~Ezinne~ "Please." How desperate was I for a man's touch? I had never felt pleasure like this before. Garrick had been the first and only man I knew, and he had not touched me. I touched myself most times when the need arose, but nothing like what I felt with Malik's touch. This was not right
~Ezinne~ All I dreamt about that night was Malik, touching me in different ways, giving me toe-curling pleasure. When I opened my eyes, it was already morning and someone was knocking on the door. I sat up in bed, realizing I had slept on the clinic ward. Exhaling, I called out to the person behind
~Ezinne~ Prince Osborne appeared momentarily stunned as his eyes met mine, and he halted, attracting the punishing lash of the whip upon his bare back by one of the stern-faced warriors overseeing his parade. "Stop!" I yelled, my voice slicing through the tense air, freezing the warri
I willed my heart to remain unruffled by the sight. Taking in a deep breath, I halted my steps, my gaze fixed on them, burning with intensity. One warrior whispered to Malik that I was there. That was when Malik's eyes shifted from Ange's face to mine. His expression was a mask of indifference as hi
Once that left my mouth, I regretted it instantly. I shouldn't have said that to him, but I couldn't help all the pent-up anger and frustration. Malik tensed beside me, his hands balled into fists, but he remained still like the calm before a storm. Then, without any more words, he took a few steps
~Ezinne~ I let out a heavy sigh as I leaned over to kick-start the treadmill. My usual pace was a modest five, a leisurely walk to clear my mind. But today, fuelled by frustration, I cranked it up to ten, launching into a sprint. I had come to the gym so early. The gym was deserted, bathed in
What unfolded next took me entirely by surprise, catching me off guard even as it unfolded. Without warning, tears welled up and streamed down my cheeks, and I began to sob, a flood of emotion I struggled to contain. Eloise regarded me with a mixture of bewilderment and concern. "Your Highnes
Once more, she nodded in understanding. "Indeed, coaxing him to open up may prove challenging. But tell me, beyond the rumours, what impressions do you have of King Malik?" I was caught a bit off guard by the question, but I found myself pausing to think what I really thought about Malik. "I know