We're Back!

The sound of shuffling feet and whispers roused Rhys from his sleep. He frowned at the intrusion, turning his head in the direction of the noise. The maids Lyra and Meredith stopped, new linen sheets in their hands. He could see their mouths moving, and only moments later, he was registering what they were saying.

“They look so cute together!” Lyra squealed.

“Shh! You’ll wake them,” Meredith scolded.

“But look how much His Majesty has changed for Amira! He’s been looking after her during her cycle. When has he ever done that before!” Lyra gushed, then pouted at Meredith, pushing her back towards the doors.

“We should leave them to rest. Who knows how much sleep they have really had?” Meredith giggled, the light from the doorframe that poured into the room gradually decreasing as they shut the doors behind them, giggling.

“So noisy,” he grumbled and blinked at the sound of his voice. It was then he noticed where he lay on the bed and what bundle of warmth was snuggling into him.

Rhys