Arlen's POV
**steamy content**
"Jason, getting Emma and the wizards out of here this weekend will give me the chance to finally bond with Brynn. Your mate and Rafael are too distracting for her and I'm trying to get her attention focused on me and our bond." Jason raised an eyebrow.

"King Arlen I am not one to question you. But Brynn is smart and will see through this." I had thought about that, but really don't think it will matter. What could Brynn say? Mates have romantic getaways together, and wizards always have other places to go.
There was no mistaking that kiss I shared with Brynn last week. She wants me, I want her, and we are going to have each other come hell or high water. But I need Brynn free of the sounding boards that keep her inside her own head in order to make my move.
"Well King Arlen, Godspeed to you." I rolled my eyes as Jason bowed and went to get Emma. The wizards had already left. It was just me, Brynn and a couple of helpers in the house for the next two nights.
I stared out my office window going over how to get close to Brynn. I know I can't just try to whisk her off her feet. It will remind her too much of Patrick Jenkins.
"Pizza and wine. A movie and a night in. That's what Brynn will like and hopefully by the end, I'll have her screaming my name." I said to myself, getting aroused at the thought of my mate in the throes of pleasure. Ever since that kiss, I've had nothing but hard ons each and every time I look at Brynn. And I sense her arousal each and every time she comes near me.
Brynn and I having s*x and solidifying our bond is going to happen. Making the house free of distracting people is only going to make it happen faster.

My phone rang and I saw it was Anthony Starr. "Anthony, how is it in Georgia?"
"We have tracked Sophia to South Dakota and working on locating her. We're getting close King Arlen." Anthony updated me.
"Good. Everything else going well?"
"It is, just tedious. Tessa, the babies, Ainslee and the DeBuys are in an undisclosed location. Amos can't leave Fire Moon. His Luna is having complications with her pregnancy and can't travel." Anthony told me.

"I hate to hear that. When is she due?"
"In about another month, though they are talking early delivery." Anthony told me. That made me nervous.
"I'll get in touch with Amos and see if he wants me to send some extra help to keep an eye on the territory."
"Amos will say he's got it under control, but keep pushing. Even though Tessa and our children are out, our absence may just p**s Lombardo off enough to incite a showdown and Fire Moon is vulnerable right now." Anthony made a good point.
"In that case I will send the Quads, well except for Eve." Eve is expecting her first child with her Alpha mate and has been living in Georgia with him. Their child will be very unique as a wolf with one quarter fae and one quarter demon blood.
"Even better. Well I better get off here. I'll let you know if I uncover anything else." He hung up and I stared absentmindedly out the window at my lands, watching Faes walk back and forth.
I sensed Brynn in the doorway and turn and smile at her. "Hey, what are you doing today?" I asked her.
Brynn raised an eyebrow at me. "That depends. It's a hell of a coincidence that Jason and Emma take some romantic weekend away then the wizards disappear too."
I had to fight to keep a straight face. "Surely you can't think I had anything to do with that." I tried to placate her.
"Would you tell me if you did?"
"Brynn, couples take off together all the time. Jason asked me for the weekend to get some alone time with Emma and I gave it to him. The wizards well... they're wearing out their welcome with me and I need a break from Rafael."
A half truth, but one Jason would back up if she asked. Brynn rolled her eyes.
"Can I ask what you have against Rafael?"
"He's annoying and I'm fairly certain in love with you." Brynn immediately doubled over laughing.
"You are SO off base. I'm not Rafael's type. Trust me." Brynn could barely speak she was laughing so hard.
Suddenly it dawned on me. "Are you telling me..."
"Rafael likes men. You have nothing to worry about Arlen." Brynn stopped fast, the thickness of her statement in the air.
"If you feeling up to it we can take a little trip one day."
"And where would we go?" Brynn asked me.
A private island where we can make love outside and I can finally see you let it all go and just be with me.
"Wherever you want to. Seattle, Tacoma, even down the coast if you wish."
"So we are alone tonight. Save the workers. Aren't we?" Brynn whispered, looking down at the floor.
"We are. And if you are uncomfortable.." Brynn closed the office door and locked it.
"I have no idea what I am yet. Sit down." The uncertainty in Brynn's voice is unmistakable.
I complied, a bit nervous and very much aroused. Brynn walked up to me and sat on my desk. F**k she smelled amazing.
"You got everyone out of here tonight, didn't you?" Brynn eyed me carefully.
"Jason went on his own. The wizards..."
"Don't lie to me Arlen!! I talked to Emma she said you ordered Jason to take her to Seattle." Well there's that.
"I'm really confused here Brynn. Why are you mad about me wanting to spend time with you?"
"Because it's clear why! You got them all out of the house so you could get me alone!!" Brynn huffed angrily.
"And do what, Brynn?" She glared at me, stone faced. I walked over to Brynn and put my face right up to hers.
"And do what?" I whispered to her.
"You know what." Pure defiance as usual from her.
"Use your words. Just what did you think we were going to do tonight?" I'm enjoying this little cat and mouse game I'm playing with Brynn and in spite of how p****d she looks, she is enjoying it too. Anytime we are together, the s*xual tension between the two of us is undeniable.
"I'll tell you what I was going to do. Watch some Crazy Rich Asians and go to bed. But I can tell what was on your damn mind!" Brynn spat at me and jumped off the desk.
"Bulls**t." I laughed at her. Brynn whipped her head and stared holes right into my head.
"What did you think I was going to do?" Brynn snarled at me.
"You were going to touch yourself and think of me, weren't you?" I asked her, lowering my voice. Brynn stared at me in pure shock.
"I...I...." For the first time, I caught Brynn off guard. Finally.
"A shame, considering I'm only a few doors down from you. It could be my hands bringing you pleasure, Brynn. Making that pretty mouth of yours moan. All you have to do is say the word." I backed her up against the office door and watched Brynn swallow nervously.
"Just like last week. F**k I'm still getting erections just thinking about it Brynn!" I whispered in her ear and watch Brynn's eyes glass over in lust. Any other woman I'd have already backed into the door and began having my way with.
But those other women aren't my mate. This is Brynn and I will wait for her to say the words.
And if she doesn't, I'll take a cold shower later.
"Arlen?"
"Yes?" My mouth is inches from her ear, breathing in her unique scent.
"Kiss me." I instantly leaned in and devoured her mouth with urgency, tasting and taking whatever she was willing to give. Brynn wrapped her legs around my hips as I moved my lips to her collarbone, absentmindedly grabbing her right breast. But then I sensed her cringe.
"Please don't touch me there." She whispered. I knew better than to question it and kissed her softly on her cheek.
"Anywhere else off limits right now?" I asked her.
"Can we just kiss and do what we did last week? You know, against the tree?" Brynn was blushing so hard it was adorable.
I grabbed her by her a** and pinned her to the door, kissing her deeply. Goddess Brynn tasted like Heaven. I will never get enough of this divine creature. I let Brynn set the pace, savoring those sweet butterfly kisses she put on my neck and jawline.
"Arlen, please..." I stopped for a second thinking she was getting scared. But then Brynn looked down, eyeing my erection and looking back up at me with lust.
"Can I touch it?" She whispered to me.
"F**k yes you can! Touch me anywhere, Brynn!" Pure jubilation overtook me. Brynn reached out and hesitantly touched my erection, rubbing it through my pants. Even though it was through clothing I was about to c*m right then.
"Brynn..." I breathed against her neck. She stopped suddenly.
"I want to really touch it." Brynn breathed against my lips.
"Only if I can touch you to please you as much as you are pleasing me. And you aren't ready for that right now, are you?"
"You know me too well." Brynn smiled as she kissed my lips.
"If you want, you can sleep in my room tonight. Just because we are in the same bed doesn't mean we have to do anything." I assured her.
"I know that Arlen. And I'll think about it, OK?" We kissed a few more minutes until my phone rang. I went to my desk and picked up my cell phone.
"This better be good Jason!" I growled at him, though I know Jason wouldn't be calling me like this unless it was urgent.
“Sorry to interrupt whatever you are up to King Arlen, but I saw Lombardo here in Seattle."
F**K!!! This is not good! If Lombardo is here then his mother isn't far behind.
“Was Patrick with him!” Brynn heard Jason over the phone. I put it on speaker.
“He was and there is a very large third man with them. Bald, ice blue eyes.” Brynn gasped.
“Viktor.” Brynn whispered, those blue-green eyes of hers frightened.
“Who the hell is Viktor!?” I shouted.
“Viktor Patva is Russian mob. Him and Patrick are friends. Viktor is a paid hitman.” Brynn told me.
Goddess we are really in it now.
“Sir, I am nervous Luca may have sensed me.” Jason told me.
"Do you think he is following you?" I asked Jason.
"I don't think so sir, but if he's using his invisibility I won't be able to sense it in the car." Jason told me.
Jason was right. Luca could use his invisibility shield to follow from a distance and no one would be the wiser.
"We got out of there very fast and it was heavily crowded. I don't think he spotted us but I can't know for certain." Jason confirmed.
Brynn came over to my desk and grabbed the phone. ”Jason, you let them follow you right to the f****g gate if they are following you. It’s time Patrick and I settled this once and for all, no one interfering. Just me and him. I hope he is following behind you, because that piece of s**t is NOT leaving here alive!” Brynn hung up and looked at me.
"This ends today Arlen!" Brynn stormed outside to wait. I stared after her, proud to call this woman my Queen.