“The guards have never been trained on how to remove several dozen surprisingly aggressive rabbits from the grounds.”
“Why rabbits?” Evelyn giggled madly.
“I thought of dogs first, but I wouldn’t be able to make them bark or growl.”
Evelyn’s fit of laughter continued, and she had to focus on her breathing to calm down before she woke Hannah two doors down. “I really wish I could see your magic.”
“Me too. I would create anything you wanted.” Leo closed the space between them. He tucked a lock of hair behind her ear, then let his hand linger in her curls. “What do you want, Princess?”
Her heart raced. “You.”
Leo lowered his head until his face was mere inches from hers.
“Can I kiss you?” he whispered.
“Yes,” she breathed.
Leo’s lips found hers, the touch featherlight. Evelyn’s fingers trailed up his chest to feel the strength beneath his tunic.
Gods, this man is perfect.
Leo broke the kiss and looked into Evelyn’s eyes.
He’s checking on me, giving me a chance to change my mind. Why would I?
Evelyn reached up and grabbed the back of Leo’s neck, dragging him to her. The kiss was rougher this time. Magic ran through her body, but not the Fire magic she was used to.
I need more of him!
Leo buried one hand in her hair, holding her close. He gripped her hip with his other hand and pushed her against the door.
Fuck, just shove me onto the bed.
Evelyn moaned softly as she kissed him, savoring the heat and pressure of him against her body.
I can’t imagine being anywhere else in the universe. The only thing that matters anymore is touching him.
Something hard pressed against her stomach. Evelyn was about to reach for his belt when Leo pulled away from her. She let out an embarrassing whimper at the injustice of it.
Why isn’t he kissing me? Did I do something wrong?
They stared at each other, their breathing heavy. Evelyn saw the change in Leo’s eyes as he composed himself. He showed no sign of regret, only restraint.
Please don’t be a gentleman right now!
He bowed to her. “Good night, Princess.”
Dammit, dammit, dammit.
She touched her swollen lips while he walked away. “Good night.”
15
Girl
“Father! She’s in here!”
Evelyn jolted awake at the sound of her sister yelling. She had been in the middle of a particularly good dream about Leo. It was disappointing to remember he left last night and wasn’t in bed with her now.
