Ariella’s POV
Edric’s question hung in the air like a bad smell.
“Will you bathe me, Ariella?” He repeated again and his mother scoffed, totally triggered.
Oh hell no.
I quickly arranged my face into the perfect picture of shy innocence, dropping my gaze to the floor while letting a soft blush creep up my cheeks. Inside, I was screaming in disgust.
Through the link, I answered gently, ‘Your Majesty, I… I would be too embarrassed. I’m still learning my place here, and bathing you feels far too intimate for someone like me right now. Please allow me some time to grow into that role. I will wait for you in the courtyard instead, so I can stand with you while you see Alpha Rion off properly.’
Before he could argue or give me those pathetic commands, I turned on my heel and practically ra
