Just A Bit Of Trust (Constel·lación #1) (10 page)

Didac slammed harder into her pussy, his movements uncontrolled, craving to be in her in every way imaginable. He wanted to penetrate her mind, body, and soul.

Vivian’s cheeks and breast were rubbing up and down the wall, and she didn’t even care.” Oh yeah.”, She moaned encouragingly.

His cock became stiffer as he approached his climax. Vivian’s muscles clenched on his cock as they climaxed together. He continued fucking her to empty himself and almost collapsed on her after, breathing hard.

Vivian was stupefied to see Agostino and a few other men she didn’t recognize waiting outside the engine room when they exited. She ran her hands over her front and thighs to double check if her clothes were intact. Her uncultivated curls looked windblown.

She emulated the queenliest stance she could master as her eyes touched the sparkling eyes of the men before her. Didac breath brushed her hair behind her. ”Didac was just giving me a tour of the control room. It is quite impressive.”

An unrestrained smile broke on Agostino’s face. “I am glad it meets your approval.”

“I definitely approve.”

Agostino and the men burst into laughter.

They must have heard. Vivian’s pale, freckled face turned crimson red.

Fuck that.

Vivian made an unintelligible sound and just walked away, trying to steady her shaky legs and heavily pounding heart.

Didac’s regard caused them to stop laughing immediately.

“I see you have reconciled with your mate,” Agostino said, his voice still painting his laughter.

“Oh, just shut up.”

“You must have known that it was time for us to make our rounds to check the control room.”

“Bite me.” Didac started in the direction his mate went.

Agostino laughter trailed in his wake.” Paka is rubbing off on you.”

Vivian watched Constel·lació expand right before her eyes through the screen of the spaceship in the control room. It was shaped like a star, and the white sky reflected the purity of the colors coming from the vegetation of the planet’s land. It was breathtaking, and it calmed her anxiety. For the first time in her life, she appreciated the sheer beauty of creation.

Didac rubbed her small back, and she looked up at him. Vivian caught the first glimpse of a real smile from Didac. The stress lines on his face disappeared, and it registered to Vivian how much of a magnificent specimen her husband really was.

Vivian was relieved that they had managed to reach their destination with no hitches and excited to explore the planet’s allure. The nervousness dampened her excitement she felt at meeting the people of Constel·lació. Would they accept her as their new Queen? The month she had spent on the ship having conversations with her new sister in law had enlightened her about what the Constel·lacións thought of her species. In retrospect, it was comical. Constel·lacións thought humans were deadly, deceptive creatures and from the news executed by the media, the Constel·lacións were depicted as violent and untrustworthy. Even if the Constel·lacións had their share of hooligans like Abramo Agusti, overall they seemed to be very friendly people. They had treated her better than her human counterparts ever had.

“We will be at the Landing point soon.” Didac moved his hand on her back to hold hers lying on her sides. ”You are ready?”

Vivian did not reply, but held his hand tighter. Didac took it that she was and led her away. At the landing station, Didac signaled to a man who stood at the front in line with a dozen or more man there.

“Vivian, please meet the Head of Security at the castle, Madu.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Madu.”

“Likewise, Your Highness.” Madu bowed his head lightly.

“Madu will be taking you to the Castle; I have been away for too long, there are a few things I have to take care of.”

“Will you be long?” Vivian was kind of disappointed. She was hoping that on her first day, Didac would show her himself their new home.

“I don’t know Vivian.” Didac was disappointed too. He wanted to show her himself their personal living quarters in the castle, especially their bedroom.

Vivian didn’t pursue it further; she didn’t want to appear needy in the presence of her new subject. ”Okay, I guess I will see you when you get there.”

Didac detected the misery they're having to part so soon after landing in her voice which he would have dismissed had he not taken the time to study his mate after their reconciliation. ”Vivian, I do not have a choice in this matter. I have to see to my planet.”

Her lips turned up in a sad smile. That was so Didac. Making bold statements. ”Your planet?”

Didac almost missed that smile. Even in sadness, she looked beautiful. More so when she teased him. Didac’s eyes echoed her smile. ”Yes, my planet, these are my people. They belong to me. They are like my children.”

“And all that.” Vivian’s laugh along with the King’s laughter turned heads. Even the soldiers who were standing on alert could not resist looking.

They had heard their King laugh before, but not in that manner. The laugh displayed an intimate secret that could only be understood by the two of them.

Madu watched the Queen’s transformation as she laughed. Her soft eyes and pale skin glowing red. Vivian caught him looking. ”What?”

Madu chose to ignore the improperly phrased question from the Queen and answered. “At the risk of sounding disrespectful, I would like to comment on how astounding you look when you laugh.”

“Thank you, Madu. That’s fine unless if my husband finds it so.” Vivian's eyes trapped Didac’s.

Vivian heavy-lidded eyes almost made him forget his duties. “You are a temptress, Your Highness.” Didac leaned in to place a wet kiss on her mouth. ”Let Madu know if you need anything, ok.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Didac’s body responded to the heated response from his mate.

“Okay, that’s it. I have to go.” He mumbled in her mouth when he gave her that final kiss and left, her dreamy eyes following him.

Madu had watched in fascination the interplay between Didac and Vivian. The King was not playful by nature, and here he was sharing secret jokes with his mate while he watched. As professional as always, he swooped his hand to show the Queen where to go. ”If you will follow me, Your Highness.”

Before she got in the planetary vehicle, her eyes scanned the area looking for Michael and Paka. They were nowhere to be found. As soon as she arrived, she saw Paka and Michael exit one of the planetary vehicles. Paka hanged on to Agusti’s arm as soon as she got out. Michael seemed to be in a deep conversation with Esteve.

“Holy Crap, Vivian. It’s a castle. Since I am your sister and all, I guess I am now the princess right.”

“You have the qualities of a princess,” Agostino told Paka

Vivian rolled her eyes. Yeah, Paka was humble, kind and selfless, but her speech needed modifications to be considered one. Agostino had been flattering Paka ever since they came aboard the spaceship the first time. Paka had a big crush on him, and Vivian didn’t know Agostino enough to know how he felt about her sister. Vivian just left them outside.

“Jesus Christ, the inside is as impressive as the outside,” Vivian commented as they all stepped inside the castle.

The floor was covered with a luxurious carpet. Along the walls of the corridor, they were portraits of what Vivian concluded as their lineage because they so much resembled Didac.

“This will be Princess’ Paka’s room,” Madu said as they passed one of the rooms upstairs. ”The one next to it belongs to Princess Annais. Your room is down the hall, Your Highness.”

“Is that also King Didac’s room?” Vivian asked. Most royals she had heard of did not share a bedroom.

Madu seemed shocked by the question. ”Of course, Your Highness. We cannot have it any other way.”

Madu stopped just before the master bedroom. ”If you intend to leave the palace, you must let us know.”

“Why?”

“So a guard can be assigned to you. It would be careless just to wander outside the palace walls alone. There are people who might want to hurt you because of Didac but because you are also human.”

“OH! I understand.” Vivian stepped into the room as Madu held the door open for her. She hesitated before she asked her next question. ”Since the rooms are so close to each other, can they hear us, you know what I mean?”

Madu’s smile blossomed like a flower at the question. ”It is totally as sound proof as the best building materials could allow but our sense of hearing is so magnified there is a possibility that one could hear if there was total silence in the castle.”

“Oh! Oh!”

Madu rather liked the Queen’s speech and expressive words. “I hope you will be happy here.”

“Me too.” Vivian smiled back at Madu. “Thank you very much.”

“You are welcome. If you need anything, just ask.” Madu bowed and left.

A good night’s sleep had Vivian feeling refreshed and full of energy. The indentation and the earthy smell on the pillow let her know that Didac had come in when she was already sleeping and left before she was awake. She got ready for her day and found a man already situated outside her door.

“Good morning, Your Highness. My name is Chimo; I am the Senior Official of the household.” He bowed lightly“I am pleased to meet you Chimo.”

”Likewise, Your Highness.” Chimo’s smile warmed Vivian. ”I have been given the great honor of showing you the Castle.”

Vivian followed Chimo. Chimo explained what every room was and what is was used for. The cross hall downstairs connected to the dining room which was also connected to their living quarters.The hall was also attached to the largest room in the whole castle which Annora explained was used for reception, press conferences, and ceremonies. They took an elevator that led them to the kitchen.

Everyone’s attention turned to them when they entered the room.

“I have never seen a kitchen so big.” Vivian’s enthusiasm made the big man smile. She walked around and inspected the appliances. ”Look at this, Chimo. I can’t wait to do my cooking.”

Chimo looked uncomfortable. ”We have the stuff to do the cooking for you, Your Highness.”

“I know, but I would also like to do my cooking as well.”

The kitchen was clean and tidy and the aromas coming from the food that was in the process of being prepared made Vivian’s mouth water, which reminded her that she hadn’t had anything to eat for the day. Vivian walked around the kitchen inspecting what the workers were doing, missing the surprised looks from the servants. She loved cooking and experimenting with preparing and cooking dishes from different recipes. From time to time, if they were not expecting additional guests or busy, she was planning to dismiss the servants early to cook for her family. That included Annais, Michael, and Paka. It made her happy to prepare something that they would enjoy. The intimacy of making supper and clearing the table together appealed to Vivian. It would help create a better relationship between all of them, including her husband too. Something she had never had or had control over.

"Dolores is also from the House of Servei like me." Chimo introduced the woman. Vivian wondered how old she was. People lived long on this planet "She is the Head Chef and is responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking and presentation of the food for everyone including employees in the castle."

“These are the leftovers that we sell instead of throwing them away.” Dolores the Head Chef informed Vivian when she noticed that she was looking at the batch of food lying on the table on the other side of the room. Vivian was not wasteful; she thought some of the food could be re-fashioned into new dishes if it was still good. But if the money was used to benefit the Planet, who was she to change it.

“What do you do with the money… oh, I mean credits?” Vivian wanted to know.“We use it as we see fit.”

Vivian didn’t like the evasive answer.

“Like what?”  Vivian wanted to know.

Dolores cast her eyes on the floor. That spoke volumes. The other servants looked uncomfortable.

No, they wouldn’t
. ”You share the credits among yourselves?’

Dolores didn’t answer.

Did Didac know of this? She needed to talk to him. ”For the Introductory dinner, I would like to see the guest list please?”

Dolores scrunched her face in displeasure.It was not lost on Vivian. ”I will have Chimo give it to you, Your Highness.”

Even her new title as Queen sounded so offensive on those woman’s lips.

Vivian turned to leave, but then Dolores turned to her followers with a remark that had Vivian seething.

Dolores was resentful. She had been a cook for two centuries and no one had ever questioned her role or decisions she made for everything to do with the Kitchen and cooking. But then this human Queen wanted to take over. This was what she was born and trained to do. Making a guest list, seating arrangements, invitations and decorating the dining room was part of her duties for any dinners conducted at the Castle. ”Who does she think she is?”

Her followers snickered.“The last time I checked, I was the Queen of Constel·lació.” Vivian’s voice was hard. She hadn’t liked the woman’s demeanor when they had were introduced. She had dismissed it and planned on gaining her favor and work out something with her but this...

Vivian wanted to walk away and deal with this in a different way, after all, she was new here and didn’t want to cause trouble, but Dolores was relentless in her attack.“Queen?” Dolores mockery even made her followers shuffle their feet awkwardly. ”Don’t be too comfortable with your new position; he is a male after all.”

This was unacceptable.

“I would like you to pack your bags and leave immediately.” Vivian’s firm voice resounded in the big kitchen.“This is not right to be thrown out like this. The King will hear of this.” Dolores raised voice sounded whiny.

“Just get out.” Vivian's eyes perused the room before she picked up the hem of her dress and walked out. She had Chimo scurrying behind her.” Is my husband in the castle now?”

“Yes Your Highness, I will inform him that you would like to see him.”

“Thank you, Chimo.” Chimo saw the Queen’s distress and was unsure how to handle it and made a note to speak to the King. “I hope we can become friends and come to understand each other, but you hav
e
to be patient with me because this is new to me and would like to make a success of it and fit in.”

“And I hope I shall do everything to your satisfaction, Your Highness.”

“I’m sure you will. If we are to be friends, there is no need for formalities. You can call me Vivian.”

“It is not proper to address you by your first name.”

“How about if you do it when it’s just the two of us?”

Chimo returned Vivian’s conspirational smile. ”Of course, Vivian.”

Chimo hesitated. The Queen seemed like a kind lady. He much preferred the happy smile that she had given him earlier. Yes, he wanted her to make a success and fit in. They walked together in silence, and when they reached her bedroom door, he bowed and left.

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Vivian had had time to calm down. She bounced into Didac’s office excited about the arrangements and the menu changes she had made for the Official Introductory Dinner in her honor that would be hosted by them. Vivian had made some extensive changes to the menu and was planning to do some of the cooking herself. Even if it was weeks away, there was so much to do, and she wanted it to be perfect. She wanted to run everything by Didac. Not that she needed his approval, but she didn’t want to embarrass her husband as well.

What she saw deflated her spirits. She couldn’t stop her face from freezing like a stone. One of the most beautiful creatures she had ever seen was sitting next to her husband behind his large desk. They appeared to be looking over something on his computer.

They both looked up at her.

“Vivian, come in. Meet my secretary Didra.” Didac spoke as he stood up and walked around his desk towards her.

Vivian cautiously moved forward as the other woman approached her. She studied Didra with a nostalgia of an inferior woman being challenged by a classy beauty with an outward show of her misgivings. She ran her hands over her hair to smooth it. Why couldn’t she have taken the time to straighten herself up?

“It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance Your Highness.” Didra bowed before her.

That voice. It was sultry, and it cast a more seductive aura around her. Vivian's heart sank even lower than the Titanic.

What woman in her right mind would allow a woman like that to work close to her man?

She caught herself before a “hell no” escaped her lips.

“I am happy to meet you finally. My husband has been singing praises about you.” Vivian’s jaw almost hurt from trying to keep her smile in place.

Vivian tried to relax her body, imagining herself calm and disinterested in the situation. Jealousy was a self-destructive behavior mostly led by paranoia. It was not within her rights to manage who her husband worked with; she just had to control her emotions and trust her husband to do the right thing.

“Likewise, His description of you does not do you justice, Your Highness.”

Of course, she had to say things like that because she was the Queen. ”There is no need to be so formal. Call me Vivian. I hope we could be friends.”

What was Vivian feeling? Guilt? Didra seemed like a lovely lady.

The smile she bestowed on her revealed perfect white teeth and seemed genuine. ”I would like that Vivian.”

Vivian looked at Didac. ”I hope I am not disturbing anything.”

“No, that’s fine. Didra and I can finish this later.”

Didra bowed to both of them and left the room. Vivian watched her go.

She trusted Didac so did she have anything to worry about? She had nothing to be scared about, right? Didac seemed like a man who knew how to draw boundaries.

Stop comparing yourself
.

Did she have a low self-esteem? Yes, Vivian was attracted to Didac’s looks, but he also had an indefinable quality that she couldn’t explain, some dark part of her humanity connected to him. It transcended his looks and status. She shook herself out of her thoughts.

“You know that she felt that too?”

Vivian ignored him. Damn Constel·lacións and their psychic abilities. “I wanted to show you the changes I made to the menu, and I need to start interviewing for a new chef.”, And she added. ”And it is a natural feeling.”

Didac was losing his patience even if her jealousy pleased him. ”What happened to the one we had and what were you doing in the kitchen?’

“I wanted to help organize the dinner.’

“You don’t need to do that, Chimo and Dolores know what needs to be done.”

“You don’t expect me to sit at home and do nothing, do you? I want to fit in as soon as possible. And about Dolores, I fired her.”

“You what? Fired Dolores? When I married you, I wanted you to be free to do as your mind directs but what you do affects my reputation as a leader. Dolores’ family has been working here for generations. Just get her back and reinstate her.”

Vivian wasn’t sure if the guards and servants could hear the yelling from her husband, so she kept her voice down. “And show the stuff that I have no authority over my house. I refuse to do it.”

Didac breathed in to calm himself. Respect was huge for his mate. If she had fired the cook, she must have had a good reason to. Half of the people of Constel·lació did not approve of his mating and to have Vivian fire Dolores from the House of Servei, whose family had served The house of Direcció for centuries would cause a stir. He failed to understand what Dolores might have done or said to warrant a dismissal. Vivian’s glum face spoke volumes. Didac did not want to alienate his mate further by jumping to conclusions.” You better have a good reason.”

Vivian despair saturated the air. ”I find your lack of confidence in my decision disappointing. Do you think I take pleasure in firing people?”

“No, I do not, but what possibly could have happened to make you dismiss her?”

“Her snide remarks put me off. I am supposed to be your Queen and Like you, I will not tolerate any disrespect to my person. I know that she has every right to think what she wants to think, but I will not have her saying it to my face and allowing the other servants to believe that they can do the same thing.”

Didac was of the same opinion. Yes, his people had their minds. The only time he permitted them to voice their thoughts was at a council meeting not when they were performing duties that he paid them for.” You are right my Queen. I have to accept that we share responsibilities and trust that you will do whatever you see fit and good for our people. It will be hard to adjust. I would feel better if you talked to me first.”

“With Dolores, the decision had to be made there and then. And I promise to tell you if I plan to make changes. It cannot be a one-way street; you have to talk to me too. I and you are a team.”

“I don’t do teamwork well.” He inhaled deeply.

“It is time you learned, My King.” Vivian walked to the door and locked it. ”There is no I in team.”

Didac had no choice but agree when Vivian’s shrugged her dress off her shoulders. His mind went blank.”Um, I like the way you think.”

Didac sat in his chair to calm his unsteady knees. Just one look at his mate’s naked form made him thicken.He devoured her curved body move towards him . His nerve almost deserted him.” You are so amazing, but look I have a meeting I have to prepare for, in a few hours.”

Vivian moved to straddle him on the chair,put her arms around his neck and her lips latched to his.”A few hours is hours from now.”

Dolores was forgotten.