Her Forever
Chapter 83

Marco and Mia

Marco held onto Mia and wasn’t going to let her go, he had finally found his mate, and even if the King himself tried to take her away, he would put up a fight. Mia looked deep into his chocolate brown eyes and saw him thinking.

“What are you thinking about Alpha Marco?” She smiled up at him as she inhaled his manly scent. “It’s Marco to you, little one,” he lovingly said. His hand brushed her cheek as she held onto him tightly. “I’m thinking how lucky I am to have you. My soft, smart, and loving mate.” That wasn’t all he was thinking, but he didn’t want to worry his young mate. He knew he would have a hard time with his friend accepting that his daughter was made just for him, but Sadie was so adamant about bonds she could smooth over his rage.

Marco looked to the corner of the room where the king and queen stood. Seth was clenching his fists in anger, the smart, innocent little girl was mated to his best friend. The one that stood with him during battles as well as the large fight against Marcellus. Surely he would understand a bond and get over this hurdle in their friendship. Sadie stood in front of Seth and held his forearm.

“Marco, take Mia and go talk somewhere. You and Mia need to get to know one another more. You have a history, and she deserves to know your past. She’s a logical girl. You know this.” Sadie warned Marco. “Take her to one of the sitting rooms. I’ll talk to Seth.”

“Thank you, My Queen,” Marco replied.

“My love, talk to me,” Sadie used her soothing voice to Seth. His nostrils were flaring as he watched his friend of over 60 years walk away with his daughter.

“Do you want to have a quicky in the closet?” Sadie’s words broke through to Seth as he nodded his head and whisked her away. He would bang out his frustration with his mate.

Marco took Mia’s hand and tugged at it, knowing what Mia was asking, she followed him, looking back at her angry father and giggling uncontrollably. She knew her mother would hold him back. The queen always talked about the importance of mates and how they complete one another. Mia was acting like the crazy girls who found their mates again, and she couldn’t help but feel happy. The bond was like a drug, and she just wanted to curl up in his arms and drink in his scent.

Marco and Mia came to the purple sitting room. The walls were a deep, royal purple with white furnishings. The room was also considered the princess room due to the massive portraits of the daughters of the queen and king. It was both their favorite colors. Marco led Mia to the couch and gave her the biggest grin. His teeth were as white as snow, and his fangs were slightly showing. Mia blushed as Marco kissed her hand.

“Did you know all along?” Mia asked.

Marco gave a slight frown and pulled her closer. She was nearly on his lap as he kissed her cheek. He wanted nothing more than to bury his fangs into her pretty little neck, but that would have to wait.

“I thought I could smell you the few times I met you, but you always had some sort of sweets in front of you, and I thought it was that. Your smell wasn’t as strong, but it was there. Since you have turned 18, it is amazing,” he growled into her ear. Mia smiled and let his body come close to hers.

As Marco stayed close, Mia thought again about their age gap. They really were far apart in age, and he had experienced so many other things in his life while she was just starting. Who really was Marco, and what had he done before her. Was what her father said was true? Did he really have relationships with other women? The thought made her heart hurt inside, but she couldn’t deny the questions. These questions started to plague her mind as he nibbled at her neck. So gently, she pushed him backward, causing him to whine.

“Marco, you are my mate, and I will be with you and let you mark me when it is time,” she said pointedly. Marco sat up and looked at his darling, curvy mate. “I need to know a few things before we continue our bonding. I am not a woman you can walk all over.” Mia pouted. Marco’s face paled, thinking of all the conquests he has had, hell even Seth knew of his playboy days but now that his Mia was in the picture all of that he wanted was his Mia. Marco picked up Mia and put her in his lap.

“I am sorry, mate, for the things I have done before you. I’ve waited so long, and I thought I would never find my mate.”

“I find that hard to believe. The goddess said she gives everyone a mate.” Mia pouted. She knew where this talk was going, and she didn’t like it. She was already jealous.

“Mate, please,” Marco begged. I’m so sorry. Please forgive me. He nuzzled into her neck. They meant nothing, and you mean everything.” Mia felt the electric shocks go through her body. She wasn’t going to relent, though.

“You are going to have to earn me, Marco. Prove to me you will be trustworthy and have only eyes for me and only me,” Mia grunted as Marco tried to touch her waist. “I’m serious, Marco. I’m sure my father will say the same. You are going to have to court me.” Mia was the level-headed one, Marco understood that, but a bit of his heart was hoping she would give in and let him mark her tonight. However, that wasn’t going to happen.

“I will court you mate,” Marco kissed her cheek. “I will prove to you I am worthy of you. Anything you want and desire, I will give it to you.”

“Your heart, your whole heart. Nothing else,” Mia looked up into his eyes as he held her tightly. Marco wasn’t going to let her go, and he was going to make sure no one took her from him.

King Seth barged in the doors without a knock with Sadie hot on his tail. Sadie’s dress was wrinkled, and her perfect hair was disheveled. Seth’s pants were barely buttoned, and his belt was swinging wildly while he tried to put it on.

“Seth, let them be! Mia won’t let him mark her tonight.” Marco looked at Sadie in shock. “I know my daughter Marco. She will make you wait. She’s the level-headed one of the family.”

Seth folded his arms and smiled at his daughter. “Good girl,” he spoke and glared at Marco. “You hurt my daughter, I’ll kill you. Do you understand?” he said growling. “I don’t care you are the Alpha of the Warrior pack right now and my best friend. I. Will. Kill. You.”

Marco nodded his head in agreement. “I know it is meant to be with the goddess, but that doesn’t mean I’m not watching you and looking out for my daughter.”

“That’s enough, dad,” Mia wrapped her arm around Marco’s as he stood up. “He is going to court me and prove himself.” Marco looked at his mate adoringly and kissed her cheek.

“I will, and I will win her heart without any bond.”