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Lol Something that confuses the hell out of me: Do people skip around in the chapters? Those numbers almost never add up equally in any book. XD

~ Priestess summer
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Kira woke up to the sun streaming gently into the room. What was this day three of her heat? She should be good to go in two days minimum. Hopefully she'd be over it. The urges to mate were terrible, and she wouldn't mind experiencing a night or two with Kane without heat interfering. She felt this was all real, but was it really? She wouldn't know until after.

Suddenly Kane thrust his hips forward, and she gasped as he slipped right into her. She turned a little to look at Kane. He watched her with a mischievous grin, " Good morning Baby." He cooed softly, as he slowly but surely took care of his morning wood. He kept her close, and readjusted so he was over her. " Did the Kitty sleep good?"

She moaned softly, and covered her mouth. Kira's hand was gently removed, and he kissed the top of it.
She knew he expected an answer. "Y-yes!" He'd hit her g-spot right when she answered. Kane smirked a bit at it. Asshole..

" Good. I'm glad. " His smirk turned into a smile. A knock sounded on the door. He groaned softly, but didn't stop. " Come in.." He muttered.

" Breakfast, Your Highness." A servant girl said softly through the crack in the door.

" Leave it, and go please. " He answered, playing with Kira as he continued to thrust gently. He was close to cumming, and wanted her to cum first. She moaned under him, and he thoroughly enjoyed the sound. " Beautiful."

Kira was to lost to really care that the maid left them breakfast and left as well while he was making love to her. This was that right? This wasn't just sex was it? It didn't feel like it.

" Not quite. Your mumbling Kira. " He teased while nibbling her neck. Kira blushed at him hearing her muttering nonsense, she tensed around him, and he hit her spot again a little roughly. She moaned loudly, and came just as he hit her spot. Kane came shortly after. He chuckled a little. " Let's get cleaned up. We need to eat, and I have to go to the throne room today. Speak with the people. You are coming with me. " He smiled a bit, but left no room for argument. " Food first.." His stomach grumbled.

Kira nodded. " I'm starving... " She smiled, and rolled out of bed with him. She would admit, being here in his room, was so much better than even the first room she'd stayed in. The room itself didn't matter. Colors and furniture didn't mean much when they barley kept you warm. His bed was soft, warm, comfortable especially with him in it. He made his way to the table, and patted his lap. She blushed. This man, he was still nude and so was she, and he wanted her to sit in his lap.

" Feed me Kira. " He smirked. " Your King commands it. " He chuckled using a dirty power move.

" I... You a-" she stopped mid sentence. " What if someone comes in, and I'm cold?" She asked shyly.

This took Kane aback slightly. " Grab one of the spare blankets on my bed. I could care less about someone seeing us, but I don't want you to be cold. "

She nodded, and grabbed one she liked. He had several extras. She wrapped it around her shoulders, and sat in his lap again, facing him. Kane wrapped her up with him and smiled. Kira started to feed him. Neither of them could get enough of the attention they gave each other.

Kane made his chews deliberately slow. Which made Kira unconsciously eat much more. She needed it. He was rather rough with her, she needed to stay hydrated, and she was using a lot of energy constantly. He was pleased. " I slept amazingly for once. " He commented.

" I'm glad you slept well Kane. " She smiled offering him another bite.

He took it, and watched the pretty girl in his lap. He no longer just thought of her as a cat. When had that happened? " So, I suppose I should mention a few ground rules about coming with me today. " He noticed her stiffen. " Don't worry. I'll take care of you. No one will, or had better at least, question my authority. " He assured softly.

Kira nodded a little. " Yes, but they don't seem very happy to have me here to begin with. "

" That is true, but they'll live. They don't have a choice. " He said softly again waving it off. Kane wanted to keep her close. He was determined.

" Yes, Kane. " She sort of smiled. Kira felt happy to know he wanted to keep her around for now.

"As for the rules... It is important that you don't speak unless spoken to directly. Kitsune are sticklers for this rule. You can tap me to get my attention, but be patient. The second rule is patience. That is super important considering I'll be handling nobles and militia. Third, and last for now, do not leave my side. Period. " He glanced at her as she quietly listened and munched on fruit left on the plate. " Understood Kira?"

She nodded with a soft smile. " I suppose. I'll try to stay out of trouble. "

They finished their breakfast, and Kane carried her to the bathroom. She protested it, and he simply threatened to literally fuck her into submission if she didn't stop.

So she stopped.

She sighed softly as she watched him drawing then a bath. That would be different..... Scary. That much water could drown her in an instant.

He noticed her seeming to be visibly tense. " It'll be relaxing. I promise. " He smiled as he added his favorite scent to the bath for her at the very least. Scents of apple and rose mixed together as the water filled. He came over to her, " Come Kira. Let's get in together, and relax. " It took him a good ten minuets to coax his girl off the counter, and into the hot bath. At first she seemed to hate it. She was jumpy, and almost climbed back out. But eventually, with plenty of gentle kisses, and his embrace, she calmed down.

" It isn't that bad now is it Kira?" He asked with a gentle smile.

She shook her head purring, and hid in the crook of his neck. " No.. I'm still slightly scared of water like this... But it isn't bad. " She sighed softly.

Kane wouldn't like to admit it, but her purrs and sigh against his skin went straight to his groin. He ignored it, and held her close. " I'll teach you not to be afraid. Little by little. " He assured. " Granted in any smaller of a tub, and this wouldn't work out so easily. " He chuckled.

" Why?" She asked curiously.

" It would be to small. You would get so cold being mostly out of the water. This way... You are content, warm, and getting cleaner as you relax with me. " He played with her hair absently as he spoke.

Kira nodded, wanting to doze off into a cat nap. Yet he wouldn't allow her to. " We can't fall asleep in the water Kira. Come on. Let us get out, get dressed for the day, and get it over with. That way we can come back and cuddle together tonight while we eat. Sound okay?" He asked.

" Yes. It sounds decent. " She smiled lightly again. She was more than happy, but how long would he keep her around?

Kane drained the tub, and pulled her with him into his closet. " I always have some spare clothing. Just in case. " He said rummaging through a smaller section of the large walk-in. " This should be fine ..." He nodded in approval handing her some clothing.

Kira took them, and went out into his room again while Kane dressed in the closet. She out on the lilac dress shirt. It was silky to the touch, and buttoned up. She honestly fought with the buttons, and missed a few of the holes. The whole shirt was buttoned but a bit off. Then she slipped on the skirt. It was just a simple black skirt with a little bit of pleating. It came to get knees. She slid the undies on, and once again discarded the shoes.

Kane came out, and stopped in his tracks. " Be still my heart. Again. " He muttered. She looked like an adorable mess. " Kira, Come. " He said beckoning the littler girl over to him. She came close, and he helped her fix her shirt. " You have to wear the shoes Kira. "

" But I hate shoes...." She whined as he fixed her clothing.

" At least wear them to the throne room, and then you can take them off. Protect your feet Baby.." He attempted to negotiate.

" Do I really have to?" She asked softly. When he just nodded she sighed. " Okay. I can do that I guess. "

" Thank you Kira. " He smiled. " Come on. Let's get going. Hopefully we can be done sooner rather than later. "

Kira nodded. " Sounds like a plan. "

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Peasant after peasant came into the throne room. Some speaking about appealing land violations for livestock, asking for renovations to crumbling houses, and much more. Some middle class and higher ignored her or sneered at her. Bit they made little more than a glance at her sitting in Kane's lap. However, a few of them smiled at her, and the children ran up the steps before their parents could stops them. Many begged for mercy, or apologized profusely, Kane just smiled, and patted them on the head as he continues to speak.

Some kids tugged on Kira's tail and she smiled down to them. She teased them and played a little if their parents didn't look at her like she was vermin. Most didn't. Surprisingly. Kane watched her with awe when he soared her a glance. Which he did often. She was such a beautiful distraction.

Most of the requests he was able to agree to or considerably discount. By considerably discount he told them to pay a coin and they were fine. Livestock had a mind of its own, and houses needed to be maintained in order for his people to live peacefully and safely.

He huffed as the last family left. The children skipping away or being semi scolded. More so his cute little Kitty got glances back again before they left and the kids grinned with happy waves. " Adorable kids..." He smiled. He had a few moments before his next appointment. " Ugh .. Count Duch.. is my next talk... A nasty price of work that one..." He rubbed small circles on the small of Kira's back.

She purred softly before looking over at him with a smile. " Sorry for your luck. The kids are so accepting here. " She beamed.

" Most of them yes. I've been taking with the peasants. Lower class to middle. They are more accepting. And more afraid to say the wrong thing in my presence. I love kids though.. balls of sunshine. " He smiled.

" I see. Some of them didn't look pleased to see me. Some were weary. Some actually smiled. I was surprised. The kids wanted to play with me to... " She sighed softly. Almost sadly.

" I would have let you, but I didn't know how anyone would react. It is one thing to poke and play a little while with me. But if you had gotten down, it may have been uncomfortable to them. I have to keep everything in mind right now. " He pulled her close and laid his head over on her momentarily. " I'm sorry Kira. " He whispered. A sense of dread entered his being.

" Why should you apologize to filth? And why is that beast sitting on the throne?"

" Ahhh... Duch. Unless I'm mistaken, which I'm not, your time hasn't started yet. You would do good to remind yourself who the king is here. " Kane snapped with venom. Kira jumped, and so did the nearly overweight fox.

Kane rubbed small circles under her shirt this time to calm her, and hopefully not set off a frenzy of heat induced hormones. She relaxed immediately.

Duch sneered. " I'm one of the top advisors. As so I suggest you dismiss her. What we talk about is classified information. That beast could run off, and give away secrets that keep our civilization thriving. I refuse to speak on such matters with her present. "

Kane leaned to one side, rested his cheek lazily on his fist, and adjusted Kira to lean back on him possessively. " Then my dear advisor, resign. " He smirked threateningly. He caught a glimpse of a blushing Kira. Kane knew exactly what he was doing to her, and he liked it. Fuck not trying to set of a frenzy. He welcomed it right now. Duch had pissed him off terribly. " Or speak, and be done. Your time has now started and I have a schedule to keep. "

The advisor looked appalled and intrigued. Of course he did. Kane rolled his eyes. " Well? I'm waiting Duch. "

He cleared his throat. " Yes .. Your Majesty... The boarder has been attacked recently I'm afraid. The peasants and nobles are at it. It would appear to be over land. " He rattled on about military tactics and how the peasants could live with less. Yadda..

Kira's flustered mind had forgotten the rules. " If I may.. why don't you give them a little more, the lower class. Fix houses, offer free medical care, lower prices for food and basic living... And give the farmers more land to raise food. Offer the upper class free health, beauty, and such... Happy for happy?"

Duch looked outraged. " How dare you speak to me?! How dare you speak to the king. A filthy beast like you doesn't deserve to even be here! He should have killed you when you were accused of stealing! "

She jumped and froze. Her mind was freaking out internally. She realized her mistake far to late. Kane's hand gripped his throne, and nearly broke the arm. His remarks left deep score marks. She felt his anger radiate off of him. Kira just knew she was in trouble. He had to be pissed at her.

She wasn't entirely wrong. He was annoyed at the least. She'd spoken out of turn, but had a brilliant compromise. However, he was entirely pissed with Duch.

Kane stood, holding her with one arm, and sitting her down on the cushioned throne in his place. That act alone would be treason of he hadn't done it himself. He smirked mischievously, " you aren't off the hook, but I have a bigger chicken to skin...."

He turned around and gave Duch his full attention. He marched straight up to him, and grabbed him by his neck, easily lifting him from the floor, " You dare to call her out when you've done everything wrong since you've been here?" He spat deathly calm. " Not bowing when entering, barging in on my personal break, calling my consort several nasty names, and even saying I should have killed mercilessly. What kind of King do you take me for? I'm not a pushover, I'm not a child. I was the head of the military for several years longer than you ever thought about being an advisor. I have every senior privilege I want over you. "

Duch looked as if he wanted to mess himself and run. And he would have if he'd let his feet touch the ground.

Kira watched them. Her knees pulled up to her chest, and she bit her bottom lip. She had been scared, upset, and a little distraught. The advisor's words cut deep. But now? Kane's smirk told her she was fucked. Maybe literally. His words said so to. It stoked the fire in her belly. She could feel it radiate and flow to her body as she watched him pick up the easily heavy kitsune. He held him off the ground with ease, by his neck, and with one hand. Blood trickled from his neck as Kane's nails dug in slightly. Freaking hell he was so strong.

Kane held her gently, but roughly. To know how much he held back was astonishing, and honestly attractive. His words didn't go wasted on just the advisor. She gasped softly when he called her his consort. Not current, not one of, but his. He'd been possessive, and protective... It was all clouding her mind. She slipped up, and her pheromones started to escape her control. She was slipping into another wave of heat.

Kane smirked. He knew what he'd done. " See that? See how she blushes, how she trembles, how she's slowly losing control?" He asked bringing the advisor to his face so he could threateningly whisper. " She's mine. I do that to her. I make her lose control, and go crazy just for me. When is the last time your wife even wanted to look at you like that? Hooded eyes, rubbing her thighs together wanting you? My Kitty is doing that now. And that was her punishment for speaking out of turn. But I like her suggestion. Make it happen or I'll execute your sorry excuse of an ass. Do not cross me again. It's because of her I'm excusing you. She gave you a second chance at life. Be thankful. You know how to do so. " He let him go suddenly.

The fox scrambled backwards purely on instinct. Then he stopped, and bowed with his head to the floor at Kane's feet. After muttering apologies,he stood, and limped to the throne until Kane growled. Or rather snarled. He dropped to his feet, and bowed once more. " My apologies. I was out of line. " His mind blanked and he thought he was dead. Kane's feet scraped the ground angrily as he came towards the advisor.

" I'm sorry to! " They both stopped gapping at the girl bowing, but not quite right, to them both. It was an unexpected twist. Neither of the men knew what to do. " I forgot the rules I was given. My memory tends to be easily distracted. I'm a cat... We get distracted easily. Very... Easily... And.. erm.. nevermind that's private. But, I did not mean to undermine anyone's opinions or authority. I shouldn't have spoken. Thank you for apologizing... I accept it. "

Kane scoffed. " I don't want to... But it wasn't to me... So I'm not allowed to interfere. "

Duch shot up. " I.. Thank you as well... Lady..."

Kira looked at him confused for a moment. " Oh! Umm. " She glanced at Kane who gave her a nod. He still looked angry with his arms crossed over his chest. But, but he also looked pleased and impressed. " My name is Kira, sir. "

"Lady Consort Kira. I'm Duch. If you will excuse me your majesty, lady, I have some... Life choices to reevaluate... And some planning to the new course of action we'll be taking. " His voice was hoarse, and he was scared. But genuine. " If I may suggest, later once Lady Kira is out of heat... maybe she could help us plan and brainstorm ideas. With you of course. "

" We'll see. People haven't been accepting of her. I don't know how I feel about them looking at her. " Kane said with no room for argument.

" Yes, of course sire. " Duch bowed again, and scurried off out of the room.

" My day is done. They'll have to come later I don't want to deal with them. " He instructed his guards at the doors. They bowed, and left them two alone in the throne room. " Now Kitty, you've been punished. It's time to retire to my room... And I'll fix what I started. " His gaze softened, but stayed playful.

Kira blushed harder, her thighs getting slightly damp. " Damn your affect on me Kane..." She whispered shyly. " That sounds nice... "

He nodded, and came up to her. Kane kissed her gently before scooping her up, and carrying her away.

The throne room sat empty now. All except for the throne itself, and the shoes left behind by Kira.

Ozul came by the throne room to check in on the two. Her scent hit him like a brick to the face. " Damn what did he do to her... " He chuckled as he spotted her shoes. " Whatever it was, it certainly sent poor Kira into her next wave of heat... " He sighed softly, shoved his hand into the sleeves of his robe, and started humming to himself as he walked down the corridor on his way to the archive room. He was struck with a feeling. He wasn't alone. But, they hadn't made any attempts. So for now he would wait it out.