Raven's POV
I didn’t really know why I kissed his forehead. It wasn't something I had planned, and it certainly wasn't something I would have dared to do to a King who was lost in rage some minutes ago. But seeing him sitting there on the floor, surrounded by the wreckage of his own room and looking so small despite his size, I just felt like he needed it. He seemed to be completely lacking any kind of genuine affection in his life.
Valen looked stunned. He sat perfectly still, his dark eyes wide and blinking rapidly as if I had just cast a spell on him. He looked completely blown away, his usual scowl replaced by a look of pure shock.
I couldn’t help it. A sly smile tugged at my lips, and I decided to tease him a little.
"Why, your majesty?" I asked, tilting my head. "Have you never b
