Theo woke up to the sound of soft laughter and the faint rustling of silk sheets. His head throbbed slightly, and as he opened his eyes, he felt the weight of the queen nestled against his chest. She was tracing lazy circles on his skin with her finger, a playful smile on her lips."Good morning, king," she said, her voice low and teasing. "Sleep well?"Theo sighed, closing his eyes for a moment to gather his thoughts. Last night felt like a blur, a haze of passion and recklessness. He knew it had been a mistake, and now, with the morning light streaming through the curtains, the reality of his responsibilities came crashing back."We shouldn't have done this," he muttered, keeping his eyes closed as if it would somehow make the situation disappear.The queen chuckled softly, her laughter like a chime. "Oh, but we did," she said, her tone full of mischief. "And it was quite enjoyable, wasn't it?" She shifted slightly, propping herself up on one elbow. "But don't look so dour, Theo. Yo
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