Kade’s POV
When the first palace bell chimed at noon, the castle shed its silent facade.
Heavy footsteps. Whispers as taut as a bowstring. The pulse of a coming storm.
I had already returned to my room, shaved, and changed my clothes.
After we had a simple breakfast and she washed up, Nora fell into a deep sleep again.
After what my girl went through yesterday—a life-or-death healing session and a lot of blood loss—she deserved to rest as much as she needed. Her being awake for breakfast felt like a gift from the Moon Goddess. I dared not ask for more.
Before I left, I couldn't resist a gentle kiss on her lips, lingering there for a moment. I kissed her until I felt myself getting hard, and then I forced myself to pull away.
I planned on making her pay me back many times over once s
