Call me by my name

It's amazing how someone can break your heart and you can still love them with all the little pieces.

—Ella Harper

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Eva stepped out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around her upper body reaching to her knees. Not covering as much skin as she would've liked but as she peeked out in the room she sighed in relief seeing no sign of the King, tip-toeing out as quietly as she could.

Walking towards the closet with water dripping from her hair onto the carpet, she opened the doors to choose what she wanted to wear today. Was it her second or third day here? She hadn't been keeping a count but it felt as if ages had passed since she was staying here. Weird, Eva thought to herself and picked out a pale white colored dress which seemed to attract less attention than the rest of the bright colored ones.

Just when she was thinking about whether she should change in the room, the door opened and Eva almost dropped the towel around her in shock.

The shock soon turned into utter horror as she saw the King step into the room, all dressed up with his hair a little wet on the ends. He looked completely breathtaking as his eyes fell on her and surprise took over his features.

Eva stood there, paralyzed under his gaze, clutching the towel tightly around her and praying that it wouldn't drop. Gulping, she saw him stare at her face with his eyes an inferno that felt as if it would burn her with his heat. She didn't have the power to step back as he walked over towards her in long strides. He didn't touch her but Eva felt his looming figure was enough for her to feel jittery already.

"What are you doing out here?" he asked, his voice hoarse and Eva shivered slightly.

"Changing," she answered and his eyes glanced down at the dress in her hands before shifting to her face again.

"I can see that. Do you want me to leave?" he said, and Eva breathed out feeling the temperature rise inexplicably. She twisted her legs feeling uncomfortable and his sharp eyes noticed her small action.

Leaning further in, he spoke in his deep voice, "Do you?"

"Do you want me to dress in front of you?" she asked and saw his eyes sparkle with something unidentifiable.

"I have no problem with that," replied Theo, a smirk tugging on his lips making her breath hitch.

Her throat had turned dry by now and she swallowed in hopes that she wouldn't end up stuttering.

"I think it would be better if you turn around or leave the room, Your Majesty."

Disappointment clouded over his handsome features but his eyes glinted again making Eva aware that he had thought up something mischievous again to rile her up.

"On one condition," said Theo and watched the way her brows narrowed and her hand clutched the towel more firmly around her petite frame.

"What is it?"

"Call me by my name." His words didn't come as an order but more like a plea as if he was begging her to say his name.

Eva parted her lips, wetting them with her tongue, and saw how his eyes glimpsed at her small action. What's the worst thing that could happen if she did say his name? The world wouldn't collapse.

Right?

Clearing her throat softly, she exhaled and opened her mouth to utter the words hesitantly.

"Theodore."

Looking up nervously, she saw his Adam's apple bobbing up and down and how his eyes glimmered in surprise as if he hadn't expected her to actually say it out loud. His chest was heaving up and down rapidly as if he had run miles to reach her.

"You didn't call me that back in the forest," he stated and Eva's face heated up more if possible. She had been feeling vulnerable and at her lowest point and she couldn't help but call out to him. It felt so normal to say his name back then.

Presently, it felt as if she was losing her breath as she spoke out his name in a whisper.

Seeing her nervous state, he relented feeling that she would end up becoming a full-blown tomato if he continued to tease her any further. And anyway, it seemed like he was torturing himself rather than her. Trying his best to hide the bump under his shirt, he stepped back but didn't remove his eyes from her face.

"There will be punishment if you don't call me like that every time. Even in public." he strained on the word 'public' wanting her to understand him clearly.

Eva nodded, wanting him to leave already. She was starting to heat up faster than before. Her throat was parched and his lips looked far too inviting currently.

"I'll be waiting for you at the dining table," he spoke, his gaze lingering a little longer on her lips before he turned around and left the room, closing the door behind him with a small snap.

Eva breathed out and inhaled a large amount of air that she couldn't previously because of their too close proximity, in fear that she would end up inhaling his scent along. She had thought that the dark aura around him sucked the oxygen out of the atmosphere but his presence was enough to do it instead. He affected her in a way nobody else had and she was terrified.

Extremely scared.

Afraid that she wouldn't have the strength to resist him when he came for her. She was very aware of the fluttering inside her. It sat, low in her belly reminding her about his touch whenever he was near her.

Clearing her head, she shook off the towel and quickly wore the dress which fit against her body perfectly. Somewhere in her mind, she wondered whether he had bought these dresses specially made for her physique but that was a ridiculous idea!

He didn't know her size. Or did he? He had touched her around her waist and it wouldn't shock her if he knew her precise measurements already. Whatever she had considered surprising before was nothing in front of the things he did. She was starting to notice small little details about him and without being aware of it herself, she was getting used to his presence around her.

Braiding her hair hurriedly, she let it lay on her shoulder as she walked out the room, bracing herself mentally to face him again.

He always managed to throw her off in one way or another. It seemed to be a talent he possessed, Eva thought to herself and smiled unconsciously as she walked in the direction of the dining room.

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