Married To The Rogue King

rds rose, their eyes fixed on her. The gasps were for what she had said, and the fact that Hunter, her feline companion,

n anger. What fueled his wife's defiance, deliberately disgracing him before th

gently, "Your Grace, caution. Th

ing into a sly smirk. "Let him seethe, good Lord. His Maj

their murmurs of "Good day, Your Grace" filling the hal

, my good

ll blazed with fury, she offered

He drew her close, his hands possessively encircling her waist.

her instincts screaming rebellion. She longed to shove him away, to kick the

hinting at a hidden agenda. "Good morni

asked her already boili

rning sent shivers down her spine: "De

ng Zariel's nod. "Lord Jaime, proceed. B

se beard, one that Ravenna thought was hideous, rose. His bow

d smile encourage

couts report weakened borders, ripe for exploitation. We propose striking Celari

ies. "Celeria's eastern flank is vulnerable, while Sagerill'

es never leaving hers. The tension betwe

Jaime concluded. "We estimate signif

ong the court lords. Zariel l

face as she declared, "Th

. Court lords exchanged stunn

face, muttering sil

t Ravenna shushed him. "Are you men of hon

l, whose anger simmered. "

ed over. How dare s

greatness rests on forcing smaller kingdoms to cower. Are

ariel slammed his fist onto the table, ma

s!" Zari

to speak, "But

oddamnit!" Z

rcival shot Ravenna a disapproving gla

Ser Percival," Z

ed slightly

eaving Ravenna alon

every inch of his rigid stance. Ravenna

ring. "How dare you speak in that manner before m

n ready to spit hot blue flames, flames the color of his eyes. Ravenna was shaken, but she didn'

p tightening. "You insolent pe

elf. "You requested my counsel

ng into her flesh. Ravenna's eyes locke

most making him applogise. "You'll ad

Your plan is doomed.

ing her close. Their bodies touched. Zariel's eyes

each other. His hard body felt extremely good on hers. R

too, her soft body sla

breathe faster. He gave her that beautiful, yet dangerous smile

Look at you, little wife, your heart pounds hard in your chest...the way I want to pound you

body reacted to his words.

afraid!"

bove hers. Ravenna

Your heart betrays you. You are al

rayed her, reactin

d, fingers tracing her lips. Electricity

urted, "Sw

ebrows arch

If you win, punish m

The Rogue King, killer of thousan

ed strong. "Accept, o

. "Alright, little wi

til dusk, husband.

ded motioning to the white cat that had

ld feel his eyes on her. It made her skin hot. _____________Ravenna paced her chamber, agitation fueling each s

val's dismay. "Why such fuss

s. "He'll maim or kill you! Zariel's skill is un

cted loyalty, Percy, not cowardice.

t Ravenna cut him off. "Cease worryin

aina, witnessing the exchange, exch

"Prepare my riding attire

nna exited. Melaina and Perci

this headstrong

be merciful, Melaina. This isn't

Percival relief that s

ll follow, lest she concoc

t bow, Perci

s she readied Ravenna's ri

der fingers grasped the latch, swinging it open.

ed cloak. His piercing gaze locked onto hers,

whispered urgently, glancing around the e

annoyance. "I should worry a

ubtle shade thrown at her. Nonetheless, sh

, his hunger burning. Morgana melted into

, she asked, "What bri

tut sent his displeasure. "My wife vexes me. I seek so

rasped his arm, her touch soothing. "No, my Lord,

his garments. Freeing him, she latched on to his hardn

groan, grabbed a handful of h

iel stood rigid, clad in casual riding attire, polishing his swo

with a breastplate and arm guards,

ivated by her r

n't show," he teased

wouldn't miss it for anyth

lines. Guards on watch exchanged curious gl

way, you

venna's sword slicing the air. He d

Zariel cautioned,

s sparkled wi

fighting," she decla