Chapter 77 - Little Medallion

The way his almost hazy eyes had held her gaze, and how affected she had been at how close he had leaned towards her in his bed.

By the Moon.

She could almost feel him close by just through her memories.

Damn this mate bond!

Zezi bit the inside of her lips, looking away.

She was avoiding the King. Hadn't seen him since she had left his room, her neck completely littered with hickeys.

He was the reason she was wearing a dress with high collar and long sleeves.

Despite how well, she had been doing in the hiding department, she knew she would still have to see him soon or later. Not with the mission she had in her hands waiting to be done.

Determined not to let that sway her, Zezi shifted the line of conversation.

"Why not?"

"Pardon, Lady Zezi?"

"Asides from the King, why won't you take me with you."

But Lady Delice wasn't ready to 'asides from the King' in her reply. That was the only thing she could think of. The only excuse she had abd thought reasonable.