Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Dayson let out a long breath. “I don’t like Gideon, but I love you.”
Talia looked at him expectantly. “What does that mean?”
“I can’t say no to you, kitten. But don’t expect me to talk to him, and I don’t want you to go there either. Ask Maya to do it.”
Talia’s face broke into a smile. “Alright.” She rubbed her face into his chest. “You are the best, you know that?”
“I know. I know…”, Dayson mumbled and then he got an idea. “But don’t think that this is for free.”
Talia froze. “What do you mean?”
“I expect payment for this.” He leaned closer and whispered into her ear, “Tonight.”
Talia got goosebumps dancing all over her skin.
Dayson’s hot breath tickled her ear and his hold on her tightened and she knew what kind of payment he was expecting. The naughty Alpha wanted to get frisky, and he was playful about it, so she played along.
“This is important, my Alpha. I will do anything.” Talia put her index finger on his lips and traced the invisible line down his neck, over his Adam’s apple, until she hooked her finger at the collar of his shirt and pulled him lower.
“Anything…”, her lips moved against his cheek and Dayson was hard in an instant.
He let out a slow chuckle, and spoke in a sexy low voice, “If we are not so busy, I would push you down on this grass right now and have my way with you.”
Talia was surprised that lusty Alpha was aware of how there was a world beyond carnal pleasures. That was a first.
“Well, I guess you will need to wait until tonight, my Alpha.” Her eyes flashed mischievously. “Maybe I put on a sexy outfit to treat you for doing me a favor.”
Dayson swallowed hard. The evening couldn’t come fast enough.
Do they need to wait until evening?
When Talia and Dayson reached the packhouse, Dayson headed to the study in order to figure out guards for the house where Marcy and George were, and Talia went to the kitchen in order to get food for George.
Dawn and Zina were sitting on barstools and leaning over the kitchen island while commenting on an article in WW magazine that was open in front of them. It was obvious they were idling.
“There is no work at the time. All guests are busy with something. Why are you here?”, Talia asked.
“Ivy and Lily are in town with Rose, and we volunteered to stay back. What if Commander George needs something?”, Zina asked cheekily, and Dawn nodded in agreement.
Talia shook her head at her silly friends. She wanted to tell them that he was in the other house, in a zombie-like state, but she realized that she didn’t think that through, so she went with the official version, “Marcy and Commander George went to tour our territory and won’t be back for some time.”
Dawn and Zina showed disappointed looks, and Talia felt guilty for lying to them, but she will tell them the truth once she figures out how to say it.
Everything happened so quickly and even Talia needed some time to process things.
Talia went to the pantry and fridge and picked up a few items from each. There were plenty of leftovers from lunch.
Talia took a picnic basket that will be perfect to take the food for two patients in one go, and she will have a free hand to fetch some of the herbs on her way.
“Are you going on a picnic with Alpha Dayson?”, Dawn asked with a knowing smile.
I wish. “Something like that.”, Talia responded. “Tonight, plan to stay a bit longer after dinner. I have an important task for you.” By then, Talia will figure out how to tell them about the current situation.
Zina eyed Talia curiously. “Important task?” It must be more than just important if Talia announced it in advance. Normally, they just get instructions that end with: do it right now.
“You will find out what it is then.”, Talia said mysteriously. “It’s nothing too demanding, but it will require secrecy.”
“Oh…”, A sound escaped Dawn’s lips. “So, you want us to do something secretly and no one to know about it.”
“That’s demanding already.”, Zina said through giggles. “Are you planning a super-sexy surprise for Alpha Dayson, and you want us to operate the fog machine?”
Dawn rolled her eyes. “What fog machine? It must be to set up a romantic spot that will provide privacy…”
“Nonsense.”, Zina cut off Dawn. “It will be a sexy performance and she needs background dancers…”
Talia shook her head at her two friends who were guessing naughty stuff, but she didn’t want to give them any hints at that time.
Talia knew that she shouldn’t disclose that George is an Alpha, but… should she tell them that he ended up in a sorry condition because of the severed mate bond? Maybe she could say that rogues attacked him. But how can she explain Marcy’s condition? And how can they be bedridden due to an attack when none of them has visible injuries?
Talia was never good at lying, so she needed to prepare for this. The truth was the best option, but Talia was not sure how much of the truth she should reveal. The good thing was that she had until evening to prepare for this reveal.
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Talia was pleased with herself that she convinced Dayson to deal with his matters and not tag along with her. It was just Talia bringing food and flowers, and she had no intention to linger.
In the garden, she collected lavender and passionflower, and on her way through the forest, she got chamomile. Travis gave her a few more herbs on the list, but they were not on the way, and she didn’t have much time.
Talia remembered Gideon’s garden, and there Talia saw a few plants she was looking for. Talia decided to ask Gideon for some when she gets a chance.
Talia knew that dried plants will release more of their fragrance, and she thought of storing them in cloth pouches that can be kept next to her two patients, but that will take a few days to prepare, and she really hoped that George and Marcy will snap out of it by then.
Talia’s first destination was the kitchen. She found two vases and separated flowers so that both Marcy and George have some in their rooms.
With a vase and a bowl of fruits, Talia went to Marcy’s room first.
Marcy was still unconscious, lying on the bed, like sleeping, and there was a small frown on her now pale face.
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