To Be King: Book One Of The Reine Series (COMPLETED)

13- Heightened Emotions

Alissa Moore's Point of View:

"Mama, can this wait?" I asked her as I put my hair into a loose bun.

"Of course not," she snapped "I've barely spoken to my daughter in weeks"

I groaned lowly, "mom you know exactly why I haven't called you"

"I know," she sighed "but that's your father's doing not mine"

I laughed, "I don't remember you saying anything to him when he told me he arranged my hand in marriage to a man I've never met. Actually, I vividly remember you holding his hand as if he was just asking me to do something simple"

She pouted, "baby I miss you and I'm sorry...I've tried to talk to your father about it but you know how stubborn he is"

I looked at the phone to see my mom's face. We looked so alike with our dark hair and brown eyes it was uncanny. I hated not speaking to my mom but she and my father were always together so to avoid one I had to avoid both.

"Your brother has been trying to get through to him as well," she smiled softly.

I knew that I could count on Dom to advocate on my behave. As the oldest, he's always been so protective of us and I love him dearly for it. I propped my phone up so that mom and I could see each other while I did my makeup. I didn't get a chance to see Rafe yesterday so I spent the day catching up on work and talking to Kathy who was become quite invested in my relationship. Because we didn't hang out yesterday Rafe asked me on a date tonight to make up for it, despite me telling him that he didn't need to.

"Where are you going now?" she asked as she watched me apply my foundation.

"Is dad home?" I asked her before answering her question. The last thing I needed was my dad on my case if he found out about Rafael.

She arched a brow, "he's having dinner with an associate"

I nodded and decided to answer her, "I'm going on a date"

She sat up quickly, "say again"

"I'm going on a date"

"Oh thank you, sweet Jesus," she jumped to her feet dancing on the spot "I'm so glad you aren't gay"

"What?" I was stupefied my skin grew increasingly red "why would you think I was gay?"

"I've never seen you leave home to go on a date before," she shrugged.

I rolled my eyes, "that's because I snuck out or told you I was hanging out with Kathy"

Her eyes grew wide, "Seriously? Why did you go to such lengths"

"You'd scare them away," I gave her an 'are you serious look' "you realize you're crazy right?"

She just rolled her eyes and shrugged. I heard a door slam when my mom looked behind her I knew that my father had arrived.

"Who are you talking to?" He asked mom as he walked up to the phone but I had already hung up. Mom could be mad at me all she wants later. I did not have the energy to talk to dad right now.

I took my time finishing off my makeup and decided that I should curl my hair. My hair was straight for the most part so I felt adding some curls would give me some more volume and give me a more sultry look. After the kiss with Rafael, I've been craving a lot more of his touch. I've never been with anyone before but I found myself wanting Rafe to be my first. He awakened a primal need in me that I didn't even know I had. I read erotic novels before but none of them could've prepared me for the way that I feel right now.

After finishing my hair I stood back to look in the mirror. My foundation had my skin looking flawless, skincare was an important part of my life and so I didn't need a lot of foundation, to begin with. My highlight looked amazing on my cheeks. I decided to go with a smoky eye and a bold red lip to complete the look. Coupled with my curled hair I looked and felt sexy as sin.

When I slipped on my dress I knew then and there that Rafael would like what he saw. My dress was black velvet with spaghetti straps and a high slit on my right leg. It wasn't enough to reveal anything but it was high enough to have him looking.

I walked out of my room in search of Bri to show her my outfit for my date. I had told her about the kiss and she screamed my ears off. When I told her that I was considering losing my virginity to him she nearly died from shock. Her eyes bulged out of her eyes and she struggled to speak. After her initial shock, she was happy for me and made sure I knew it.

She was in bed watching a movie but immediately stopped when she saw me. Bri jumped to her feet when I walked further into her room.

"Damn girl!" she exclaimed "give me a twirl"

I grinned as I twirled in a complete circle to show her my entire look, "you like it?"

"I love it sis," she clapped her hands excitedly "Rafael will just faint when he sees you...black is definitely your color"

"Thanks, sis that means a lot coming from you"

I rushed to pick up my phone when I heard it ring, "Hello"

There was a pause, "Hello love"

"Rafael," even his voice was a turn-on for me.

"Yes love," he murmured, "I'm in the lobby...are you ready?"

"I am ready, I'll be there soon"

"I can't wait," then he hung up.

I picked up my purse and yelled loud enough so that they could hear me, "I'm leaving now"

Bri ran over to me and gave me a quick hug goodbye. Jacob and John stood off to the side and nodded their heads in a silent farewell. It was weird to me that Dom called last night and told John that he didn't need to accompany me today. My overprotective brother permitted my bodyguard to allow me to go out in a foreign country with a man he's never met. It was all too suspicious to me but I wasn't going to question it. I was just going to enjoy the freedom.

Getting into the elevator I took two selfies since I was alone to try and calm my nerves. When I reached the lobby I walked out of the elevator the sound of my heels clicking the ground was drone out when I finally caught sight of Rafe. He was mouthwatering in his all-black three-piece suit and his hair perfectly slicked back.

For some reason, I looked to the left of me and I froze when I saw Dom walking towards me. I was shocked no I was astonished. No wonder he told them to stay here because he knew he would be here to embarrass me. Dom was closer to me and he reached me first pulling me into a tight hug. I looked over at Rafael who had his lips pressed into a thin line.

I gasped when Dom made a show and kissed my cheek.

Rafael lost it, "who the hell is this?"