Xerxes POV “What are you so shocked about?” I ask with a smile. She punches me hard and glares at me “Could you not say that earlier?” she snaps at me. I frown at her. “I was merely enjoying everything prepared by you. I did not want to take the happiness and effort away from you” I explained. “I would have been happier if only you said it when I was getting sad” she pouted looking away from me. Placing my hand under her chin, I make her look at me “What is stopping you from getting happy now?” “When are we leaving?” there was excitement shining in her eyes. “Tomorrow” I confess. She lets out a squeal and hugs me tightly. “Now, I don’t have to be sad about you being away” she murmurs moving back. “So, are you ready to spend the entire length of your time with me overseas?” I as

