Page 44 of Treasured By the Fae Royal

“Hm. You’re right about that. They are quite similar in their outspokenness and even their mannerisms. It’s rather uncanny.” I glance at the horizon as the sun slips behind the mountain. “I bet Mama would get along with your mother though. She’s quite the peacekeeper, and she handles Aunt Heather so well.”

He places a playful kiss on my nose. “Perhaps one day we’ll have a huge family reunion. I’ll invite all my relatives, and you’ll invite all of yours, even the most distant ones, and we’ll sit back and watch the entertainment.”

“Ha. Very funny.” I roll my eyes and push at his chest, and as I make the movement, I become aware of his hardness beneath my bottom. An ache immediately pangs in my core. He sends me a knowing look, and there’s no doubt in my mind that he’s already detected my arousal.

He rises with me in his arms and departs the balcony with rapid steps. He nearly runs down the corridor, dodging servants and highborn fae, until he reaches his quarters. He brings me inside and shuts the door, and my pulse quickens as I think about the night to come.

I expect Lucas to carry me to the bed, but instead he sinks down on the nearest chair, still holding me in his arms. I peer up at him in question, and he gives me a tender look and presses a gentle kiss to my lips.

“Gods, I love you, Yvette.” He goes on to repeat the exact words he spoke months ago in the forest after saving my life yet again, and I can’t stop the tears from filling my eyes. “I love you, Yvette. With my whole heart. With my entire being. My love and devotion for you is eternal.”

As a summer breeze swirls through the room, I utter the exact response I gave him in return. “Oh, Lucas. I love you too. So very much.”

He pulls me close and kisses me soundly.

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