Chapter 200. The Line Between Love and War

DOVE

Jacob returned in a conspicuously bad mood, evidenced by his staring out the window as if transfixed. It made me laugh when he was like that; it reminded me so much of the time when we first met, and I was afraid that my husband was some kind of uncaring undead that I would have to live with for the rest of my life.

I took his arm and kissed him on the cheek. He hugged me and kissed me on the lips, stretching that moment out so much, bathing me in the light coming through the window. He stared at me for minutes, something that fascinated me; he seemed to admire my whole face. I never thought anyone would love me so much.

Nicolas cried again, but this time his father went over and took him in his arms. He lifted him, and the baby recognized him, stopping his cries. The two brothers knew when their father was near and immediately calmed down.

The prince again hinted that if the little one’s legitimacy was questioned, there would be more war in this city. I