Just relax...

Alannah let out a soft sigh, her body relaxing under his touch. "You really are good at this," she murmured.

Adrian chuckled lightly. "Just don't spread the word. I might get more requests than I can handle."

Her lips curved into a faint smile, though her eyes remained closed. "Your secret is safe with me. Moreover, I doubt Lilith and the others would be happy with you massaging other women, much less the Queen of Zarpha. You're already walking on a thin line, you know?"

"Lilith isn't exactly the jealous type," Adrian retorted, "I can't say the same for the rest, especially Eris and Abyss. And besides, they know where my priorities lie."

"Hmm, and what might that be?" Alannah asked, her voice growing quiet.

"Protecting those I care about while taking my revenge on the King and his empire," Adrian answered, his tone darkening slightly.