Ryder- Rayne refused to allow me to provide her with comfort after she went to her room. She wouldn’t let me stay. This woman is so frustrating. I am her mate. I should be allowed to give that to her. Any other woman would be dying to have me comfort them. “You sure are full of yourself,” pipes in Akino. “Says you. That’s the pot calling the kettle black.” I was not in the mood for Akino’s nonsense today. “My King, while the Queen is sleeping shall we attend to the Kingdom? With all that has gone on, we have fallen behind.” Addaste kindly suggests via mind link. I hate it when he is right, but I can not find a good enough reason to disagree. “Give me 10 and meet me in my office.” I mindlink back. I headed towards the kitchen. A cold glass of lemonade is just what my soul needs. I