OATH CEREMONY

EMPEROR RICHARD'S POV

I heard the room go quiet and frowned. Normally my men and the rest of my ministers turn to chatterboxes at the dinner table, sharing some views on whatever topic interests them.

I immediately perceived the sweet fragrance and followed the eyes of the rest to the doorway.

My heart immediately skipped a beat.

It began to beat wildly, frightening me.

There in all her glory, looking like a royal queen stood Erica.

She was smiling shyly at me.

She seems to barely resist the urge to twist her fingers.

Why am I so excited to see her?

Don't tell me I'm falling in love with the little bird!

Impossible, I have never felt so attracted to a woman before.

I could feel my manhood go rock hard for the first time in decades.

I swallowed my saliva. She looked at me shyly, as if waiting for some kind of approval.

I smiled brightly at her and stood up.

Before I realized what I was doing, my feet were already taking me towards her.

Her maid bowed before me and offered me Erica's ha