Chapter 114

She walked through the empty hallway, her arms wrapping around herself. It was cold outside. She kept her footsteps soundless, so she didn’t wake the guards that were sleeping around the corner. Those on duty just ignored her as she walked.

Finally, she came out of the palace and froze.

The king? Every bone in Danika’s body locked tight, and she blinked her eyes several times to see clearly. She would know that back anywhere. Even without the expensive clothes, she’d know him anywhere.

It truly was the king.

He had his back to her, facing the wall, and was leaning against it. From afar, Danika could see his tense shoulders. He held himself so stiff, like a drawn arrow waiting to snap.

Creator, how she has missed that sight. Warmth filled her inside, and for a moment, she forgot the coldness of the night because the cool air wrapped around her like a lover’s arms as she watched him.

She could still see him through the moonless night. She drank in t