The Flames Of Obligation

s still clouded by sleep. She felt Adrian's arm wrapped around her waist, his presence comforting. Their nigh

ed to haunt them. Léa knew they had to talk about their lives before marri

g breakfast in silence, Ad

hing I would like to

plate, her eyebrows rai

is

"I think it's time we shared our stories

ion, but she nodded. " All r

king," he began. "My older brother, Marcus, was destined for the throne. He was charismati

port. He continued, his eyes hardening under the weight of memories."His death was a hard blow for our family, for ou

he desire nor t

d. "I'm sorry for your loss

rib

cessary to protect my people, to honor the memory of Marcus. This is

" I understand. I too

tinuing. "I come from a noble family, but my life

, but they were sacrifice

feeling the depth of her emoti

for music, I played the harp. But all that was put aside when my father d

eeling the pain and resigna

trapped by our r

ut that doesn't mean we h

of our dreams, even within our duties. »Adrian smiled, a glint of h

happy memories and difficult times. This opening created a bond more deep betw

ect that had preoccupied him for some time. "Léa, I would like us to let's talk ab

I want to know eve

right. But promise me that you you will a

plied, squeezing

grew up in a family noble, but my life has never been simple. My father was strict, obsessed with wedding rings an

ling the sadness in his voice.

ly understood me. When she died, I felt a void immense in me. My father only saw the opportunity to marry me to stre

ed tears. "But I have often felt that my life did not belong t

wards him, his arms closing

t control. But together we can find a way to free ours

comfort of his words. "Thank you, Adria

mth, the promise of a future where they could fi

ven more. Candlelight danced on the walls, creating ambiance warm and intimate. Lé

"I want us to be honest with each other,

ng with emotion. "Me too, Léa. I want tha

n's hands slid over Léa's body, exploring every curve.with infinite sweetness. Léa le

y found themselves on the bed, their bodies intertwined in one sensual dance. Léa felt a wav

body with a infinite tenderness. Léa let herself be carried away

ovement them moving a little closer. Léa felt a deep connecti

em. Léa surprised herself by taking the initiative, her hands caressing Adrian's body, getting to know e

e. Léa lost herself in her sensations, letting herself be carried away by the wave of pleasur

perfect. Léa felt an explosion of sensations, a liberation that she had never

hair, his gaze filled with tenderness and gratitude. "Leah, you are incredible," he whispered, his lips b

ke we are finally

for the first time in a long time, she felt in peace. The physical and emotional connection they shared ha

. "There are still so many things we need to explore a

hest. "Yes, we have still have a lot to learn from eac

nd Adrian continued to ex

pes for the future. Every

ond and helped them overcome the s

to Adrian with a question that had been bothering her for some

to respond. "Yes, I loved someone. This was before the

y, but she pushed it aside

tly. "We grew up together, and our friendship transformed into something deeper. But w

e.

words. "You had to make a lot o

yes drifting off into the d

tect our people. And now I have you

. "I'm sorry you had to give up to he

We have a chance to create something beautiful t

ided to share a aspect of her past that she had never revealed

r, intrigued. "

is heart speed up. "His name was Ethan. We were very close, but my father pu

Did you love him? »"Yes, I loved him," she admitted

d accept my duty

" I I'm sorry you had to make this sacrifice, Léa. But I am gratefu

Yes, we have this chance. And I

helping her find her place in this new world. Lea, from his side, brought light and freshness

heart. "Leah, I've been thinking about what you said about your travel dreams. And I think we sh

mmer of hope in her eyes. "

s durations, discover places close to our kingdom. This would gi

k you for thinking about that. »"You deserve to make your dreams come true, Lea," he w

They were learning to navigate the challenges of royal life together, whil

on, could be a source of happiness and personal growth. Their love and their mutual re

Adrian, a question burning on his lips. "Adrian, do you t

cere intensity. "Yes, Leah. I

and open with each other,

thi

his words, her hand sl

atever comes, as lon

They fell asleep that night, wrapped in an embrace full of promises and shared dreams, determined to build a bright future despite the shadows of pass .