A Difficult Bride

Chapter 5


Mina did as she was told and informed Lea she would not be taking lessons from her any longer. She thanked her for her time and instruction, but Rumil was now her instructor, as Orophin had gone to take his place at the borders. Haldir had wanted to be her instructor, but she had told him she could not learn if he were teaching. He. He found her shyness delightful.

After Haldir had settled back into everyday life, he began to notice just how much Mina had grown in the 3 months he had been gone. She was much more independent and seemed to enjoy doihinghings for herself. He was surprised to come home and find al his his tunics mended by Mina’s hand, not Anna’s. He had also been very much impressed by the cape she had made for her brother. She had been so proud of herself when she had showed it to him.

Mina was no longer quick to anger either and she seemed to put thought behind her words before she spoke. He had also discovered, much to his pleasure she had learned to cook and seemed to prefer preparing more exotic dishes, which suited his palette just fine.

Mina seemed especy ofy of high spirits this night. She hummed about as sheparepared the large meal that would feed the five who would be dining this evening. Haldir had not even known he would be favored with his brother’s company until Rumil had informed him of it. Haldir watched her continue to flutter about the kitchen with a bemused expression upon his face.

“Mina dearest, I have scarce been home but two days and have little of your time and now you have a dinner party instead of allowing me to have you all to myself. And you claim I am heartless and cruel!”

She turned to look at him. Before she could retort her hands went to her mouth to stifle her giggle as she stared at him in shock. Haldir was pouting! He was actually pouting. She could see his bottom lip protrude ever so slightly as he held his arms crossed over his chest. He glared at her as she giggled mercilessly at him.

“What do you find so amusing Mina?”

“You are pouting!” She squealed with delight as she pointed an accusatory finger at him.

“I most certainly am not! I do not pout Mina.”

She laughed and pranced around him, “You are pouting! The March Warden of the Golden Wood is pouting because he does not have his way. I cannot wait for Rumil to get here and..Eeeeeeekkkkkkkk…”

Wilamina now found herself flopped over the shoulder of the big elf as he carried hero tho the bedroom. She hit the bed with a thud and was pinned snugly to the mattress before she could even blink. She frowned at him.

“You will make me burn dinner Haldir! I demand you release me at once.”

His eyebrow quirked, “You demand? You demand? Your station holds no meaning here Princess. You belong to me now remember, by your own mouth you do and I shall do with you what I please.”

She opened her mouth to retort, but snapped it shut annoyed at the smug grin he gave her. Now it was his turn to laugh as her bottom lip made its appearance. His lauggeregered her enough for her to risk a wrestling match she of course would not win and she began to struggle underneath him.

“Let me up Haldir this instant! I do not jest Haldir! Release me at once!”

“Be silent runt!” He snapped playfully before covering her mouth with his. All struggling abruptly stopped and he was pleasantly surprised when she wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him closer to her. She deepened the kiss then and he allowed her to take the lead.

Mina drew back slightly to nip at his bottom lip before dragging her tongue across his jaw line. He growled his pleasure against her neck, kissing her softly. She giggled as his tongue tickled her skin. Her hands slid from around his neck and now movver ver his broad chest. She relished the feel of his marbled muscles underneath her hands. She leaned up to take his mouth again as her hands found their way under his tunic to his naked chest.

He gasped when she racked her nails across his skin, nicking his nipple slightly. She laughed softly against his lips. He could not believe her boldness. His eyes snapped wide when he felt her tug at the lacing on his leggings. His hands stopped her and he looked intently into her eyes.

“Mina, you do not know what you do. You must stop this or I will not be able to stop myself from…”

“Must you always ramble on so March Warden?” She asked as she wretched her hands free and slid them down the front of his leggings. His sharp intake of breath caused her to chuckle softly when she took his already engorged erection into her hands. She bit her lip to keep from grinning like a fool as she watched the shock and pleasure cross over his face as she began to pump him slowly. Anna had told her males enjoyed this immensely and she only hoped she would do it correctly.

“Mi..ahhh…Wila…you must st-stop this…agh……” His eyes rolled back in his head. He gritted his teeth as she gave him a gentle squeeze while she pumped him. She noticed immediately that both of her handd nod not cover his length. She could feel the tip of his shaft well above her hands. Her hands barely closed over his girth. She swallowed as the memory of Lea’s words flooded her mind. She pushed them aside. She knew Haldir loved her and he would never hurt her. Lea only meant to frighten her.

She was now aware he was moving within her grasp, thrusting his hips slightly to her movement. She sped her actions, just as Anna had told her to do and with a hoarse shout of her name, Mina felt something warm and sticky cover her hands. Haldir’s eyes were still closed as a look of sheer bliss crossed over his face. She slowly pulled her hands from his leggings.

He struggled to gain control of his breathing when he noticed she was very quiet. He opened his eyes lazily and noticed her studying her hands. He leaned up onto his elbow to watch her.

She looked thoughtful, “Anna did not say you would leak.”

Haldir laughed robustly at her words. She looked at him confusion clearly on her face.

“I do not leak Mina. It is called ejaculation. It is how a male shows his pleasure.”

She nodded her head in understanding. She looked intently at him, “This is what makes one pregnant is it not?”

Once again he was amazed at her lack of knowledge of the subject.

“Aye it is. If one chooses to become pregnant.”

Her eyes were wide, “We get to chose?”

He laughed again at her. He shook his head not believing she did not understand more than this. She had no more knowledge of her own body than a mortal would.

“Mina I have much to teach you. Now, are you going to wipe your hands or are you thinking of perhaps sampling?”

She looked scandalized, “Ewe no!”

He looked at her in mock offense, “I’ll have you know many a maid have enjoyed my taste, my sweet. As I know I will enjoy your taste.”

Her eyes widened again as the flush crept over her face and neck. He chuckled and grabbed her hands, wiping them on his tunic. She jerked one hand away and smirked at him. His eyebrow quirked, daring her too. She gave him a smug grin and licked what was left away from her fingers.

“Well, is my taste to your liking?”

She leaned over him and kissed him on his nose, “Unlike your disposition March Warden,” her finger now poked his chest, “you taste sweet.”

And with that, she hoped off the bed before he could grab her back and went to finish her cooking.


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Mina was about to burst to tell Anna she had been so bold. Anna could read her dearest friend well and knew she had something to tell her. Rumil and Haldir sat discussing the patrol they had just returned from.

Camilla had been invited to the dinner party as well because Anna and Mina had yet to meet her. Camilla was glad to have the company of females, as she grew tired of hearing the same war stories from the brothers over and over again. Finally Mina had enough.

“I will not have dinner ruined with the constant chatter of those awful orcs! If you wish to discuss the ways of war, take it out on the terrace!”

Rumil glanced at Haldir to see what he would say to the direct command of his love. Haldir only grinned sheepishly at his brother, “Come brother, we will take our talk outside. Some things are best kept from the gentle ears of the more fragile sex.”

Both brothers stood and made their way to the terrace, but not before Haldir whispered in Mina’s ear, “I will allow your insolence for the present Mina, but know you shall pay for it this night when we are once again alone.”

She shivered at the feel of his warm breath against her neck. The excitement of his threat coursed through her body and she could feel herself flush. Her flush crept over her cheeks and neck when she noticed the amused grin of Rumil. She swallowed and turned away. When both males had dispersed from hearing distance, Mina grabbed Anna and Camilla by the hand and lead them into the sitting room. Camilla was touched to be so easily accepted into their circle.

“What has happened Mina? I cannot bear the wait any longer.” Anna asked excitedly.

“I did what you suggested Anna. I was so bold. It took him by complete surprise!”

Anna giggled, “And did he like?”

Mina smiled widely, “Oh he liked very much.”

Mina and Anna looked at the confused face of Camilla. They two giggled again.

“I went a step further Anna. I tasted him.”

Anna inhaled sharply and now Camilla understood the secrecy. She laughed softly as she realized Mina must have been experimenting for the first time with intimacies. Her suspicion was confirmed by Mina’s next statement.

“Anna, you did not tell me he would leak!”

Both Anna and Camilla laughed causing Mina to blush furiously. Anna took her hand, “I did not want to overwhelm you. Oh Mina. You know how silly you can be. I thought it might embarrass you and prevent you from experimenting.”

“Rumil tells me you and his brother are to wed soon?” Camilla asked.

Mina nodded rapidly, “Aye. We shall wed upon my father and brother’s arrival. My brother should be here within the week. My father will arrive shortly after. We are to have a grand celebration.”

Camilla teased Mina, “I hope the binding will not take place with guests present.”

Mina gasped, “Oh no! We..I…it is only to celebrate…” Her sentence trailed when she realized Camilla teased her. Mina laughed then. All female chatter ceased when a throat was cleared behind them.

“Mina dinner was simply divine!” Rumil said as he approached her to kiss her goodnight on her cheek. “I am afraid Camilla and I must bid you good evening. I have been gone three months and have yet to be welcomed home properly, something I aim to rectify this very night.”

Camilla gave a start when Rumil smacked her smartly on her backside when she stood. Mina and Anna managed not to laugh at Camilla’s color turning crimson. Haldir however was openly amused. Camilla glared at Rumil who shrugged elegantly at her. “Do not give me such a look Camilla or I shall take pleasure in putting you over my knee when we are alone!”

Camilla face drained of color and she glared at him. Haldir laughed even louder and now the two females behind her snickered softly. Camilla opened her mouth to speak, but the look Rumil gave her knew he was hoping she would retort so he could carry out his threat. Instead smilemiled sweetly at him, said her goodbyes, and brushed passed him as she left.

Rumil nodded to Haldir and Anna and skipped after Camilla, calling out his apologies to her, making the claim he was only teasing. Anna then hugged Mina goodnight and thanked her for including her. She had been lonely for Orophin and he had only been gone a day or so.

Haldir waited until he heard the talan door shut before turning to Mina. He grinned wickedly as he slowly walked toward her.

“Now Mina, pet. I believe I made a promise to you that you would pay for your insolence. Perhaps I should put you over my knee?”

She backed around the chair as he stalked toward her. She looked from him to the kitchen and darted for it. He caught her easily around her waist and lifted her into his arms. She struggled wildly against him as he carried her toward the bedroom.

“Now we are alone my dearest and you are helpless against me. What ever shall I do with you? Where to begin?”


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Lea watched Rumil ascend the steps from his brother’s talan with Camilla over his shoulder. She could hear Camilla’s halfhearted protests as he carried her away. She watched then as Anna descended down the steps, her head held down as she walked toward the empty talan she shared with Orophin. Lea shook her head in disgust. Such pathetic females!

She stared up to the talan above her and watched as the last light was blown out. She was furious at Haldir for returning before she could poison Mina against him. She was even more furious that Haldir was going to get ste ste of the little Princess before Lea could. She had thought she might break her in for him. Her lips curled into almost a snarl. She would make Haldir pay for his dismissal of her. And to throw her over for a flighty little wench like the Mirkwood Princess was more than she could abide. Her fists clenched at her sides.

She refused to believe Haldir could have more interest in her than just the girl’s innocence. If Lea could destroy that, then Haldir would toss her out like the useless little twit she was. The question remained how could she get the Princess away from Haldir long enough to take her from him?

Lea’s anger began to subside as a plan formed in her brain. She nodded to herself. Yes, she would have her revenge against the March Warden. And she would use his precious little wench to accomplish it.

TBC...