Chapter 23 : Enlightenment

*Kieran*

It had been a busy day filled with meetings. Thorne and Zephyr had kept me busy while we discussed political standings and tactics preparing our kingdom for any attacks or ambushes. I didn't want to think about outcomes like that, but preparing for the worst was always an important tactful move when ruling a kingdom. Plus, I had more important things to protect now.

Ember. She was always on my mind even during these meetings, I swiveled around in my chair thinking about how I needed to continue to keep her safe here in the castle with me. If I was being honest, I was noticing how important her presence was becoming to me. I often thought about her naked body, but her wits were also piquing my curiosity. Ember was an intelligent woman and that was a bonus I had not expected.

"You are thinking about her again," Zephyr's voice came from the door. He held a stack of papers and gave me a sly grin after I looked over at him.

"Who am I thinking about? And when did you get he