Chapter Sixteen
Lia stirred and snuggled deeper into the warmth of the blankets, hugging the pillow closer. She opened one eye and saw the deep even breathing of her husband beside her, thankful he still slept. Last night he’d played the part of a man in love, fulfilling his role in order to pull the wool over the eyes of society. Making them all believe theirs was a happy union was important, so that their marriage would not be contested by the crown, thus invalidating it and this child if she was truly carrying his heir.
There was a movement next to her and she feigned sleep as best she could. Ren’s warm, gentle hand caressed her bare waist, sliding around her, pulling her closer into the curve of his body. She held her breathing steady, as he attempted to wake her with his feather-sof
