Chapter 889. All of the Above

Chantel Aeden Revia

He glances away, pondering it for a moment. Then, he starts to nod, meeting my eyes again. "If it didn't have severe repercussions for us, I'd be okay with it."

"Okay," I sigh, feeling relieved until he poses another question.

"What are you thinking of?"

"Elaborate, please."

He grins. "Are you thinking like the Empress? Like my wife? Like an assassin? Or like a mother?"

"All of the above."

"Okay," He smiles at me, cupping my cheeks before kissing me softly. "I trust you, always. Do what you need to do."

"Thank you," I sigh. "Stay with her, okay? I'll take Dane with me, don't worry."

"I will always worry," he replies, softly drawing me in to kiss my lips. "Now go."

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I watch him breathe in and out. His blanket is pulled up completely to his neck, and he's l