Chapter 32: Free
Orion
I woke up with Orchid’s pretty face sticking to my chest. It was dark still and we covered in the sheen of sweat despite the cold northlands weather. I did not want to wake her but I needed to lower the temperature in the room. I stretched across, my hand reaching the remote on the nightstand. Orchid moaned. s**t!
“Sorry Baby!” I cooed, kissing her forehead. “I didn’t mean to wake you.”
I lowered the temperature and put the remote down so I could cuddle Orchid to my chest. She had finally let me in even if it was only because of her heat. I loved her so much. I couldn’t be without her. I couldn’t rule without her. I didn’t want to.
“How’re you feeling, Baby?” I whispered, stroking her tangled tresses, moving them from her face.
She groaned.
“Sore but happy,” s
