Chapter 172

Folding her hands on her lap, she resisted the urge to caress her baby. It was a habit she had developed over the past few weeks. Touching and caressing her belly in private whenever she was thinking of the king. A bad habit considering her situation, but one she couldn’t stop.

The king raised his head, catching her watching him. Her cheeks heated at being caught, and she quickly lowered her eyes.

“Guards,” he spoke in that calm voice of his.

A few seconds passed. The door opened, and Zariel entered. “You summoned, My Lord?”

“Go to the kitchen and get an extra plate of food. Do not forget to get a basin of water and linen towels, too,” he ordered, chewing softly on the meat in his mouth.

“Your wish is my command, Your Highness,” Zariel answered immediately and hurried out of the room.

“I am not hungry, my king,” Danika protested softly. These days, her appetite had taken a vacation. Not that Baski cared. The older woman always forced her to e