He tried not to wallow in disappointment. He’d want her tongue, her taste and her teeth.Ī minute ticked by, then another, but she merely held him. He’d wanted more then and despite his condition, he knew he’d want more now. “I promise.”ĭid she plan to kiss him? They’d kissed before, but only gently, and not for nearly long enough. “Just a little while longer, then I’ll take you home.” Her palms flattened on his shoulders before sliding around to cup the back of his neck. Maybe the lessons would sink into his subconscious. Yeah, he’d probably sleep through every class, because even now, he fought a yawn, but he’d still go. He’d had to fight to be able to attend, and he wasn’t going to waste the opportunity to learn, to better himself. We’ve got school tomorrow, and I can’t miss again.” He knew she could fix things with her voice, making everyone think he was there when he wasn’t, but he wanted to go. And in three more hours, he would have to “wake up” to get ready for school. “There’s a reception in your honor.” Victoria smoothed the hair from his brow, the caress gentle, warm. Dizziness swept through him, and he had to grip the throne arm to remain upright. He’d never heard them leave, but they’d somehow silently melted away. With a stiff nod and murderous glare, Lauren spun on her heel and stalked from the chamber.
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