Chapter 4:
Our Little Flower Queen.
Ini P.O.V.

Thank you, Florence.

I mentally thanked her as I cuddled with my mate, Udo. My clan doesn't know of our relationship yet, mostly because I know Borra will overreact, but also because they would immediately want us to commence in having children.

It seems selfish, but I don't want that yet. I want to develop our relationship and our love before starting a family.

"You seem worried," He pointed out, and I gave him a fake smile that he easily read through.

"I'm fine."

He gently grabbed me by my chin, making me meet his gaze and his tender blue eyes stared into mine.

"What's wrong?"

"Borra. He will never approve," I frowned.

"The majority vote of a clan overrides the minority. He will be upset, but he will get over it. Trust me. . .but, speaking of your brother, I am surprised he is not looking for you," I nervously chuckled, and he quirked his brow.

"What did you do?"

"Well. . ."

"Ini," Udo sat up, crossing his arms and I sighed.

"I asked Florence to distract him as long as she could. After all, Borra does take some kind of affection towards her."

"Ini, that's dangerous for the both of them," Now it was my turn to quirk my brow.

"What do you mean?"

"We all have natural animalistic instincts. Florence does not. Florence has captured his eye, yes, but he's. . .do you know why he's been staying away from her lately?" I nodded no.

"Florence shows all the signs of a compatible mate for Borra, which is rare because of how hostile he is, and he knows his urges will get the better of him and he does not wish to hurt Florence. So, if she's too close during this month, then-"

"-then he won't have control," I realized, hating myself in this very moment for what I might put her through.

"BORRA! STOP IT!"

We heard a scream, and we immediately turned towards eachother in panic.

"Florence."

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Florence P.O.V.

"Borra, good morning sleepy head!" I poked his cheek repeatedly, causing him to stir awake from his sleep and his eyes landed on me.

"What are you doing in my nest?" He questioned, only one eye opening as he pulled his wings closer to his body.

"Let's resume our training," I grinned, knowing how picky he is and knowing that it will take all day.

"Udo can train you today."

"Nope, I want you to train me," I grinned.

"Last time I picked upon everything that you did wrong, you threatened to pelt me in my sleep."

Oh, right.

"Apologies for that, but. . .it is time to awaken-! Ah!" I tried pulling him by the arm, but I forgot his strength and when he didn't budge, I slipped and fell on my butt.

"Heh," He chuckled lowly as I puffed out my cheeks.

"Get. Up!"

"No."

"Come. . .on!" I struggled, pulling his arm once again, but he hardly moved.

Alright then, guess I'll have to do what Conall suggested.

It's a bit crude, but he said it's the only way.

I pushed aside his wings from my face, and sat ontop of him - straddling him, and Borra quickly tried to get me off.

"Wh-what are you doing?! Get off!" He grabbed my wrists, but I put more of my weight ontop of him.

"Not until you agree to get up!" He groaned as I added more weight, despite how tiny I am, and his grip on my wrists weakened.

"F. . .Florence, you need to stop," He spoke through gritted teeth.

"Then train me today."

"I can't."

"But why?! I do not understand why you have been avoiding me lately," I was so naive in that moment. I was overestimating myself, and would soon realize why he had been avoiding me.

To protect me.

"G-Get. . .off," He grunted.

"No-"

The wind was knocked out of me as he turned the tables by grabbing me by my waist, and pulling me under him. The very second he had me there, his hands went back to my wrists and held them down.

"B-Borra?" I questioned, his eyes turning a shade darker as he scoped over my body.

And planted his lips onto mine.

I felt so vulnerable in that moment, so fragile under his touch, but. . .I also liked it. I had been in denial of my feelings for this Fey, knowing that he only tolerated me, but I couldn't help but want to take advantage of this situation.

And I kissed him back.

I always expected the touch of his lips to be dry, but they were surprisingly warm and tender against mine.

Is this him reciprocating those feelings?

Or. . .is he just trying to get me to shut up?

With that possibility in mind, I pulled myself away from the kiss, and was about to speak, but then he moved them along to my neck.

"Borra, stop," I let out, tugging at my wrists, but he didn't let go.

"You kept yourself against me, Flower. Is this not what you wanted?" There was a certain darkness to his voice that I didn't like, and I wanted out.

Now.

"Borra, s-stop playing. Let me go."

But he kept going until he bit my neck.

"BORRA! STOP IT!"

I screamed out, feeling tears prick my eyes at how much it hurt. If this is what being with a man was like, being hurt like this, than I didn't want any part of it.

"Borra, stop!" I felt his weight being taken off me immediately after I let out that scream, and I heard Inis' voice.

"I'm so sorry, darling, this is all my fault-"

"Get her out!" I glanced back to see both Udo and Conall struggle to keep Borra down as he eyed me, and a few tears streamed down my cheeks at the pain in my neck.

And for a split second, I saw regret flash through his eyes.

"Let's go."