The Royal Mark-Chapter 244: Lying in Bed Miserably

As Chris shed his tears for his uncle, whom he respected and looked up to once in his life, Alaric started breathing hard.

"Christopher, please save my daughter. Promise me that you will look for her and will not leave her in the hands of Yvonne. Please promise me that you will not abandon my daughter," Alaric pleaded as he tried to catch his breath.

Elsa could not hold much longer and tried to heal him even though some healers already tried to before they arrived there. However, Alaric stopped her.

"Don’t waste your mana on me. I am a lost case. The amount of silver in my body cannot be healed anymore. There’s no cure."

"Don’t talk anymore uncle. Please save your breath. I promise I will not stop until I find my sister. She’s a Jorgensen and she will be my sister no matter what. I will get my strength back and I will find her. I promise I will not spare that witch. She will pay for everything that she has done to our family and to Arcanis," Chris pledged as he wiped his tears.

"Thank you. Now let me join my love and everyone I had lost in the afterlife."

Alaric smiled at him and squeezed tight his hands with all he had before he released his last breath.

"Uncle!" Chris’ wails echoed in the room.

Hoven and Blake arrived just in time and greeted Lexi with a nod as she wept silently in the corner. She was communicating with her brother through their link and told him what was going on in the castle.

He had grown up alongside Chris and their families have been friends for centuries. He also witnessed how Alaric changed from being a good uncle to what he had been after Neia was born. But now that everything has been revealed, he can’t help but feel sad for his best friend.

Hoven tried his best not to cry and look strong in front of everyone, but the scene of Chris crying brought back memories of when his mother died in front of him. But Chris is crying harder now and he can only guess that it is only now that he is also grieving for the loss of his father since he was not able to before.

Elsa walks up to Chris and gently rubs his back to comfort him. He let go of Alaric’s hands and turned to her. Chris pulled her gently to sit beside him, Elsa quickly complied and to her surprise, Chris wrapped his arms around her tight and cried more like a lost child.

She can’t help but feel pity for her husband. She could feel his sadness and grief through their bond and all she could do was to hold him and hope that it was enough for him to feel at least a little better.

’Cry it all out, my love. I am here for you. I promise to you, that we will not stop until we find that bitch. I really want to tear that slut apart to pieces with my teeth!’ Elsa passionately cursed, making Chris stop crying and scoffed then chuckled a bit in their bond.

"But you’re not a werewolf, how will you tear her apart with your teeth?" Chris voiced out, causing everyone to look at each wondering what he was talking about.

"Well, it’s just a metaphor but if I can I would. Surely do that... Let’s give your uncle a proper burial tomorrow and we will let the citizens of Arcanis know what happened, alright? It is already late and you need to rest and get your strength back if you want to keep your promise to your uncle," Elsa informed Chris who agreed right away.

Elsa and Tallor helped Chris get up and saw Hoven and Blake by the door. They both bowed and Hoven quickly went to Chris and gave him a hug.

"Welcome back to Arcanis. The old Arcanis that we used to know," Hoven was getting emotional which was something very rare for the alpha, so Chris decided to make fun of him.

"Don’t be such a crybaby about it, Hoven. And don’t be happy yet, we will have a lot of work to do starting tomorrow. I’ll take my leave first or my healer will get angry again," Chris smirked and looked at Elsa who blushed the moment their eyes met.

"Hoven, Arla, if you can check on Laureen, Aeson, and Gavin please do so. I will just get Chris settled and I will follow you after," Elsa instructed, but Rylie stepped up and offered.

"Your Majesty, I think you should rest for tonight as well. You did so much today and I am sure you are tired. Please don’t overwork your body too much, you just gave birth a month ago and also need to save some milk for Rocco. I will check on them and will bring some healers too so you can retire in your chamber tonight."

Elsa felt the heaviness in Chris’ heart the moment Rylie mentioned their son. They hadn’t gotten the chance to talk about Rocco yet, and she was just so excited for the father and son to meet each other.

"Thank you, Rylie. I will not decline that offer since getting my wings and doing the operation was indeed tiring. I owe you one. We’ll head on, call for me if something urgent comes along."

They then went back to Chris’ old room in the castle and Tallor quickly left as soon as he helped Chris climb on the bed.

Elsa instructed the guards outside placed by Hoven to not let anyone disturb them unless it’s urgent. She closed and locked the door before going to the bath chamber to fill the tub with warm water using her magic.

She can’t help but reminisce about her old life in Novus where she had to wait for the tub to be filled before she could use it. But now, she could effortlessly fill it up almost instantly.

When she was done, she went back to Chris who seemed to think about something deeply as he sat on the bed and stared at nothingness.

’Is my husband there?’ she playfully called out in their mate bond.

Chris was startled and awoken from his contemplation. He patted the spot on the bed in front of him, urging Elsa to sit. He then gently grabbed her hand when she sat and lifted it to his lips, giving the back of her hands a sweet kiss.

But he was not done... 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Chris did not let go of her hands yet and gently grazed them on his cheek, feeling the softness and smoothness of it. Elsa just let him do it and watched him patiently.

Chris smelled her hands and said, "I miss this, blueberry and lavender."

He kissed her hands once again and he did not stop there. His lips moved up to her arms, kissing gently and softly her skin on his path. Elsa was stunned for a moment. She was not able to react and just watched Chris make his advances.

His lips suddenly felt like fire burning her skin every time it touched her. Her heart started beating faster than normal, and her body was signaling her to ask for more.

Chris halted upon reaching her upper arm and said, "Come here, my wife. I miss you so much..." He carefully pulled her to his lap and she straddled him.

Chris kissed her shoulder and went to her neck. She almost moaned when she felt his tongue lick the spot just under her jaw. She misses it too, she had imagined it a hundred times when they were apart.

Now that they were together, just a small touch from him set her body on fire. Chris’ hands started roaming around her body and it was so gratifying. Their desires for each other from the months that they have not seen each other piled up and not it’s about to burst.

Chris’ hand landed on her breast and his thumb rubbed her nipple turning it hard.

"Chris..." Elsa uttered with closed eyes.

"I miss you, love," Chris replied before sealing her lips his hers. He couldn’t hold it anymore and squeezed her breast hard which made him frown.

He pulled away and asked, "Are your breasts alright? Why are they so hard and wet?"

Elsa looked down and cursed, "Ah fuck this!" before standing up.

"She’s fine, she just needs to pump milk for my cute godchild."

"Geez!"

Both Chris and Elsa jolted upon hearing Elandir’s voice who was already inside the room and leaning against the wall, watching them.

"Do you mind? This is a couples room you know..." Elsa uttered as she walked towards one of the drawers looking for a towel.

"What the hell are you doing here without knocking first like a normal person?" Chris annoyingly asked.

"Well, I was told by Arla that you were still in pain that’s why you went back to your room. So, you won’t believe how surprised I was when I saw you two having an intimate moment. I didn’t think the pain was just an excuse because you miss each other so much. That’s why I used my portal to get here fast, thinking that you are laying in bed miserably," Elandir explained.

"I am in pain! It was not an excuse!" Chris retorted.

"Really? That’s not what I witnessed..." Elandir smirked causing Chris to facepalm himself.

"Why are you really here?" Chris inquired.

"It’s about Neia, we know where she is..."