Lindsey POV My ears had to be deceiving me. Surely he didn't expect me to. . . well sleep with him in that way? He saw me blush and laughed to himself. "Lindsey I've marked you, which now means you will be a target to all sorts of dangerous people. I would feel much safer if you slept in the bed beside me in my room from now on." I bit my lip feeling sheepish. So he wasn't thinking about me in that other manner then, I thought confused as Max lay himself down on the carpet, watching us with interest, his head between his paws. But it appeared that King Julian could read my thoughts. "Oh trust me, I'm more than interested, but I'm not about to push you if you're not ready" he growled, moving towards me and cupping my face with the palm of his hand, his dark eyes staring straight into mine