CHAPTER FIFTY-TWOIs This Safe?Leanda opened her eyes one after the other, she rubbed her blurry eyes with the back of her palm and yawned.She gently shifted, feeling the warmth of the morning sun on her skin. As she moved, she realized that her body felt different - more alive, more sensitive. Memories of the previous night came rushing back, and a blush crept up her cheeks. Her cheeks turned red almost immediately.She stretched, feeling the pleasant soreness in her muscles, a reminder of the passion they had shared. Leanda closed her eyes and took a deep breath, taking in the now musky scent of Alarick's skin. she chuckled, she wished she could stay in that soothing and calm position forever.Leanda felt a sense of contentment wash over her, something she had never experienced before. For the first time in a long time, she felt safe, loved, and cherished. As she lay there, listening to the steady rhythm of Alarick's breathing, she knew that she had found a home in his arms.And s

CHAPTER FIFTY-FOURThe Confession Alarick stormed into Bree's room without knocking, his eyes ablaze with anger. He looked around the room and saw Bree standing in front of her mirror.Alarick's anger was palpable as he watched Bree walked to him. His face was twisted in fury, his nostrils flaring and his fists clenched tightly. He strode over to Bree, who was standing in front of her mirror, and grabbed her hand, pinning her against the wall. His voice was laced with anger as he demanded to know why she lied about Leanda stealing her jewelry.His eyes blazed with anger as Bree tried to deny the truth, but he could see right through her. His fists shook with rage as he struggled to contain himself. He wanted to hurt Bree, to make her feel the same pain and fear that Leanda felt when she was falsely accused. But he knew that he couldn't do that, no matter how much he wanted to.He punched the wall with all his might, the sound of his knuckles connecting with the hard surface echoing t

CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVEThe Countdown 2"Morgana," Alarick repeated, his voice gentle but firm. "Please, tell me what has happened. I want to help you, but I need to know what's wrong first. Why are you crying?"“Alarick, to…tomorrow begins the countdown.”Alarick gasped at that information, his end time was nearer than he thought.He stumbled back and collapsed onto his bed, his chest heaving as his heart raced with fear. He couldn't believe what Morgana had just told him. The countdown to his death was starting the next day. It meant that he would die in a few months or even weeks.The weight of this realization hit him hard. He had built his kingdom with blood, sweat, and tears, and he didn't want to leave it behind. He had people that he loved dearly, and he didn't want to leave them either.As he lay there, his mind raced with thoughts of what would happen to his kingdom and his family after he was gone. He had so many plans and dreams, and they would all be shattered if he died.Tear

CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHTWhat Is Wrong With Him?Leanda had been sweeping the floor of the library and cleaning the dust of the books when the door creaked open, and she saw Alarick walk in. She turned to greet him but before she could say anything, Alarick grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him. She could feel the tension in his grip, and the sadness in his eyes. She wondered what was wrong with him.Without saying a word, Alarick wrapped his arms tightly around Leanda, pulling her closer to him. She could feel his chest heaving with silent sobs, and she instinctively hugged him back, trying to offer him some comfort.She didn’t know what was wrong with him, but the least she could do at that moment was to make him feel like she was there for him and he wasn’t alone, she knew that was all he needed.Leanda wrapped his hands around him, running his hands back and forth on his back and giving him the comfort he thirsted for.Leanda hoped that he overcomes whatever he was going through,

CHAPTER SIXTYRounds Of PleasureAlarick looked into Leanda’s eyes and asked, “Have you ever done this in the bathroom?” Leanda sucked up her lips and shook her head, her heart thumping with excitement, “N..No.”“Then let’s try it,” Alarick chuckled and picked Leanda up as they kissed their way to the bathroom.As they entered the bathroom, Alarick placed Leanda on the countertop and continued kissing her passionately. He then lifted her up again and carried her towards the shower. With one hand, he turned on the water, making sure it was at the perfect temperature.Leanda wrapped her legs around his waist as they continued to kiss. Alarick's hands explored every inch of her body as the water cascaded down on them. Their moans were muffled by their lips, but the pleasure was evident on their faces.Suddenly, Alarick lifted Leanda up, turned her around, and pressed her against the shower wall. She let out a gasp as he entered her from behind, their bodies moving in perfect synchroniza