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She opened her eyes, so hazy with desire for him. He had never seen a more beautiful sight in his existence. “You can. I t-trust you, King Leonidas.”

“Heavens.” The guttural growl tore from his lips as the last of his fragile control shot to dust at the innocently sincere trust in her voice.

He has to have her.

Has to be gentle too, so he wouldn't hurt his child. He did not know how to do that, bu