40. Speaking of Weddings
Tasmina The next few months passed quickly. Faris proposed to Ruki and we were all delirious with joy for them. Between helping Ruki plan their wedding and running Zamee by Rikom’s side, there was barely any time to myself. It was only when the sun set and the day was laid to rest that Rikom and I could do the same. Though when we were finally alone in our chambers, he made me forget the outside world existed. He was insatiable, with a thirst for me that seemingly could never be quenched. Despite this, I had still not fallen pregnant. I had heard a few snide comments within the palace walls. As our marriage neared its first anniversary, they were becoming harder to ignore. Of course, I never told Rikom about them. As gentle and generous as he was when alone with me, he was fiery and tem
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