Leela "Hold still," I muttered, slowly scraping the blade along Eli's jaw. "You know, princess, the manservants can shave my beard just fine," he said, apprehensively. I wiped the blade on the towel. "I have spent years shaving my Father's beard. Don't be nervous, my love, I know what I'm doing," I said, grinning at him devilishly. I was sat in his lap in the bathing pool, the towel resting on the edge for me to wipe his thick hair. "There," I said, putting the blade on the towel, "all done. My, my, King Rikom, be careful. You may be mistaken for a gentleman." His beard made him look like a warrior, rugged, dangerous and sexy. Without it, he was beautiful, his smooth, chiselled face looking much younger. He rubbed his face against mine playfully and I laughed. He kissed me an

