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KING LEROY

I groaned when a soft knock sounded outside my door before someone pushed it open. I smile inside when I hear a small step come closer to my bed, and then Sadie's lips touch my cheek.

"Sire, it's waking up time. It's already seven in the evening, and everyone is waiting in the dining hall. The food is ready." She whispered and planted a kiss on my cheek again.

"Five more minutes," I murmured without opening my eyes.

"Okay." I heard her answer, and then she sat on the edge of my bed. I smiled inside and pulled her beside me.

"Sire, I'm not sleepy. I already bathe and brush my teeth."

I just hummed and pulled her on my chest, and I rested my chin on top of her head. She giggled and snuggled closer to me, which made me smile, and I drifted off to sleep again.

"Sire."

I groaned when another knock sounded at the door, but this time, it was Amara. I open my eyes and look at the clock at the bedside table and gasp when I see the time, eight o'clock. I fell back asleep for an hou