Chapter 75. Beyond Abandon

His eyes lifted and locked on hers. His heartbeat increased and his body became alert at her closeness. He almost leaned in and kissed her lips, but he held himself back and glance down.

“I don’t think I’m a great king. I’m hardly a good one and many people have seen my dark side.”

“Many people might have seen your dark side, but I’ve seen the good side.” she leaned into him, tiptoeing so that her lips could meet his.

He kissed back immediately, his response desperate, and he pulled her closer to himself. This felt right, she felt right, more than anything else. Her soft lips tasted so sweet he could kiss her all day.

He pulled back, panting after about a minute.

“We shouldn’t,” he cleared his throat, “we are out in the open.”

“My king is conservative.” She teased.

He chuckled and nod his head, “I don’t think you’d like to fuck me in the dirt while the horses watch.” he told her, glancing at the horses still drinking from the stream.