Rhyland’s POV The two sat together and talked about everything. Watching them chat about all that happened and how both of them were worried about the other warmed my heart. 

Raven’s POV I didn’t remember falling asleep, but I do recall the events that led up to my exhausted state. A small smile reached my eyes when I felt the warmth of Rhyland’s body heated my entire back and the weight of his arm around me was enough to make me feel secure. “Good morning sweetheart, did you sleep okay?” His rustled voice asked from behind me and I turned in his arms to face him. “That was the best sleep I’ve had in a while.” I admitted and my eyes fell to the foot of the bed where the large window was placed. The sun was rising above the sea and the bright orange beams shined directly in on us. “This is beautiful..” I mumble and I felt his thumb come up and brush against my side. “Very..” He answ

RavenTwo months later.... "Cassius! More ships are entering the docks!" A guard that had taken a spot by my side called out to my brother, also my right hand man. Fate had a twisted sense of humor seeing as I never dreamed of a crown and Cassius was the first born, the one that was destined for it. I knew he didn't mind me being in power and he actually thrived within it. Unlike other kings from territories surrounding us, his masculinity was still intacted. Once Zanatra had it's homes rebuilt to the best poential and people started flocking for sactuary here, I had no choice but to reach out. The best option was to find an ally and I couldn't do that when every male within the kingdom over had his head so far up his own ass."Are you alright?" The firm voice behind me spoke and a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips. Rhyland. I stood and turned towards him, my arms slipped around his nec