Chapter 45

• Her eyes slowly closed of their own accord. She believed time and air stood still and wasn’t sure what was going on, but she loved his soft lips brushing gently against hers. It was all she could feel. The goodness of it was indescribable. He tasted like sweet vanilla, soft, and addictive. She couldn’t help but kiss him back. But then, her nose tickled. She pushed him away. Before he could even protest, she sneezed twice while covering her nose and mouth.
• “Forgive me, Your Majesty,” she uttered, her face heating up more.
• “For sneezing at me?” he teased, chuckling.