Chapter 85

That night after we returned to my chamber, Amarisa and I stayed quiet in bed side by side. We both were obviously thinking about the Naga King's warning, but of course, none of us would let each other know.

"Are you weary?" Amarisa spoke softly to me. There was something in her tone, strained and edgy.

"I am," I said but my mind was clear and my eyes were wide open.

"Then I shall leave you to your rest," she said. The silence reigned on. The only sounds I heard was of hooting owls from a distance. I remained quiet. Then all my thoughts were scattered away when Amarisa pulled back the covers. The princess moved over and laid her body atop me.

I felt the warmth of her skin on mine. There was an untamed wildness when we looked at each other.

"Amarisa..." I breathed.

I felt a slow heat coursing through my body. She rested her head against the nook of my neck, and we lay like that for a moment.