CHAPTER TWENTY TWO Morning came but this time I slept way over time, missing watching the sunrays grace the horizon, only to be woken up by the gentle touch of lips on the exposed part of my shoulder. “I supposed you are awake?” he whispered. Rolling over, I pulled the red covers, embroided with golden and dark stripes, over my shoulders. With my face slightly turned, I let a contented smile slip up my lips. “I suppose you got your answer,” I replied, a smile mirroring the one on his face. He was indeed blessed by the gods with such a breathtaking smile. “I did but as unfortunate as it is, we are the rulers of a kingdom. We cannot stay in here, reveling in each other’s warmth all day as tempting as it is. We must get ready. Our first thing on today’s agenda is breakfast wi

