A toast

~Damian~

After Becky was sent out of the palace, I felt nothing but happiness within me. The only person keeping me away from Cassie was gone, and I couldn’t wait to spend the next minute with her.

Resting on my bed, I reached for the necklace that lay beside me, gazing at it once more. It was time to finally return it to its rightful owner.

Having tidied up my room and added a touch of fragrance, I eagerly awaited Cassie's arrival. She was the only woman I desired to be with.

Suddenly, a faint knock echoed on my door. I leaped from the bed with joy and hurried to open it. There stood Cassie, raising a glass of wine, playfully obscuring her face behind it.

"What do you think?" she asked, moving the wine away from her face and displaying a beautiful smile.

"Perfect. I have cups," I replied, stepping aside to make way for her as she entered my chamber. After shutting the door behind her, I turned to face her, unable to resist admiring her.

She was well aware of the effect she had on m