So, taking the time they had before it got whisked away, Zaid kissed her again in answer. The movement caused her to step back, and right into a bucket, which then caused a broom to clatter to the ground.
They both froze waiting to see if someone heard. When nothing came, he felt her fists tighten in his shirt to pull him closer. The grin had barely spread across his lips when an insistent knocking came at the door.
Your highness! came a voice on the other side of the door.
Your highness! Maybe if we’re quiet, he’ll go away, Kinza said in Zaid’s mind.
Maybe if we’re quiet, he’ll go away, He did not, in fact, go away. The knocking even became more insistent. Your highness, there’s an emergency!
Your highness, there’s an emergency!Zaid exhaled in annoyance. Should I schedule some time w
