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Danika's bladder woke her several times in the night. She had to untangle from the king and use the bathroom each and every thing, and when she gets back, he takes her right back into his arms—even with his eyes closed.
They overslept. When they woke the next morning, the bighteness of the day was harsh inside the King's Chambers. As she stirred, his eyes opened too.
They looked at each other in the light of the day. It is probably one of those times in life when time stands still. Danika's mind was filled with uncertainties.
What will happen now in the light of the day? Will he go back to being so cold to her? Try to forget the events of the night before?
"Good morning, My King." She whispered.
"Good morning, Danika." His voice was anything but cold. Just the voice of a man who woke up after a good
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