A little tipsy and pressed against him, Angelique could once more feel his scent. For a few moments, she found herself nuzzling against his neck as he carried her. One of her hands reached up to his face, her finger tips tracing the tattoo lines on his face as she watched him with fascination.
The spark of anger and jealousy in his eyes started to dim down and his pace slowed as well. Good. A broad smirk crossed her lips and before he could catch her, she jumped out of his arms and started running in the opposite direction, laughing, her laugh echoing through the corridors.
"Angelique!" he called out before he started chasing after her.
Despite his size, Angelique managed to outrun him.
Barefoot and gasping for air, she made it outside of the palace, rushing towards the gardens. In h
