3rd POV

Marley opened her eyes slowly. She could see colors and shapes all around her but her vision was too blurry to comprehend what anything was.

Blinking, she sat up and lightly rubbed her eyes. It was then that she realised that she was on a bed. There was a stand next to her with a cup of water and a plate of food that was untouched.

Marley looked around the room, her vision now beginning to clear as she started fully waking up. The room was basic, nothing covering the walls or standing out.

Marley could feel her headache beginning to happen and she closed her eyes momentarily to let herself calm down. But as soon as she closed her eyes, they went open again, only this time they went wide. Marley recalled the events that had just passed.

The cell

The men

Her dragon

Her mates

'Wait the queens!'

Marley thought of her mates. Wondering where they were. She remembered how they saved her and how she managed to escape the prison she was once trapped it. She shivered lightly as she remembered her time there. Suddenly remembering that there was water, Marley leaned over to grab the cup, when her stomach area felt lightly stiff.

She looked down and saw the bandages that were securely wrapped around her upper body and chest area, wrapping all around her back.

It was then that she remembered what happened before she passed out.

She shifted..

Marley then noticed her left wrist was also neatly wrapped in bandages. She ran her fingers lightly over the area where the bracelet one was.

Her eyes darkened as she remembered her time spent at that place. She was more then happy to now be back in the arms of her mates.

She sighed loudly before getting up. She knew that this room wasn't hers, she looked out the window and noticed that she was in a different wing of the castle then where her room was. This was the same wing as the queens....

Marley decided to try and head back to her room where she could change into new clothes and possibly take a bath. She could really use one right now.

After finishing the cup of water, Marley limped to the door. Her body still hurt but not as much as before, and her limp wasn't as bad. She would be able to walk normally in a couple of days.

Opening the door, Marley was about to step out of the room, only to look up and notice a lavender color.

'Lavender?'

Looking up she caught eyes with Lea who looked surprised to see her as well.

"Oh hello Lea, do you think you could point me in the direction of my-"

Marley's words were cut off when Lea pulled Marley forward and she hugged her. Her arms wrapped tightly around the warrior.

"You have no idea how relieved we are,"

Marley pated Lea's back as a gesture of comfort. Lea eventually let go of Marley and the two were now sitting on the bed, and they began talking.

"So I've been out for three days?"

Lea nodded at Marley's question. After the queens had found Marley they set her up in the room next to theirs so they would know when Marley woke up.

They had a doctor come and check up on her. And they had to suppress the urge to kill all of the men after finding out how many injuries Marley had.

"Where are the other two?"

"They went to replace your breakfast with lunch so they'll probably be here soon. We set up meals in here in case you woke up and got hungry,"

Just as Marley opened her mouth to speak the door opened to revel Heather and Demitri.

"Marley!"

Demitri exclaimed excitedly as she set the plate of food down and hugged Marley who seemed a little surprised at the sudden affection.

"Your finally awake, I'm so glad,"

Marley simply smiled sheepishly, she looked towards Heather who smirked at her.

"Y'know your dragons really pretty,"

"Oh you think so,"

Heather nodded and stood in front of Marley, Lea to her right with Demitri on her left.

"Though she was a little intimidating,"

Marley smiled lightly

"She's just protective, though I'm assuming she recognised you three other wise she wouldn't have shifted back in front of people."

Lea nodded

"She seemed to recognise our voices after we spoke to her,"

Marley simply hummed in reply.

"We'll as nice as this is, I would like to change into some different clothes and take a bath,"

Marley said but as she was getting up she felt a hand on her shoulder, she looked up to see it was Heather.

"I don't think that's such a good idea, your still injured,"

"I'll be fine, my injuries aren't as bad as before, plus I'm sure I'm not exactly the best to look at right now,"

Heather looked at her, a small glare on her voice, when Marley said that she wasn't much to look at.

"You could hurt yourself more,"

Marley looked at Heather with a quizzical look before getting an idea. She smirked as she looked at Heather.

Heather tilted her head a little and asked,

"What?"

"Your right, I might injure myself especially in the tub,"

Marley said as she leaned back a little her arms holding her up from behind her.

"So your welcome to join me if you want,"

Perplexed, Heather took her hand off Marleys shoulder, a little shocked at her mates sudden boldness.

Heathers face, along with Lea and Demitri's were slightly red.

Marley, proud of their reactions stood up, grimacing slightly but played it off, she walked to the door, she opened it and looked back at her mates her were still too stunned to speak.

She smirked again as she got another little idea.

"Aww it's such a shame you won't be joining, oh well perhaps next time,"

She winked and walked off leaving the queens a blushing mess behind her.

She smiled when she made it back to her room. She gathered up a fresh pair of clothes and started a bath for herself.

She used her fire to heat the water up quickly and it bubbled slightly at the intense heat, though Marley simply sat back and relaxed.

Her bandages were bundled up in a bunch on the ground next to her dirty clothes.

The warm water did wonders to help south Marley's sore muscles.

She sat her head back on the tub and let her eyes close in relaxation. She was in bliss.

After about two hours, she decided to get out. Her hands and feet were pruning and she was sweating from the hot water.

Her body felt like jello and she had small difficulty putting her clothes on but she managed.

She put some fresh bandages back on and brushed her hair out.

She looked in her mirror as she brushed her hair. She wasn't used to the short hair. she wondered what the queens thoughts about it were.

Her thoughts were interrupted when a servant had been sent to inform her that dinner was now ready.

She thanked the worker and left shortly after. She made her way through the castle and to the dining hall.

The minute she entered murmurs were heard around the room. Marley simply ignored them and made her way to her best friend who hugged her back instantly.

The two talked and caught up over dinner, Zion and Sovia joining them shortly after dinner started.

The queens watched form afar.

They saw how Marley talked with her friends. It was nice seeing her so carefree and happy especially considering what she had just gone through.

After dinner, Marley stuck around for another hour to talk with her friends.

The queens now back in their room waiting for Marley to finish.

Once she was done and waved goodbye she received word from a maid who had said that the queens wanted to see her in their chamber as soon as possibly.

Marley thanked the woman and made her way to the queens room. She knocked on the large wooden doors. Opening them after hearing a faint 'come in'

She entered and smiled seeing the three out of their fancy dresses and now in comfy clothes.

She bowed slightly and said

"You wanted to see me your majesty,"

Her voice dripping with a playful tune. Heather gave her a playful glare in return as Marley walked into the room more.

Heather walked up to Marley and grabbed her hand leading her to the bed. Heather sat down and pulled Marley closer.

"Heather what are you doi-"

She yelped lightly as she was pulled into Heathers lap.

Her back to Heathers front.

"This is the first time we've gotten with you since you've been gone, did you really think we were gonna let you be alone,"

"No I guess not,"

Marley replied honestly.

Lea chuckled and sat next to Heather. She leaned against Heather and rested her arm on her shoulder.

Demitri smiled at the three and sat on the other side of Heather only she began to lay down and she layer her head down on Marley's lap.

A small blush was making its appearance on Marley's face but she tried her best to look smug in front of the three.

Heather let her hands rest on Marleys stomach and her head on Marley's shoulder.

She smirked at Marley who was looking down at Demitri she tightened her arms around Marley's waist.

Felling the pressure Marley looked to the side and felt Heather next to her ear. Heather leaned in and said.

"By the way, I'll take you up on the bath next time,"

Marley felt her blush get worse.

She groaned and put her hands on her face hiding her now red face.

The three laughed at their mates reaction. Pulling each other closer as they all eventually settled down to sleep on the bed.

Marley settled between Heather and Lea. Demitri next to Heather. After some light conversation the group fell asleep. Demitri falling asleep first, the Lea and eventually Heather.

Marley felt herself relax into the touch of the women beside her. She smiled as she snuggled closer and upon feeling the warmth she sighed in content.

She thought back to how her days were in the last week.

She was relieved. Now Marley was able to relax without fear and pain. She smiled and closed her eyes as she felt sleep near.

And for the first time in two weeks, she slept soundly, not a bad thought going through her mind as she slept through out the night.

Her lovers by her side.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yay new chapter. Let me know what y'all think of the story, Thanks for reading ~Grace B