Chapter 408

"Christian, this is unbelievable." Nora said as they were escorted into the Royal Potomac Suite at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington DC. She walked into the large dining room, then checked out the massive bathroom. "We could fit like four or even five people in this tub!" She exclaimed.

"I didn't think it was going to be that kind of get away, but I'm sure we could arrange it." Christian said, laughing.

"Typical man." Nora said, rolling her eyes with a smile. She looked over at him and reached into her purse, holding up a gift bag.

"What is this?" He asked.

"A little thank you present." She said.

"For what?" He asked.

"For you." She said. He opened the bag and pulled out an ornate Ermenegildo Zegna silk tie, with a floral mandala pattern on it that looked almost identical to the tattoo Nora had on her low back, right above her bottom.

"Do you like to?" She asked.

"I love it." He said, smiling. He did love it. It was beautifully designed and just the right splash of color for his boring grey and black suits. It was young and a bit of fun. Just perfect, he thought.

"Now I won't be able to be professional when I wear this. I'll be thinking of your perfectly rounded backside." He said.

Nora laughed.

She walked into the bedroom and flipped down onto the king bed. Christian walked in and laid on top of her.

"I'm happy that you like this room." He said, kissing her nose.

"Like it? I feel like I am in a fairy tale." She said. "Christian, there were so many reporters downstairs. If we weren't being talked about before, we certainly are now."

Christian stood up and straightened his jacket. "Does this bother you?" He asked nervously, running his hands through his thick black hair.

Nora stood up and looked into his eyes. "There is nowhere else I'd rather be." She said. He felt his heart drop and his stomach twist with butterflies. He kissed her and lifted her into his arms, laying her back down on the bed. He smiled as he kissed her, pulling her close to him and running his hands through her hair. She wrapped her legs around him and he could not get his clothes off quickly enough. They spent the next several hours making love, with Christian literally passing out from exhaustion only a couple of hours before he needed to be up for the diplomat's breakfast.

Nora held him in her arms, playing with the tendrils of his hair, until she too fell asleep.

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"Good morning, your majesty." Derek said as he entered the bedroom.

Christian startled awake and quickly made sure Nora, who was still fast asleep, was fully covered up.

"Good lord, mate. What time is it?" Christian asked.

"5:30 am. You will need to prepare for today and get ready. We need to leave in two hours." Derek said. Christian rubbed his eyes and nodded. He looked over at Nora. She was completely knocked out, one arm over her head and her mouth hanging open with a slight bit of drool.

"That is pure sex right there." Derek said, sarcastically. Christian threw a pillow at him and told him to bugger off. He looked down and laughed at how adorable she looked. He kissed her forehead and got out of bed quietly. After a shower and tea, a zoom call with Raye, he was prepared for the breakfast. He straightened his new tie and smiled.

"That's new." Derek commented.

"Yes. It was a gift." Christian said.

"It's obnoxious but I like it." Derek said.

"It is a bit loud but I'm rather fond of it for that reason." Christian said with a smile. Before he left for White House, he crept back into the bedroom and kissed her forehead once more.

She stirred.

"Have a great day, honey. Make the president your bitch." She mumbled with a sleepy smile. He laughed and kissed her again.

"I will see you soon." He said. "Get some rest."

"I will. Hurry your ass." She said, rolling over and pulling the blanket up to her chin.

He smiled and left her there, wishing he was in bed with her.