@thenothernwolf | continued from x
Talia had been told that she was beautiful, but from her family. Never had she been told that she held such beauty by someone as important as her king. She was flustered the previous night, yes, but she was uncertain if he spoke the truth. He had called her beautiful, yet he was highly intoxicated. But now, straight-faced and sober, speaking the words yet again, Talia’s heart had never raced so quickly.
“I wish you safe journeys and many victories, Your Grace.” Talia was too shy to make any moves, even a single touch. Yet, the urge to press a kiss to his cheek was strong. She was too reserved to do something that she considered so wild. “And before I go to sleep, I will think only of you.”













