3rd POV

*warning cuteness overload*

Lea, Demitri, and Heather watched as Marley stood next to Sovia, the two talking with Ambree and Zarren.

Lea gripped her throne chair as she kept her gaze locked onto Marley.

Her eyes travelling up and down her body admiring the girl in red.

The three watched as Marley talked to her friends not caring to listen to their conversation, they were too fixated on their mate to care.

Heather could barely contain her wolf when she came down the stairs.

Railyn was purring happily at the site of Marley in the dress.

Sure Marley looked good in a suit but the dress Did wonders to show of her body.

The three could only watch in adoration as Marley talked throughout the night.

As the party dragged on Marley found herself getting a little bored.

She was never one with the best social skills so talking to people this long was really draining.

Sovia had left for some water leaving Marley alone since Ambree was dancing with Zarren.

Marley smiled at the two as they waltzed on the ballroom floor.

Large smiles etched into their faces as they moved in sync with one another.

Marley was about to go sit down when she heard the familiar tune of music.

She recognised the song piece from one Zarren had introduced to her and Ambree too from his kingdom.

Marley heard a small gasp from behind her amd what sounded like glass being set down quickly.

"Oh Marley I love this dance, do you know it?"

Sovia asked as she leaned in close to Marley with excitement.

Marleys face close go Sovias chest, though Sovia didn't mean to get so close to the other the queens noticed.

And they did not like it.

Demitri could hear a small growl come from her wife.

She turned to Heather who was glaring at Sovia a dark look in her eyes as her face held a frown.

Demitri couldn't blame her though she didn't like how close the girl was with Marley.

She didn't even know who the other girl was. They watched as the girl excitedly dragged Marley to the centre of the ballroom.

Most people stepping out of the way since they were unfamiliar with this dance and song.

Now it was only Sovia, Marley, Ambree and Zarren who stood in the ballroom.

Marley glanced around and saw the people looking with anticipation.

She glanced up at the three queens.

Marley noticed their unease, and frowned not liking the idea of the three being upset.

She was to busy thinking to notice her own features.

"Marley, are you alright?"

Sovia asked as she brought her hand and put it on Marleys cheek to see if she was possibly sick.

Marley snapped out of her small daze when she felt the warm hand on her.

She turned to Sovia with a small smile and nodded. She glanced up again at the queens, only this time their expressions changed.

They seemed more angry, Marley could practically see Lea gripping the arm rest of her throne.

She was confused for a second before she realised that they weren't looking at her.

But at Sovia who now had her hand intertwined with Marleys as the two began stepping side to side in rhythm with the music.

Deciding to be bold and test her theory Marley spun around in Sovias arms.

Though surprised Sovia smiled enjoying that she had a fun dance partner.

The four danced until the music changed again. Only this time it was more upbeat.

Again Marley recognised the song and smiled brightly.

She had many fond memories dancing with Ambree and Zarren when they were teenagers in the large ballroom at Catrana.

Marley immediately turned to Sovia who held the same excitement.

The two quickly got into position as the music seemed even louder now.

They linked hands and Sovia put one of her arms on Marleys back and around her waist.

Marley put hers on Sovias shoulder as the two spun around the ballroom.

Laughing and smiling as they danced with the song. Seemingly ignoring the queens watching from across the hall.

Eventually the night was at its peak and the last song finished.

Marley and Sovia sighing as they tiredly let go of each other.

They danced though out the night.

Enjoying each other's company as they danced. They both liked the idea of a new friend and smiled at each other.

Eventually the queens dismissed everyone.

And with a seemingly forced smile they walked out. No one really thought about it and went to their respected rooms.

All but Marley who told the group that she was going to meet up with the queens.

She instantly got a smirk from Sovia who laughed as Marley rolled her eyes and left to go find her mates.

Marley walked the halls and eventually made it to the queens room.

She knocked softly and heard a faint 'come in' from the other side.

Marley opened the large wooden doors only to find only Heather in the room.

She looked around but could not find the other two.

"Oh Marley is everything alright?"

Heather asked as she stood up from her vanity, her jewellery now off.

"I should be asking you that question,"

"What do you mean?"

Heather asked she she sat on the bed in front of Marley.

"I saw you three at the party you seemed displeased, you looked angry,"

Heather sighed, of course Marley would notice that. She really was the best mate.

"It's fine it's nothing you need to worry about just a small.....issue is all,"

Marley looked at Heather skeptically before responding.

"So this had nothing to do with Sovia?"

Heather looked up, her neck almost snapping at how fast she moved it.

"Sovia, is that the name of the lady you danced with?"

Marley nodded.

"Why? Do you think this has something to do with her?"

Marley smiled lightly before returning to her neutral face.

"I think your jealous,"

Marleys answer was blunt but she really didn't care.

Heather looked into Marleys eyes, a certain darkness was found in the queens eyes.

"No, of course I'm not jealous,"

Heather responded trying to hold her wolf down at the mention of Marley calling the woman by her name.

Marley smirked a little as she continued on.

"Well then if your not jealous then I suppose you'll have no idea if I go back to her then,"

Marley said as she started walking towards the door, only to get pulled by the wrist and into Heathers lap.

Heather lifted Marleys legs up so that the younger was now straddling her.

"W-what? Heather put me down,"

Marley said her face heating up in a flustered blush.

Heather smiled as she wrapped her arms tightly around Marleys small waist.

"Your right I am upset, I hated that way that woman was so close to you. Her hands were all over you and her face was too close to yours. I hated seeing another woman's arms around you like that. And to top it all off you were laughing and smiling at her. Seeing you like that with another girl angered more than you know,"

Heather confessed as she put her head onto Marleys shoulder leaning on it a little.

Marleys eyes widened slightly at the sudden confession. She pulled apart from Heather, her legs still straddling the other, only now Marley could clearly see Heathers face.

She smiled at the sight of a pouting Heather who kept her hands on Marleys waist.

"Aww is my baby jealous?"

Marley teased the other in a mocking voice. Heather blushed at the sudden nickname but decided to play her own game.

"What did you just call me?"

She asked as she leaned in close to Marleys face. Marley immediately pulled back too embarrassed.

"What? Jealous?"

She smiled on the inside with her cleverness. Heather simply continued,

"No before that,"

"I-I have no idea what your talking about,"

Marley cursed herself for stuttering in front of the queen but Heather found it quite adorable.

"Are you sure?"

Heather asked as she put her hand around the back of Marleys head to slowly bring her face closer.

The two were now only a couple of inches apart.

Marley felt as though her heart would burst. She would be lying if she said she don't enjoy the sudden attention.

"I-I,"

Marley tried to come up with a response but nothing came up as she let out a groan of embarrassment and she put her face into her hands, trying her best to hide away.

Heather laughed as she engulfed Marley into her arms again.

Marley opened her mouth to say something but Heather responded first.

"You know your wrong by the way?"

Heather whispered into Marleys ear.

"What?"

Marley asked confused.

"I'm not your baby,"

Heather said as she continued whispering,

"Huh I don't get it-"

Marley replied still confused

"Because your my baby, mine, Demitri's, and Lea's only, your ours and no one else's."

Marley eyes were wide now her face a deep shade of red as she felt Heather pull away from her.

She looked down at Heather who looked back up at Marley.

She smiled fondly as she tucked a piece of hair behind Marleys ear, admiring Marley as she sat before her.

Heather smiled before asking,

"Marley, can I kiss you?"

Marleys heart beat even faster at that question.

If that was even possible.

She nodded and turned her eyes away in embarrassment but Heather gripped her chin forcing her to look down at her,

"I want a verbal answer darling,"

Marley was sure she could feel butterflies in her stomach,

"Y-yes,"

She whispered out. Immediately Heather placed her mouth onto Marleys as she closed her eyes enjoying the presence of her mate.

Excitement jolted through Marley as she kissed back.

The two kissed for a couple of seconds before separating.

Both smiling at the other with fondness in their eyes.

"Well that was exciting,"

Marley almost jumped at the sound of someone else's voice.

She turned a little to find Demitri and Lea standing in the doorway.

She mentally facepalmed as she had forgotten about the other two.

Shyly Marley asked,

"How much did you two see?"

Demitri smirked as Lea responded,

"We walked in when you asked if Heathers displeasure had anything to do with that girl,"

Marley let out another groan as she realised they basically saw the whole thing.

How had she not seen them.

She must have been to focused on Heather to notice. Again Marley felt her cheeks rise with embarrassment and she put her face into Heathers chest.

The queen laughed as she put her arms around Marleys back and laid down, Marley was now laying on top of Heather.

"Don't worry baby it's alright,"

Marley swore she felt her heart explode.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did y'all like Heather and Marley together. I'll be sure to let Demitri and Lea have some alone time with Marley as well☺️. Once again thanks for reading and voting. Bye :) ~Grace B