Aliana was dizzy from the potent combination of wine, the hot springs, and Sam's kisses. "I think I need to eat something," she murmured.
"Your wish is my command," Sam whispered and kissed her cheek. He stood up and Aliana noticed a bulge in his shorts. She blushed as he helped her out of the spings, he wrapped one of the linen towels around her before he grabbed one for himself.
Aliana gripped the towel tightly around her when she sat down on one of the low cushions pulled up next to the table.
Samuel settled down next to her and began to make a plate of the various foods in front of them. When he was done he placed it in front of him but grabbed Aliana and put her on his lap.
She yelped in surprise when she landed on Sam's lap. He grinned at her and held a grape out for her to eat. Alia looked at him for a moment before tentatively eating the grape from Sam's fingers.
He grabbed another grape holding it up to her, this time she took his fingers into her mouth along with the grape, slightly sucking as she pulled away. Alia grinned as she chewed the grape and took in Sam's heated face. He licked his lips and groaned.
"You don't play fair, Alia," Sam grumbled.
"You were the one feeding me," she giggled. Alia picked up a slice of papaya and held it up to Sam.
He rolled his eyes and took a bite of it, letting the juice run down her hand and arm. When Sam was done chewing he licked the juice off her arm. She shivered as his tongue ran from her elbow to her wrist.
"Vengeful much?" Alia whispered as her face reddened again.
"Fair is fair, my Alia," Sam grinned.
"Your Alia?" She questioned.
"For right now," he answered with a low growl. "You are all mine."
Aliana broke out into goosebumps and looked at Sam's intense blue eyes boring into her very soul. "Is that so?" She challenged.
Sam shifted her in his lap to face him in a straddle and grabbed the back of her head. "Is there anyone else here?" he demanded.
Alia shook her head panting. "I didn't think so," Sam mumbled into her lips as he kissed her lightly. She kissed him back and he growled in approval. She gently stuck her tongue in Sam's mouth and he deepened the kiss. Alia felt Sam harden under her and she instinctively rocked her hips into his. He groaned and pulled away looking at her with passion.
"You are intoxicating," he panted before crushing his lips back onto hers. They rocked together and Alia felt the heat from before rising in her again, her nerves on fire.
The building pressure made Sam lie back with Alia on top of him, she rolled her hips over Sam's growing hardness and moaned lightly in pleasure. The minimal clothing from the swimming outfits made their body heat meld together, Alia had never felt this way before.
The sound of footsteps made Alia look up and scan the area. Sir Galien was making his way over to them. She sat up quickly and moved to the other cushion before her knight showed up. Sam looked at her confused until Sir Galien bowed in front of the tent.
"My Princess, I think we better head back soon, you and Lord Samuel are the guests of honor at dinner tonight," Sir Galien announced. He took in Aliana's disheveled appearance and smirked.
"We shall be back to the carriage in a moment," Sam replied. Sir Galien bowed and began walking back to the carriage on the road.
"Those senses of yours come in handy," Sam grinned. "I remember you scanning the ballroom like it was a battlefield."
"I definitely feel more comfortable in battle," Aliana shrugged.
Sam helped her back into her silver robe and kissed her forehead gently before changing back into his own clothes. Alia took one more gulp of the summer wine and Sam grabbed her hand to lead her back to the carriage.
"How was our day together, Alia?" Sam probed.
"I enjoyed our time together quite a bit," Alia answered biting back a smile.
He squeezed her hand and soon the carriage came into view. Her knights were standing around looking bored and bowed when they saw their princess approaching.
"Did you have a nice time, Your Highness?" Sir Arthurus asked quietly.
Aliana looked at him surprised, "I had a lovely time."
The knight rarely spoke and he looked like a tomato from speaking to the princess.
Samuel helped her into the carriage and this time he pulled her onto his lap when he settled on one of the seats with the door closed.
"I wanted to kiss you one more time before we have to end our alone time together," Sam nuzzled into Alia's neck giving her a small kiss on her collarbone.
Alia hummed and grabbed the back of Samuel's head raising his lips to hers. She opened her mouth and Sam slid his tongue in gently coaxing her to join in. She tangled her tongue with his and moaned at the heat he was giving off.
They stayed joined together until a knock on the carriage door announced they were back at the castle.
They looked disheveled and red-faced when they left the carriage.
Pryja and Louie were waiting at the castle gates for their princess to return and gave her a knowing look when they took in her appearance. Sam had kissed her hand and bowed before parting ways with a smirk.