The day rolled by as fast as it came. Eric teased and distracted her constantly during the lesson. The only time Lady Amina managed to have his undivided attention happened when he asked about silly things that got her frowning deeply. Lady Amina was unamused with him, but she answered him. After all, he was the King of the West; no one wanted to get in his bad book.
Maleeka smiled yet again. She couldn’t put the pieces together, Eric the ruthless king, and Eric her intended. Now the rumours sound false to her. He was sweet, funny, scary sometimes and was honouring his word. Maybe, just maybe, the love she wanted was closer to her than she thought.
“Your cheeks will burst open soon,” Dalia joked.
Maleeka headed to her chambers to freshen up for the night. Eric had left shortly after
