-Rivanna- I once again awoke to find the prince completely entwined around me. After we had both climaxed last night, he had cleaned me up before tucking us both into bed. I had drifted off to sleep rather quickly. It was somewhat embarrassing that I hadn’t maintained my guard, but the truth was that he had managed to break it down. I had even willingly sucked him off last night. I told myself I was safeguarding Jonathan, protecting Tristan, and serving the North. I concocted a hundred excuses, but I couldn’t deny the effect it had on me to witness him relinquish all control to me. This time, I had been in charge, and I... I had relished it. I had desired that power. I sighed softly, acknowledging that the prince was gradually eroding my defenses. He was skilled, I had to admit. There

