I woke up early to tidy up King Aidan's room; however, as I was pulling the clean sheets out of the closet, I noticed his breath resting on the back of my neck. "You look different" he said, leaving the feel of his body on my back. "I... I... I let my hair down", I mumbled in embarrassment. He raised a hand caressing my hair and stepped back throat clearing "Prepare your luggage, we leave in 3 hours" he said, leaving me surprised. "My luggage? Leaving for where?" I asked confused. Fuck, would this man send me somewhere else? He didn't want me to be his maid anymore? A million thoughts ran through my head before I finally heard his voice. "Yes, your luggage. Thalia, you will go with me to inspect a kingdom pack" he said gruffly. "Me? Why would you want someone as weak as me t

