Chapter Five
My guys are waiting outside for me and I fall into their arms, letting them comfort me by their simple touch.
Crispin is staying with my mother for now. It's probably better that way; I don't know what to say to him. Sorry for almost killing you? Sorry for crushing your skull? I don't think that sounds very good.
Arc is hugging me tight, pressing me against his chest, while the other two are holding me from behind. I'm surrounded by them, and I'm tempted to just let myself go, let my feelings take over and have them hold me together. But I can't. My mother told me to rule. I'm the Princess and for once, I need to behave like it.
Still, I enjoy my men's touch and I don't push them away. On the contrary, I melt into Arc's embrace, snuggling against the soft fabric of his shi
