Chapter 47

Danika's bladder woke her up all of a sudden. She'd kept her eyes closed, trying to put off the feeling of having to get up from the bed and use the bathroom.

But, the pressure was suddenly unbearable for her. She stirred, stretching herself a little bit. The moment she took that first step into consciousness, she felt his presence.

King Lucien is here. He really did come tonight.

Her eyed opened and found his, standing beside her on the bed.

"My king..." Danika whispered sleepily.

"Get some sleep, Danika... I was not here."

His deep voice blended with the night, and sen