Chapter 129

Lately, he found himself drawn to that part of her body, and he didn’t know why. But he did not understand a lot of the things Danika did to him, so he chalked it up to one of the many baffling things about her where he was concerned.

While he stood watching her with eyes that revealed little of whatever was going through his mind, Danika felt the cramp in her lower belly again. In her foggy mind, she understood why he shouldn’t be in her bedroom, but it did not stop her from longing to feel him beside her. It was as if something inside her wanted him to cuddle her in his arms for the rest of the night.

The more he stayed away, the stronger her belly cramps became. A tear slipped from her eyes and she whimpered.

He began undressing himself, having been in his royal attire all day. He pulled off his well-embellished tunic, the gold work catching her tired eyes before they did a slow slide back to his face. He removed his surcoat, followed by his gold belt.

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