Chapter 173. Our Time

Elise’s POV

“Today is the day, my Queen. Oh, for fuck’s sake.” Maya slammed the door, startling us both awake.

“Maya!” I giggled at her abrupt comment, realizing I lay naked next to Caius.

“Can I please kill her, Elise?” His voice was angry, but it quickly softened when I laid my body next to his.

“No, lover,” I said, giving him a small kiss.

“We have a busy day, Princess unless you no longer wish to be Queen,” Maya spoke with all attitude. She had been extra moody lately. I knew she didn’t approve of Caius, but I really didn’t understand why.

“Of course, I plan to be Queen, but I also plan to have my lover in my bed.” I kissed his perfect lips.

Caius’s fingers grazed over my back, making me swoon at his touch. “One day, we will be mates, and I won’t be just your lover.”

“One day soon, I hope.” My voice turned sad, and Caius knew why. As much as we wanted this future, we both knew it was far from soon. I still couldn’t believe he would