“Cunning as usual. You are giving me just enough to understand my place. Right, my king?” Zelah uttered.
“I like how smart you are. I don’t have to say much for you to……to put things together.” Valin growled, then to put the last piece of steak in his mouth. He wiped his face with a satin napkin while smirking, “Thank you for joining me. I do have some business to attend to. We will have more meals together, if you are okay with that?” He stared into her eyes, waiting for her answer.
“I would like that.” Zelah whispered.
Her face was warm. He had sparked a strong feeling of lust deep within her. She was having a hard time making eye contact with him. After he left the room, she slowly ate her meal. Visions of his eyes sparkling played repeatedly.
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Valin found himself skipping to
