Chapter 158

KASSIE YAWNED. IT HAD BEEN a long week and as exciting as the march had been, she needed more sleep.

'Bed?' Rumal murmured to her.

'Mmm, yes.'

'Food first?'

That took a moment of consideration. Then Kassie shook her head. 'No. Bed.'

Rumal chuckled, and they said their goodbyes before making their way down the turret and back to their quarters. The sheets were still warm when they climbed in. Kassie sighed in pleasure, snuggling close to Rumal. He wrapped his arms around her so that her face was pressed to his chest. She pulled an arm up, chin on hand, while inhaling his scent. 'Mmmmm.'

The rumble of laughter he gave vibrated beneath her.

'I thought you were sleepy?' The rich tones of his voice caused a delicious shiver down her spine.

'Still am.' She twisted her head so to wink at him. 'Just enjoying the moment.'

He was such a handsome man. Strong cheekbones emphasized the slant of those molten gold eyes and contrasted beautifully with his dark mocha skin. Those eyes, though,