Collin stayed in the palace to help Anthony prepare for the trials. When Anthony arrived at the palace, he had his servants attend to their guest and went to find Lenore. Lenore was in their chambers and when Anthony arrived he wrapped her in a tender embrace and kissed her lips delicately lingering his breath to build her arousal. He grabbed her arm and led to the couch so he could explain what was taking place.
"This sounds very dangerous," she said in an anxious tone. She wrapped her hands around Anthony's neck, pulling herself closer to him."What if something terrible happens and you do not live through these trials? Husband, I do not think I could bear life without you in it."
Her concern for his safety made his cock hard as he ran his fingers down her back. "Wife, I have no choice but to participate and I'm confident I will be successful," he said in a reassuring tone. "The only thing that brings me distress is knowing I will not have your quivering body underneath mine nightly taking you to new heights of pleasure as I bury my cock inside you."
Her back arched at his sinister words and he kissed her passionately until they were both out of breath. Panting, he rested his forehead on hers and said, "Come, let me introduce you to my cousin, Collin. I had the servants prepare him a room so he is comfortable during his stay with us."
Anthony and Lenore walked together to the guest quarters where they knocked on the door of Collin's chambers. They were welcomed in by his attending servant and taken to the sitting area where Collin was reading a book. When he saw the king and queen, he rose from his chair to greet them. "Your majesties," he said and bowed in their presence. "I thank you sincerely for the comfortable quarters you have prepared for me. I am quite amazed at the beauty of your kingdom."
"It is my pleasure," the king replied. Anthony dismissed the servants so they could have a more private interaction. "Collin, may I introduce to you my wife, Queen Lenore."
"Your highness," Collin said. "Your beauty is known in all the lands, but they do not do you justice."
Lenore smiled and thanked him. "Please call me Lenore. I am glad to meet Anthony's family but I do wish it was under different conditions. The thought of my husband participating in these trials makes me very uneasy and he has instructed that I also do not accompany him which makes this almost unbearable."
"I understand your restlessness Lenore but I assure you Anthony is a fine warrior and capable of passing these trials. With training and hard work, he will gain his immortality and honor as an elven warrior," he said.
Anthony and Lenore sat on the couch to continue their conversation while Collin sat on a chair close to the fireplace. He began to tell the couple everything they needed to know about the trials. Collin told them there were three trials to prove his worth as an elven warrior and they all were very dangerous. Each trial would test different abilities Anthony possessed and Collin would do everything he could to make sure Anthony was prepared.
"The trials will take place on the island of Ishalom. After our preparations, I will accompany you there and tend to you until the trials are over," he said. "If you prove worthy, you will gain your immortality and rightful place as an elven warrior. If you do not, it will be because you have perished during the trials."
Lenore tensed and grabbed Anthony's hand as he spoke. He tenderly rubbed her palm with his thumb, calming her anxiety and stirring her arousal.
"I have never heard of this island. How do we get to Ishalom?" Anthony inquired.
"Ishalom is an island used by the elven people specifically for the warrior trials. You will meet other warriors who are proving their worth as well," Collin replied.
"There are other warriors like me?" Anthony asked.
Collin paused. "Some, but it is not common for elves to mate with humans. Your mother's captivity is almost unheard of. We still do not know how your father was able to deceive our people. There are some of our kind, who would prefer we let you perish. My father deeply loved your mother and feels personally responsible for her demise. Helping you pass the trials is how he plans to make amends and restore her honor. He couldn't save your mother but he can save you," Collin explained.
Anthony never met his mother but he always thought his supernatural abilities and goodness came from her. He cursed his father for what he did to her and wanted to believe her spirit was at rest after Anthony killed the sick bastard many years ago.
"I wish I had known her," Anthony said. "But I believe her spirit would be at peace knowing I killed my father to avenge all the pain and suffering he brought upon those around him."
They sat in silence for a moment. "Will the elven people accept Anthony? Being that he is only half their kind?" Lenore asked.
"Anthony's mother was quite special. Her beauty and abilities were known throughout Telamore. Our people feel a personal responsibility for not rescuing her. They will accept him because they want to restore Audrina's honor and rightful place with her people," Collin replied.
They visited for quite some time about Anthony's preparation. His first trial would test his physical strength and would require he be victorious in battle for him to continue to the next trials.
"Who must I fight in battle?" Anthony asked.
"Not who but what," Collin said. He told Anthony during his trial he fought a great dragon but his father faced a mighty water demon. His opponent would have supernatural abilities that would be decided by the high elves who create their foes. "The difficulty of your opponent is decided by your supernatural abilities and your past record in battle. My father has studied your battle history and believes you may face a mighty stone giant or perhaps a wild beast of some sort."
Anthony nodded and continued to listen to his cousin explain how his opponent was chosen. "What can I use to destroy my opponent?" Anthony asked.
"You may use your supernatural abilities as well as any weaponry you choose. You prefer a sword but we will practice archery and throwing daggers as well," his cousin said. "There are also ways to use your ability to invade minds to assist you in battle."
"Can all elves invade dreams?" Lenore asked, intrigued by learning as much about elven people as possible.
"No, not all." He replied. "Just specific rankings of elves. Our family is from one of the oldest and highest elven classes. Our bloodline is revered in our lands because of our knowledge, strength, and warrior qualities. Elven abilities are given by the forces above to help strengthen each class and ensure they are capable of achieving what they are predestined to become."
They planned his stay and discussed strategy late into the night. Lenore was exhausted from the day but tried desperately to stay awake so she could listen and understand what was to come. She began to doze off multiple times by Anthony's side and he felt it was time to take her back to their chambers for the evening.
"My wife is tired and I think we have accomplished much today," he said. "We will take our leave."
"Of course," Collin replied. "Let's meet in the morning and begin your training. Where is a good place to train where I can teach you in private? I do not want humans to become aware of your abilities which you have done such a excellent job hiding."
"I train in my private facility," he said. "I have all the finest weaponry there for us. I will meet you here for breakfast and we can begin training there afterwards. My servants will prepare a hearty meal for us in the morning. It appears we will need it."
Collin agreed and said his goodbyes and retreated to bed after Anthony and Lenore had left. Anthony led her to their chambers and helped her with her night gown so he didn't have to call her maids to attend her. Her picked her up and placed her softly in their bed, covering her with blankets.
Lenore's body awakened in his arms and tears began to build in her eyes after all she had heard from the day.
"Anthony, husband I'm so worried you will perish and I'll never see you again. I'm worried I'll never hold you, never tell you how much I…" she couldn't finish her sentence as he deepened their kiss. He pulled back the blankets and untied her nightgown as he kissed down her neck to her collarbone. Her back arched as the cool air hardened her nipples. He squeezed her breasts and teased her nipples in his mouth,"Husband, husband please!" She begged as he aroused her desires while sucking her breasts.
The way she called Anthony husband still hardened his cock and aroused him. He wanted her to come over and over while crying his name in pleasure. He wanted to make her erotic dreams come true so he kissed down her body while parting her legs to taste her pleasure.
Hungry to please her, Anthony tasted her sex and teased her folds with his tongue. He licked her sweet wetness and sucked on her clit. He massaged her ass and stroked her inner thighs while he took her in his mouth.
Her orgasm built as he nibbled and teased her. Then, he moved his attention to her g spot as she grabbed fistfuls of his hair and her body quivered in his mouth. She came hard crying his name in pleasure as his mouth tortured her intimate parts. Her body relaxed and he lovingly made a trail of kisses up to her mouth and then nibbled on her ear.
"Wife, when you say my name I want to pin your naked body under me so you will scream it in pleasure over and over again," he whispered in a deep and raspy voice. "Do not be afraid, my love. I will return for you when the trials are over and while you sleep at night I will submit to your every erotic pleasure." He grabbed her face and passionately kissed her mouth.
He took off his clothes and positioned a pillow under her to give him access to her wet sex. He knelt on the bed and teased the tip of his cock in her wetness preparing her body to receive his hardness. Then, without warning, he thrust in his deep and hard causing her to cry out in ecstasy. Her walls tightened around his member as he thrusts in and out of her in swift motions.
Anthony held her hips as he pulled in and out of her. Lost in her heat, he gave her body what it needed. He wanted to show her with every thrust how much she meant to him. How deep his love for her truly was. His cock was shaking as he came in her with pleasure. When they were both spent, he laid on her chest unwilling to take his cock from the safety of her walls.
It felt so right when they were one and as he steadied his breath and listened to her heart beat, he wrapped her curly locks in his fingers and gently kissed her lips.
She wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly to her breasts. "The thought of losing you and never feeling my naked body in your arms again will drive me mad. I can't bear the thought of you in danger on top of not being able to kiss you and tell you how much I love you. The storm that builds inside you has completely wrecked my heart and damaged my soul past the point of repair. Without you, I'm a shell of what I was," she moved her fingers to touch his lips and before she knew what was happening, he crashed his lips onto her mouth and kissed her passionately.
Lenore's body tensed around his hard cock and he sat up to play with her breasts and admire her body. He gave her everything she desired and drove her body past the point of madness. When they were panting and satisfied, he came hard inside her while she cried out his name in pleasure.
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