When I woke up in the arms of the man I loved, I felt sore. Damn, my body was aching. Xander softly pulled me closer.
“Good morning,” Xander said.
I turned around, facing him. He looked even more perfect with his hair all messed up. I ran my fingers through his hair and softly kissed him. “Good morning, handsome.”
“How are you feeling?” he asked, eyes were filled with concern.
“I feel great,” I said with a smile. “You’re not leaving again, right?”
A beaming smile formed on his face. “I’m not going anywhere.”
I snuggled closer to him, enjoying his warmth and scent.
“Where did you go?” I asked while resting my head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat. It was slow and steady, just like mine.
“With the loss of the king’s mother, he went out to war. The king wants to take back t
