22- Falling For A Warrior

Rayna Bennett:

“Any idea what they are up to?” I sat back in my seat and asked the Lycan who stayed behind, trying to be a bit friendly. The purpose was just to make some conversation.

While Alex was away, why not take a little more of that lava cake?

I looked sideways and grinned at the tall man, “I didn’t mean to pry.” I lifted my shoulder and started gobbling it all down.

The man bent a little and shook his head, “No, your highness. You are not prying.”

I almost choked and searched for water. He quickly poured some and handed me the glass. I took big chugs of it and gave him a salty look.

Was he out of his mind? Your Highness? Seriously!

“I … I am sorry, ma’am. It was just out of habit. I’ve been serving in the Royal palace for quite a long time.” The poor thing quickly explained himself.

I nodded at him and managed a forced laugh, “Yeah. I was about to get a heart attack. Ha ha,” I rubbed my chest only to find that it gave relief to the heart palpitations that I had started experie