Epilogue
ARDEN - FIFTY YEARS LATER
My husband is just as handsome as the day we wed.
He enthralls me as much as he did when he was still human. His teasing words and seeking eyes have not waned over the years. I had felt him in my heart then just as I do now.
The possibility of him being mine seemed impossible when we first met, yet five decades later, I can scarcely recall a time when he wasn't with me.
It's especially difficult when he's feasting between my thighs as he is now.
My short pink gown is tucked up around my hips. Gripping the handles inside our velvet upholstered carriage, I'm lucky it's been spelled to take us to Goldren. Otherwise, my moans would've surely scandalized the ears of our royal driver.
The carriage rocks over the uneven terrain of Meadowmist.
Pink velvet curtains drape away from the windows, letting in the sunshine and fragrant breeze. My head falls back against the wall as Finn sinks his tongue into my ass. His fingers curl inside my pussy, scissoring them in a way that makes my toes curl against the bench.
I thread my fingers through his golden hair.
It's become longer over the years, teasing the tops of his shoulders. He says he grows it for me as something to hold onto.
As I wrap the strands around my fingers, I find he's right.
"Fuck! Finn, yes. Yes!"
His thumb works my clit, and I erupt. I clench down onto my mate as my arousal soaks his face. Slipping his tongue from my ass, he licks up my spend before nipping my inner thigh.
Finn slinks from between my legs and settles on the opposite bench. Encouraging his trousers down his leg, his hard cock stands proudly between his thighs. I clench my legs together. More arousal slides out of me in anticipation of being filled.
My husband crooks his finger.
"Come here, Queenie."
I shiver at the nickname. It still inspires the same wanton thoughts I had when first hearing it. He calls me it in front of our court and in our bedroom.
My lust burns hotly as I slink towards him.
"Do you have need of me, my King?" I ask, batting my lashes.
Finn's grin deepens. He loves the teasing little games we play. When we first met, I thought I'd be no match for his wicked tongue. However, with him, I've grown confident enough to give myself over to the seduction of our couplings.
I tease him just as he teases me. Sometimes, working him into such a frenzy during royal meetings, he has to take me into the hall and fuck me with his hand clamped over my mouth.
Our desire is all-consuming and never-ending.
"I need inside your perfect pussy, Arden. It's been too long."
My lips twist into a pout.
"You had me this morning, my King."
"As I said, too long."
I nod, adding a slight tremble to my hands.
"Of course, my King. I will do my best to please you."
"My perfect little Queen."
Slipping off the thin straps of my dress, the garment pools to the floor.
I stand naked before my mate while he's still fully dressed in his court finery. The heavy shirt he wears is adorned with brilliant gold buttons that offset his tan skin. The cape clipped to his shoulders sparkles as it drapes across the bench.
His crown is slightly askew from when his face was between my thighs.
Biting my lip, I grip his shoulders and crawl onto his lap. His hands go to my breasts, gently worrying my nipples as I position him at my entrance. I shift around on my knees, the picture of concentration.
"You're so big, my King. I'm not sure you'll fit."
Finn's hands grip my hips, pressing me against his hardness.
"If you don't want me in your pussy, perhaps I can fuck your little ass instead."
My burning cheeks are not part of the game.
"N—no. I'll try."
"See that you do."
I sheath him inside of me in one delicious glide. We share a satisfied moan.
The way he fills me still steals my breath. The stretch is as decadent as it was my first time. Finn loves me on top. Loves watching me take my pleasure.
His power is greater than mine, and yet when we are together, it is he who supplicates to me.
He enjoys this game where I pretend to be uncertain and eager to please, but the game quickly ends as I set our pace.
I called him my servant all those years ago, and he's kept to his role.
Finn lets me lead him in courtly politics, his magic, and every other decision we've had to make over the decades.
With power like his, he could easily rule over me. Claim Meadowmist as his domain, but he doesn't. He has his own kingdom to preside over, and it’s finally time for him to sit atop the Sun Throne.
The decision to rule Goldren had taken time to decide.
He was happy to give his kingdom to me and rule as my King Consort, but I had declined the offer. These are his fairies, born of his magic. They need him to lead them just as my fairies need me. I will be by his side to support him as he's done for me.
The terrain outside the window is familiar as I bounce on Finn's hardness.
It is a voyage we've made countless times over the years.
The Sun Palace had been in horrific shape.
Rot had seeped into the castle's foundation, and only through Finn's magic was it finally purged.
Rebuilding it had taken time, as had ensuring no traces of the Void remained, and his people could return home.
All the work had been done, and now it was time for Finn to rule.
He had already committed his first royal act by erecting a monument to all those who had perished over the centuries. All the souls once contained by the rot were freed and honored.
It had been a beautiful ceremony, and the statue of a blazing sun would shine over Goldren for eons to come.
The monument also serves as a warning.
If any danger should come to our land again, a decisive blow will be delivered. Finn and I's magic has merged, and we are both stronger because of it. Should another creature like the Void ever appear, we will be equipped to handle it.
Both of us will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of our realms.
My fingers dig into his shoulders as I grind myself in his lap. Finn lifts his hips fucking me deeper as I ride him. His teeth nip at my throat, leaving behind fresh bite marks.
"Look at us, my King," I whisper in his ear. "Look at how well your cock fills me. It's perfect."
"You're what's perfect, Arden."
"Compliments from you?" I ask.
"Fucking you always loosens my tongue."
"In more ways than one," I agree, nipping at his pointed ear.
"You look the most beautiful freshly-fucked."
I giggle. Pleasure roaring through my blood like wildfire.
"Such romantic words. Have you considered becoming a poet?"
Finn captures my mouth. I taste his groan on my tongue. Holding me aloft, he fucks me from below. I absorb each punishing thrust with relish. My peak looms, and all my muscles tighten.
"Roses are red. Violets are blue. Come on my cock, Queenie, so I can come, too."
My head falls back as I laugh. Only Finn can make me this happy when I'm close to coming.
He fucks me faster. My breasts jostle with each punishing thrust. His cock pushes deep inside me, tickling the hidden spot that makes my vision blue. Finn’s hand reaches between us and rubs gentle circles on my clit.
A need to savor the time we have together blooms in my heart.
We had ruled together in Glimmerveil, but the time had come to establish ourselves in Goldren. His people needed to be called home, and the only way to do that was to rule here permanently. At least for a time. We had both vowed that where one went, the other would follow.
Fren rules in my absence, and if anything arises that requires my urgent attention, Finn will accompany me. Elwood, with the help of his mate Nya, has seen to strengthening our defense forces. The last fifty years have been peaceful under our rule.
For the next few decades, the Sun Palace will be our new home.
These past years have moved by in blissful blur. They had become routine and expected. Today we enter into a new adventure. Many things will be changing.
In more ways than one.
The only thing that remains the same is our bond. It is as unbreakable as the vows we made before the Spirits. Finn and I were thrust apart all those years ago. Against all the odds we found each other. We will not waste a moment together.
With him buried inside of me, our bond glows in my chest, anchoring us together. I let it lead me towards my peak and fall headfirst into pleasure.
"Finn!" I scream.
My pussy clenches down on his thrusting cock. He snarls into my throat as he releases a fresh torrent of seed inside of me. Pleasure licks my sweaty skin as I nuzzle under his chin.
Aftershocks of pleasure wrack my body as Finn holds me.
His strong hands glide up and down my back. The calluses he had as a human have reformed due to all the hard labor he's done fixing up Sun Palace. I love the feeling of them scraping against my wings.
I love everything about Finn.
He knows me better than anyone. Every inch of my body belongs to him. Our hearts beat as one. I swear, sometimes I can look at him and know exactly what he's thinking. We never lie to each other or keep secrets.
Well, save one, but I had a good reason to. And it's time I finally told him.
I pull my face from his shoulder and capture his mouth. With him buried inside of me, happiness wraps us in a firm embrace. Sometimes I'll slip him inside of me before bed, just fall asleep feeling our physical connection.
Our tongues glide together in a lazy stroke.
I bask in the warmth of his blue eyes. My love for him reflects back at me. To think all of this started with a portal and a bargain. I’m overwhelmed with a feeling of gratitude that my mate was brave enough to embark on such a journey to reach me.
Curling a lock of golden hair around my finger, I smile demurely up at him.
"As a new monarch, it's imperative I tell you that you are entitled to a fairy wish from a neighboring kingdom."
Finn chuckles. The deep timber of his voice skitters over my skin and causes his arousal to leak between my thighs.
"Is that so?"
"My parents bestowed one on yours when they were crowned. I'm keeping with tradition," I reply primly.
Finn rubs his strong jaw in quiet contemplation.
"I have all I could ever want." His eyes sparkle. "Or I could wish that you'd let me fuck your ass again."
Giggling, I shake my head. My pink curls cling to my shoulders.
"That's something meant for a royal bedchamber, my King."
"Once we arrive, then."
I nod as my wings flutter at my back. Anticipation fills my stomach as my hands trace over his handsome face. Pure joy shines like a beam through my heart. The blooms threading between my hair open in excitement.
"Luckily for you, I had the foresight to ask the Spirits for something on both of our behalf." My smile aches from how wide it is. "And it's come true."
"And what, darling wife, did you wish for?" Finn asks.
I take his hand from where it rests on my hip. Placing a kiss on his palm, I lower it to my flat stomach. It won't be staying that way for long.
"A baby."
Finn lurches forward.
His wide eyes alternate between my face and his hand on my stomach. His fingers tighten on my skin as the moments trickle by. Tears spill down my cheeks as Finn looks at me in wonder.
"Are—are you certain?"
I nod.
"The healers confirmed it for me before we set off."
I understand his surprise. I, too, was shocked at how quickly I fell pregnant. I had been taking contraceptive herbs since our wedding day.
It was only a few months ago, once we had been assured that Sun Palace was ready to receive us, that I came off them. Fairies can take decades or even centuries to conceive.
For it to have only been a few months is a miracle.
Finn's mouth comes down on mine. I taste our shared joy. His happiness is like a balm to my nerves. The tenderness in his eyes makes my heart overflow with love.
"Are you happy?" I ask, needing to hear the words despite the truth being plainly written on his face.
"More than I ever thought possible." Tears fall down his tan cheeks. "I love you, Arden. It grows stronger every day. If they cut open my heart, they'd find you in there."
I kiss him again, needing another taste.
"I love you, too. I waited centuries for you—for our family. Every hardship was worth it to share this life with you."
Our mouths meet again as his cock kicks to life inside of me. This time we make love slowly, tenderly. His hand stays on my stomach the entire time as our breathing becomes more ragged.
The darkness of the past has been cleansed away. All that's left is life and eternal devotion. We become lost to our pleasure once more as our shared moans echo all the way to Goldren.
Our bond weaves between us in a golden web as new life blooms inside me.