Chapter 156

The world closed in on her. She came dangerously close to passing out. And she still gulped in air.

She gripped her neck as if she was trying to loosen whatever was clenching her neck and cutting off her breath. Her other hand, she placed on his soft curls, unconsciously patting him soothingly.

King Lucien opened his eyes and took in his environment. He was in his chambers. He felt disoriented and exhausted.

He noticed the soft body beneath him and the quick rise and fall of her chest; the panting sounds as she tried to drag in breath.

Danika watched the king through blurry eyes as he looked down on her, his sweaty brows knitted and creased with concern.

“Are you alright, Danika?” he asked, his hand touching her forehead.

“Can’t… catch… my… breath!” she gasped.

“I will send for the medicine man---”

“No!” She grabbed hold of his arm, still panting. The medicine man would find out that she was pregnant before she could tell the