Moments earlier, Radulf had been ready to retire for the night, but his thoughts betrayed him. No matter how much he tried, he couldn't stop thinking about Melissa.
Frustration and longing warred within him until he finally surrendered to the pull she seemed to have on him.
Without a second thought, he turned and strode toward her chamber, his heart pounding in his chest.
As he entered the room, the faint, intoxicating fragrance that lingered throughout her chamber instantly calmed his restless mind.
A low chuckle escaped his lips in amusement. With a gentle push, the doors gave way under his touch.
Radulf crossed the room in mere moments, his long strides bringing him to the edge of the bed. Without hesitation, he slipped under the covers, his body finding its place beside hers as if it had always belonged there.
Melissa's eyes flew open, and her voice was sharp with disbelief. "What are you doing here? I told you not to—"