Alexander’s POV
The intensive lovemaking had left us collapsed on our sides and locked together. I was enjoying the feeling of our bodies being entwined like this.
Gods above, I was so in love with Cassidy that he seemed to glow for a moment under the moonlight.
“You’re all glowing,” I giggled. In my defence, I was s*x drunk.
Cassidy laughed tiredly. “Afterglow, silly,”
“Mm,” I kissed his nape. “I love you.”
He made a pleased noise. “I love you too,” he said, before he fell asleep.
My mate was all tired out. I allowed myself a second of smugness before I, too, fell into unconsciousness.
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We were invited to dine with Duke Kellen the next day. Queen Tasha had other matters to see to and we had no real reason to refuse his request.
Surprisingly, it w
