Chapter 65

Riftan entered. It had become something of a routine for him to come bursting into the library, looking for Maxi. Ruth let out an exasperated sigh.

"Is the training over already?"

"Training the sentries in this cold will only bring down their morale. I'll let them take a breather for a day or two."

Riftan approached Maxi from behind and bent down. Feeling his cold lips on her forehead, she blushed. He began stroking her hair affectionately.

"Have you been cooped up here since morning?" he whispered.

"Y-Yes, I stopped b-by the s-stables then came here…"

A hint of displeasure flashed across Riftan's face. He frowned.

"You're spending more time in here than in our bedchamber."

"Th-That's not t-true. I've spent p-plenty of time there…"

She had started to spend far more time in their room after Riftan's return. She blushed, thinking about how she had spent every night in his arms. Riftan sighed and wrapped his arms around her shoulders.

"I'd have to disagree."