Valtira.
I woke up slowly, my body sinking into the bed like I’d been run over. Every muscle ached. My neck, my back, my legs and my lips. I couldn’t tell if I was exhausted, bruised… or just overwhelmed. The memory of last night flashed in pieces. His hands. His mouth. The heat that swallowed me whole.
I groaned and sat up, pressing my palm to my forehead.
Great. Just great.
I forced myself to stand, my legs a little weak beneath me. My hair was a mess. My robe clung to my skin. I felt like I had been chewed up and spit back out.
Zarek was lying down beside me, my movements seemed to wake him up too. His eyes found mine instantly, but I quickly looked away, grabbing the nearest pillow like I could hide behind it.
I clicked my tongue. “Morning… Your Royal High Arrogance.”
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