~Aspen's pov~
King of dragons, more like the king of frustration. I sighed. Sleeping in the same bed as Rylan was peaceful. My heart was hard and heavy, full of so much emotion that I had to force myself out of his embrace just to take a shower. The warm water is just what I needed to clear my head from all the thoughts that Rylan had instilled.
I know he has to work, you know, kingly duties, but he spent his time making me dinner last night. He didn't need to. I really made sure he knew that but he only smiled. Ugh, I'm going out of the house today. I have plans to check on the flower while I secretly read the next book.
The door to the bathroom squeaks as it opens, and without taking a peek, I know that Rylan has just entered.
His scent is unmistakable. And my nose twitched, greed
