Chapter 235

His eyes found his table. Danika didn't think it was possible, but he looked sadder as his eyes rested on the unfinished scroll lying on one part of the table. Then he shook his head. “I have to finish up with work. It's a message. I need the messenger to send it out to the several kingdoms on the morrow.”

“What is the message all about?” she asked softly.

Jaws locked, he looked away. “Nothing of great importance. Go and sleep. I will join you later.”

The stubborn lock of his jaw told her that he wouldn't be saying anything else about the 'work', so she accepted his words with a nod. “Alright, my king.”

She had no idea when she grew accustomed to that kiss on the forehead and the belly, which he always gave her in private whenever they were about to part ways, but as she waited for that small little gesture and it wasn't forthcoming, she swallowed her disappointment.

If he wouldn't reach for her, she would reach for him. She took a step closer and ki