like a good news.

  I turned to Arabella, “wait for me in my office, I’ll be there shortly,” and then turned my attention back to the guard, “What is the situation?”

  “A vampire managed to breach the compound. He came in through the underground tunnels. He has already killed two of our men.”

  The solution to our problem literally fell into my lap and the grin on my face obviously confused the guard as he looked at me wide eyed.

  “Take me to the blood sucker,” I commanded. But as I was about to leave, Arabella grabbed my arm.

  “Let me come with, I can protect you.”

  “It’s too dangerous,” I said and rested my palm against the side of her face, “Go wait in my office.”

  “Please Edmund,” she pleaded, clutching the box in her hand, “A bite from a vampire is all it takes to kill a shifter. And even if you manage to capture him, you will need someone to draw his blood.”

  She had a point, but the thought of getting her involved didn’t sit well with me.

  “Are you sure you can use your magic to protect us both?” I asked, searching her eyes.

  “I swear on the blood of my ancestors,” she said determinedly.

  “Very well, come along then, and whatever you do. Stay behind me at all times until it’s safe for you to move in.”

  Chapter 10

  Arabella

  Surrounded by six of his strongest men the vampire stood hissing and snapping like a wild animal. No one could get close enough without being bitten.

  “Can you protect us both with your magic?” he asked me again as he started to remove his uniform.

  “Yes, but why are you getting undressed?” I asked curiously.

  “I can’t do this in my human form, if I shift I stand a better chance to overpower the filth and you will have enough time to draw blood before my men stake him,”

  “It’s too dangerous, I can’t let you do that,” I protested.

  “I have to do what is necessary Arabella, can you protect me or not?”

  I chewed my bottom lip and I saw his eyes shift from my eyes to my lips and back, then pursed my lips together.

  “Here,” I said and grabbed him by his shoulders brining his face down to mine. His lips parted and I had to smile for a second. It looked like he was about to kiss me. But I kept my composure and chanted, “Prontenta mobiaris,” then breathed my breath into his mouth. A white cloud with substance obscured my view for a second before it vanished, and then I released him.

  “That might help, but try not to get bitten,” I said and stepped away from him.

  He simply had no option but to trust me and believe that I was protecting him with my magic. And as his guards formed a barrier between the vampire and him, he bent over and dug his hands into the clay floor.

  I stood and watched in horror as his body contorted in agony. A strange sensation mixed with euphoria and pain streamed through my own body and I realized that I was connected to him. I willed the pain to subside and watch attentively as he body started to mutate. His bones thickened in certain places as his skin rippled and reformed. His entire body expanded and thick hair sprouted all over his body. And then his bear stood with his back against me.

  What a magnificent creature, but now was not the time to admire him. I had to remain focused and protect him.

  He lunged forward and everything was over almost in the blink of an eye. He had the vampire pinned to the ground. The moment the vampire was secured I ran to them and with my athame blade that was cast in gold I struck the leech’s throat. Black tar-like blood gushed from its neck and I quickly gathered it in a small vial.

  “Got it,” I cried out and ran back behind the guards. Then all I heard behind me were the wails and cries of the vampire.

  Chapter 11

  Edmund

  The spell was a success, and finally the clan was safe from Lucifer’s Hordes, for now at least. Arabella was still fast asleep in my bed, and I couldn’t help but admire her. She was one witch I wouldn’t want to mess with.

  “Good morning,” she said gruffly as she rubbed the tip of her nose against my shoulder.

  “Morning beautiful, did you sleep well?”

  She rolled unto her back and stretched out, feigning a yawn, “Sleep, what’s that? I had this hunk of a man that wouldn’t leave me alone for a
single moment,” she said jokingly.

  “I’ll be sure to have a talk with him; we can’t have our witch sleeping all day just because he’s a selfish bastard who wants you all to himself.”

  Her laughter drifted through the room and she rolled over and straddled me, grinding against my already painful erection.

  “Now, now Mrs. Bernhard, if you keep that up, we’ll be late for your inaugural ceremony.” I said and gripped her hips firmly.

  “I suppose you have a point, it’s not every day a hybrid saves an entire species from extinction and on top of that marries their Prince,” she said smiling as she lowered her lips to mine.

  So far I’ve broken every possible law, breaking another one was just one less to worry about. She pressed her lips against mine and I pulled her hips forward and buried myself deep inside her. Her hips immediately started moving and throaty incoherent words poured from her lips.

  Some of the guard, as well as the elders accused her of bewitching me, but I called it falling in love, and even if what they said was true, I’d rather be bewitched by her than cursed.

  She bore down on me and every stroke brought me closer to my release. And I knew by the way her body shuddered each time I hit the bundle of nerves deep inside her, she was also heading for her own climax.

  “I love you Edmund,” she whispered breathlessly as she scored her nails across my bare chest, and that was all it took.

  “And I you,” I said strained as my body stiffened and my release flooded her.

  “For ever and always,” she whispered and she slumped against my chest, pressing her lips against mine.

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  THE END

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