Chapter One Hundred and Fourteen

  Present Day

  Macedius was in a playful mood and rather than break his fast at the table and then see his servants about the business of being King, he brought the tray down to the blankets, and dismissed everyone, sending the mages to the outskirts of the walled garden. He plucked Fae roses from the bush and, as Yelena fed him bites of fruit, wove them into a fragrant crown which he placed upon her head.

  “Beautiful,” he smiled holding himself on one elbow.

  “There are people who would give their life for the wealth of roses you have crowned me with,” she replied, leaning forward to cup his jaw and kiss him. He released the ties holding closed her over-gown and slid his hand within, teasing her breast.

  “I would devour every inch of you,” he murmured against her lips. “Undress for me, my beautiful wife.”