38. Are you sure?

Selene experienced a new shiver but tried to calm herself. They were outdoors, what could happen? Memories of that time by the stream came flooding back to her mind, and the blush was inevitable. It seemed like it would be her perpetual state from now on.

"Alone again," he whispered, smiling.

Selene settled into the chair, perusing various interesting titles among the books in the basket.

"Is there anything specific you'd like to read, Your Majesty?" she asked, selecting three books that seemed perfect to her.

"What book would you like to read?" he responded.

"It's not about me, Your Majesty, but about you," she replied modestly.

Frederick placed his hand over Selene's fingers, which were holding onto one of the books she was taking from the basket, letting him choose.

"Are you sure you want to read it, Your Majesty?" she asked with a slight smile.

"No."

Selene's expression changed immediately, and she was about to put the book back.

"I want you to read it to me. Do you think you can?