Chapter 12

"You know I could have easily carried it back, right?" I asked, gesturing towards the picnic basket that was loosely hung over his arm.

"I am quite aware, Little One, but I would prefer you not especially not in my presence. You do not need to lift a finger while I am with you." He stubbornly retorted with a slight scoff that had me rolling my eyes even as a small smile laced my lips.

"As you wish, your Majesty." I playfully said earning myself a playful growl in return as he winked at me.

"I prefer, my Love." He suggestively smirked.

"Of course you do." I lightly giggled in amusement.

Who would have thought that bad, moody King Theodore could be such a playful man. It really hides his true age.

"Eli!" The twins happily called as they wrapped their arms around my waist with twin grins marring their faces.

"Yes Sweethearts?" I smiled at them as I stopped in my tracks.

"Everett and I will be playing in my room, would you like to join us?" Evangeline enthusiastically asked with hopeful