All Chapters of Royal Hearts in Lockdown: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

I stretched out on the bed as the golden morning light filtered through the curtains and kissed my face. For once, it really did feel like I had woken up on the right side of the bed. A smile had already planted itself on my face before my eyes were even fully open. Sitting up slowly, I blinked against the brightness, my vision still a little fuzzy from sleep. And then it came rushing back—last night.The memory played in my head like a favorite movie. That kiss— our first real kiss— right there in the kitchen. The way Maxwell had pulled me close, the gentle urgency of his lips against mine. Even now, butterflies stirred in my stomach just thinking about it.And then, how he had effortlessly lifted me off the ground, carrying me into his room like I weighed nothing. I still remembered how he carefully laid me on his bed— so soft, so warm— only to stop himself again. But this time, it wasn’t awkward. It wasn’t confusing or painful. It was… respectful. Thoughtful.I couldn’t stop smil

I stirred on the bed, my body heavy with the kind of sleep that clings to you, no matter how much you try to shake it off. But instead of the emptiness I was used to waking up to, I felt something warm, solid, and strangely protective wrapped around me. Maxwell. My heart skipped a beat when the realization struck. His arm was draped firmly across my waist, paining me in a protective embrace. I wanted to push away, to remind myself of all the reasons I shouldn’t be here at this moment, but I couldn’t. My body was too relaxed, two at peace.I sank deeper into the comfort, my hand instinctively brushing against his chest. The steady redeem of his heartbeat pulsed beneath my palm, soothing me in ways I couldn’t explain. My fingers trailed lazily across the lines of his chest, memorizing the warmth, the texture, the safety.It felt too good. Too real.A soft smile tugged at my lips before I even realized it. The moments made me feel like I was caught in a sweet dream I didn’t want to end