Chapter 178
King Lucien opened his eyes and took in his environment. He's in his chambers. He felt disoriented and very tired.
More importantly, he noticed the soft body beneath him and the quick rise and fall of her chest, the panting sounds as she tried to drag in breath.
Danika watched the king through blurry eyes as he looked down on her, his sweaty brows was knitted and creased with concern.
"Are you alright, Danika?" He asked, his hand touching her forehead.
"Can't...catch...my...breath!" She gasped.
"I will send for the Medicine Man---"
"No!" She grabbed hold of his arm, still panting. The medicine man will find out that she's pregnant even before she's able to find a way to tell him.
His eyes touched her body examiningly. Pain and regret flashed in his eyes, but he blinked and it was gone. The warm glow and tiredness from what he's been through—and what they just did—remained in their wake.