Chapter 31-40

Chapter 31 – Safe Haven
“The lady’s meal is ready, Your Highness.” A knock sounded from the door followed by a voice, breaking the heavy silence that followed Gavriel’s intimately intense words.

He eased back and looked at her hair before giving a satisfied nod and finally letting the strands glide smoothly over his fingers – missing their texture immediately the second they left his grasp. When he lifted his gaze to the mirror, he saw his wife’s face burning red and was as pleased as punch. He found her reaction absolutely adorable, and her lips were finally pink again.

Since he had awakened her before daybreak, Gavriel knew that she must be starving. He had suspected her weakness from earlier until now was mostly caused by starvation. Reason being, last night, as soon as he arrived home, he had dug out from her maids and Elias that she had not been eating well since he left, and she even skipped her dinner before going to bed last night. He had planned on feeding her but with all the chaos that were occurring, he hadn’t had the chance.

“You must have your breakfast now, wife.” He stretched his hand and once Evie took it, he led her out of the room.

“Your Highness, the officials are waiting for you in the main hall.” Samuel reported respectfully, after greeting the couple with a formal bow.

“They’ve been waiting for an hour now, Your Highness.” Elias butted, his face a little grave. “I will take Her Highness to the dining hall.”

Gavriel sighed but when he looked at her, “It’s okay, please go,” were written all over her face, with a small smile to ensure him she was fine with it.