Maya's Pov
I spent the rest of the morning in the royal library going over border reports with Terence, trying my best to keep my mind off the feeling of Alexander’s lips on my neck.
But every time I closed my eyes, I could still feel the heat of his skin and the desperation in his voice. Still, I kept forcing my mind back to business.
Around noon, Terence had to step out to take an urgent call from Uncle Marcus regarding our military troops back at home, leaving me alone.
I needed some fresh air, so I made my way to the palace’s gardens. It’s really beautiful out here, because the people running this place know how to take care of nature.
Even the air was different, it smelled peaceful and cool, and I let my mind just relax for a couple of minutes.
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