Okay, give me a moment. I need to recover. Because, you see, @romewritingshop, scientifically proven to be one of the most generous human beings I know, is in the middle of giving out handcrafted gifts for her birthday. I was lucky enough to be blessed with one of the spots and she made an f*cking amazing edit. Obviously, it’s of Kayden and my TRM MC Adrasteia -- because what else would it be for me, right? They give me life. 😊
LOOK AT THESE GORGEOUS PEOPLE. 🥵🥵🥵 Don’t worry about the fact that Kayden’s hurt. He’ll be fine and the persons responsible have been dealt with. But OMG they’re so pretty. And this is so good. THANK YOU, ROME, YOU AMAZING CREATURE!
It will be printed on shiny, glossy paper at a photo shop, framed, and placed among my commissions even though it isn’t one. It belongs there just the same.
Face claims for those of you who care:
- Adrasteia: Fouz Al Fahad
- Kayden: Arash Ghoseiri
I just had to get this shit out of my system even tho you didn’t ask for it. I started out a HUGE Drake stan hence my regrettable Tumblr handle but now it’s these two hotties that have my full attention. #I am ridiculous
I can’t stop making these edits. Good god, what is wrong with me? I gave you a different background this time. That’s gotta count for something. And it’s a lot closer to my romance novel cover goal.
Tags (I remembered!): @chaotichuman0090 @blushingpaperwerewolf @walkerswhiskeygirl @kayann9
This is my entry into @emceesynonymroll Wacky Drabbles Prompt #24 “They needed to prepare for the next morning.” prompt will appear in BOLD in the story.
Catch up here: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four
Masterlist can be found here: Masterlist
A TRM Inspired FIC pairing OC/MC Helena Everhart with M!Kayden Vescovi
This post is dedicated to @chaotichuman0090 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We share a common love for Kayden and I have enjoyed our talks so much!!!
Canon? What Canon? Yeah, I don’t really follow that. This is part 5 of a little ongoing “Funfic” I have been messing around with. It is hard to write these two with the TRM book still in progress and not knowing what happens so this is just for fun. In this fic I have assumed the MC/OC has been crowned Queen of Cordonia and she had her secret wedding with Kayden in this series so he will be named Prince Consort.
Please excuse any typographical errors. It is 5:44 am here, I have not been to bed, this is the only time I can write my fics… because KIDS, and a husband who seems to think I should pay him attention, LOL (J/K) (I have proof read this thing til I am cross eyed and I think I am good but I usually miss some things)
Warnings: Long post thanks to angst and smut (It’s make up sex y’all) Please do NOT read if you are under 18!
Word Count: 2585 (I am a disgusting human being…. but SMUT happened, I couldn’t leave them hanging) ((This is my biggest fail at 1000 words yet))
A/N: All characters belong to Pixelberry, OC/MC Helena Everhart is my hot mess. GIFs or photos used are the property of their respective owners and are borrowed for entertainment purposes only. I have no rights to these visuals.
Face Claims: Kayden = Sean Teale, Helena Everhart = Adelaide Kane
TAGGING those that have asked or have expressed interest in TRM/Kayden fics. If you want to be added or removed let me know and I will wave my magic wand and make it happen!
AND if you like it share it! Tag it! There are NOT enough Kayden Fics in this fandom…. Be the change:) And stay thirsty my friends:)
Helena sat relaxing in the tub of steaming hot water, attempting to wash away the stress she was feeling after she and Kayden had their first major argument since they were married 2 months prior. She took a deep breath and pushed it out forcefully, blowing ripples in the surface of the water. A tear ran down her cheek. She cupped water in her hands and splashed it over her face, washing it away.
Kayden was to become Prince Consort and she was set to bestow the title on him in a ceremony the following day. He would have to give up his position as Crown Shield and take on a more administrative role in the palace. He had expressed his desire over and over again that he wished to maintain his formal role as her protector. He did not trust anyone else to do the job.
She began to relive the events of the afternoon in her head.
“Lena, no one can protect you like I can, there is not a more experienced man or woman in all the guard. I can remain crown shield if you decree it.” His expression pleaded with her in place of more words.
She scoffed at his request, annoyed that he had called her by his pet name for her in this situation. She approached him so they were face to face, her voice taking a commanding tone, “You will be named Prince Consort and by my order you will retire as Crown Shield.” Though she was much shorter than him, she stood at her full height in front of his imposing fame, her jaw set, her steely eyes locked on his. She was determined to win.
He looked at her, eyes reflecting sadness into hers as he took a couple of steps back from her, “the crown is going to your head.” The words came out much colder than he intended, he knew it immediately.
She turned her back to him, hot tears stinging her eyes. That remark had cut her deeply. How can he not understand I am doing this because I love him, I cannot lose him.
Knowing his words had upset her he placed his hand on her shoulder, but she jerked away from is touch and walked over to the window. “I will retire you as Crown Shield tomorrow.” She spat over her shoulder, resolute.
They were at an impasse and neither of them were willing to compromise. He had finally had enough and told her he was going to take his horse out on a ride. She wiped her tears quickly and hurried over to stand in his path, reminding him that they needed to prepare for the next morning. He brushed passed her and walked out the door without a word.
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There was a knock at the door, before she could answer, the door cracked open and Annalisa let herself in.
“I passed Kayden in the hallway earlier, he looked angry. Is everything alright?” She walked over and sat down on a chaise by the wooden tub.
Helena closed her eyes, shaking her head “no” “It’s the ceremony tomorrow. I told him I’m officially naming him Prince Consort and I would strip him of the title of Crown Shield.” She sunk a little lower in the water as if she was ashamed of her intentions.
“Let me guess, he does not believe anyone else can watch over you like he can?”
“Very astute, Annalisa.” She smirked at her sister. “He doesn’t understand my reasoning. He fears nothing, yet I am terrified. I do not want him in harms way anymore. If something happened to him… my life would never be the same. I don’t think I would be able to go on if I lost him. Especially if he died protecting me. He has shown on more than one occasion that he is all too eager to lay his life down to save mine and I do not want that.”
Annalisa nodded in understanding, staring at the floor. She thought for a moment before meeting her sister’s eyes, “How should he go on if you take away the only life he has ever known? If you put him behind a desk to sign edicts or put him front and center to shake hands with delegates. You and I both know that’s not who he is. How can he live a fulfilling life if he is trying to fill the shoes of someone he is not?”
Helena considered her sister’s words. She knew in her heart they were true. Kayden was a warrior, a protector. Forcing him to take on the role of a glorified spokesperson of the crown would be like caging a wild animal, removing its freedom and stripping it of its will to survive. “Annalisa, I know you are right. But I have the power to protect him from himself, from his instincts.”
“Do you really? Would he be happy? Would you be happy wielding that power against him? Have you considered the wedge it would drive between the two of you if you were to force him into an arrangement that went against his desires and character?”
“I fear the outcome if I free him to be what he wants to be.” Helena stared down at her hands as she picked at her fingernail. She knew she was wrong.
“If you free him? He is already free, who are you to enslave him to a life not of his choosing?” Helena could feel Annalisa’s glare on her, she looked up at her sister with tremendous sadness in her eyes. “If you love him, and I believe you do, you will let him remain free. If it ends badly, that is no-one’s fault. You cannot be blamed for his choices and he cannot be blamed for refusing to deny his true self.” Annalisa put a hand to her sisters’ cheek, stroking it lovingly with her thumb. “I trust you will do the right thing.”
Helena gave her a weak smile. “How are you so wise? You always know the right things to say.”
Annalisa simply shrugged as she stood, “I will leave you to think about it. When he returns you two will have much to discuss.” Helena nodded as Annalisa turned and walked out of the room.
Helena sat a little while longer pondering her decision. She was just about to get out when the door opened. Kayden appeared in the doorway. “I’m sorry, I will leave you to…”
She interrupted him as she choked out, “Please stay with me.”
He hesitated in the doorway for just a moment before entering the room and closing the door behind him. He walked over slowly and took a seat on the chaise Annalisa had just vacated.
He looked toward the window, occasionally darting his eyes in her direction to see if she was looking at him, she simply stared down into the water. They remained this way for several minutes before she cleared her throat to speak.
“Kayden, I want to apologize to you for earlier. For this whole ordeal. It is not my place to force you to be anything other than what you are. I thought I was acting out of love, but I have come to realize love does not seek to control another person, it aims to set them free. At tomorrows ceremony, I will bestow the title of Prince Consort upon you and announce that you will maintain your position as head over the royal guard. I will give you the liberty to define what that means, whether you carry a rapier or give orders from behind a desk, I will leave up to you. I was not trying to control you, but I was blinded by fear.”
He reached down into the water and took both of her hands in his. “What has changed your mind?”
She let out a sigh, “I knew all along this was the right path to take, I am not your keeper, your desires and your needs are your own. It is not up to me to determine what fulfills you. It is also not up to me to determine your fate. It just took a heart to heart with my sister to make me realize that these ideas buried in the back of my conscience were the absolute truth. It may be unprecedented in Cordonia, but this is my reign and I am allowed some sovereignty when making these decisions.”
He pulled one of her hands out of the water and pressed his lips to the back of it. “I thank you for this.”
“You don’t have to thank me, but I pray you will forgive me for my foolishness, I hope to learn from this mistake and never repeat it again. I am sorry.”
“You are not foolish, I understand your reasoning, but you cannot live in fear.” He flipped her hand over and kissed her palm. She leaned in towards him, closing her eyes at his touch. He placed a hand on both of her arms, digging his fingers into her delicate flesh as he pulled her towards him. “Of course, I forgive you.” He pressed a searing kiss to her lips as he continued to move her closer to the edge of the tub. As the kiss deepened he noticed her breathing increased, letting him know she was not still holding a grudge against him. He dropped his mouth to her neck, hesitantly breathing against it, waiting for her permission. She leaned further into him and tilted her head, giving him access to her sensitive skin. He planted a kiss on the curve of her neck just above her collarbone and she let out a quickened breath. He stood as he used his hands on her arms to pull her to standing with him. Water cascaded down her naked body and splashed to and fro in the tub spilling over the sides as he pulled her flush against him.
He moved his mouth back to her lips, one arm moving around her waist, the other winding around behind her head to press her into the kiss. He moved his hands over her wet skin, pulling her towards him as she stepped out of the tub. She shivered at the cool air enveloping her body, he looked down into her eyes and smiled as his hands found her exposed breasts that were not keeping a secret about how cold she felt fresh out of the warm water. Suddenly his lips were on hers again and his hands were on her back, pulling her towards him as he stepped to their bed, guiding her with him.
Her hands were on him, feeling the hard muscles of his back and moving to his chest as she broke their kiss, moving her lips to kiss his stubbled jaw and down his neck. He groaned and she could feel his urgency swelling against her stomach as she moved along with him. She began raising his shirt over the carved musculature of his torso, he instinctively raised his arms as she pulled it over his head, letting it drift to the floor. Her eyes traveled down the hard planes of his chest and her hands continued their descent, finding his abdominal muscles and following them down to his belt. She unclasped it as he took her mouth again, their tongues expertly rolling against one another in a dance they had perfected over the last few months. Soon his trousers hit the floor and she freed him from the confines of his undergarment. She began stroking his girth slowly, staring up into his eyes measuring his reaction. He moaned and dropped his head back, raising it again to meet her eyes that were dark with desire.
“Lie down.” He commanded gently.
“But I am wet…” She protested, looking at the water from the bath dripping out of her hair and down her body.
“I know”, he growled as he pushed her back gently onto their bed, crawling over her as she laid down, kissing up her body from her navel to her breasts. He took one stiff peak into his mouth, gently grazing it with his teeth and sucking the tender skin. She groaned his name as his tongue worked against her, he moved again, kissing down her body to the apex of her thighs. She knew what was coming and she looked down at him, the anticipation obvious on her face. He nudged her thighs apart and inserted a finger in her slick folds not taking his eyes off hers, she gasped at the welcome intrusion and that fueled his work. Rhythmically moving his finger in and out, he added another. She moaned his name, her hands frantically searching for something to grab hold of. One grabbing a handful of sheets, the other settling on his thick dark hair. She took hold of it and twisted it in her fingers, her desperation feeding his desire to pleasure her, he pressed his mouth down onto her bundle of nerves, working his tongue like magic against her sensitive nub.
“Kayden.” She breathed his name over and over again, she was getting close. He could feel her thighs tightening around him and the pressure building in her depths. Knowing he brought her this pleasure speared him onward causing him to increase his pace. In seconds, she screamed his name, burying both hands in his hair and pulling hard as she met her release. Her coming undone at his hand and tongue were exhilarating to him, he withdrew his fingers slowly and moved up her body, kissing a path to her lips, centering himself to enter her as he devoured her mouth with his own. Before the last wave of her climax had crested he pushed himself into her, filling her entirely. She gasped in pleasure as he raised up on his knees and moved her thighs over his shoulders, raising her backside off the feather bed. He firmly planted a strong hand on either thigh and pulled her against him effortlessly again and again to meet each of his thrusts. Her hands were all over him, touching his chest and running down the length of his strong arms. She smiled at him as she explored his body, reaching down and grabbing the back of his thighs pulling him deeper into her. As the pressure built within her core she laid back savoring the feeling of him filling her over and over. She writhed under him searching yet again for something to grab hold of. He looked down at her, her dark eyes blown wide with lust, the sight of her there completely bare and vulnerable was pushing him near the edge. He quickly crossed one arm over both her thighs and moved his other hand between her legs, rubbing his thumb in small circles over her swollen nub. She was going to come again before he did, he would make sure of it. His powerful thrusts and the added stimulation from his thumb pushed her over the edge again as she screamed out his name. Her body reacting around him finished him off and he let out a guttural groan as he emptied himself inside her. She dropped her legs to his side and reached up to grab his neck, pulling him down on top of her and holding him firmly against her.
“I love you Kayden.” She whispered.
“I love you too, Lena.” He whispered back against her ear, kissing the side of her neck. This time she smiled to herself at his use of her pet name. He moved off her gently and pulled her tightly against him. No other words were spoken as they fell asleep in each other’s arms.
