King Raithen’s heart was beating hard and fast. The moment she unsheathed her sword, he knew she was going to use it against him. Ironically, it was the sword he gifted her. But surely he would not die from it. He wanted to see if she would do it to him, no matter her reason was. Deep inside, she amused him despite her attempt. And when he held her finally and her soft and warm body against his, his desire just flared up even more. He felt the flames inside him burning that he thought he was going to explode. He ground the heated and hard evidence of his hunger for her, rubbing his erection against her belly. He felt her stiffen and heard her low gasp. He even thought she would beat him up because of it. And yet, she went still and stared at him, as though hypnotized by him. And it felt