That night, Samuel simply embraced her to sleep as her body was still uncomfortable from their first night. He chuckled at her cute expression while complaining about it. He knew she’s not really angry. He’s glad she’s becoming more vocal with him. The next day, she rested a bit more as he spent the morning working. Well, brainstorming alone best described his day. He needed more people and he needed those people to be loyal. He knows enough from the noble ranks and within the royal staff, but he needs to be careful. He doesn’t want certain people knowing what he’s doing. Commoners. He has been considering it. Given that they would be protecting their own communities and there might be people willing to work for such a role, it might work. He can try. They wouldn’t be that different fro

