High Fae Academy - Year Three: Paranormal Fae Romance by Kaylin Peyerk

Author:Kaylin Peyerk [Peyerk, Kaylin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Late that night, I’m brushing out my hair in front of the roaring fire after a long, luxurious bath. The king dismissed us after the show Rowan and I inevitably put on, saying nothing as he swiftly left the room. Tegan disappeared as well without a trace, leaving me, Rowan, and Orin to revel in what had occurred.

Orin said little as he escorted us to our quarters for the night besides letting us know that a servant would be by with our dinner. Rowan immediately drew me a bath while he waited for our food. It had yet to arrive when I stepped out of the bath, wrapping a deep red, plush robe around myself. I’m still in that same robe now, appreciating its softness while Rowan bathes.

A knock comes through the door and I call, “Come in.”

Two servants wheel in a bronze cart with a bottle of wine and two covered trays. They bow, their eyes darting from side to side, before taking their leave. They must have been looking for a glimpse of the fae king. That’s the reality of rumors around here. Rowan comes out of the bathroom wearing a towel cinched around his waist. When I glimpse it, my face flushes and I'm quick to turn my head back toward the fire. He chuckles but says nothing about my embarrassment. I stand and move over to the wine, popping it open to pour each of us a glass.

He steps up behind me and runs his hands down my arms, sending chills along the way. The robe suddenly feels like a mistake. I have absolutely nothing on beneath it. He won’t try anything, right?

“If that’s what you want,” he whispers before grazing his lip along the back of my ear.

“It is,” I reply as I turn, handing him his glass.

He holds it up. “Your wish is my command.”

“I wish you’d stop saying stuff like that in front of everyone,” I mutter, opening the dishes.

Steam rises from the mouth-watering steak dishes before me, and I grab mine before plopping down on the couch in front of the fire. Rowan hands me my wine once I get comfortable, and sits next to me, thankfully a comfortable distance away. We eat in silence, both of us watching the fire. Why does this have to be so awkward ever since Rai forced me to confess to him? Every time we’re alone, I have to battle with myself as to why I shouldn’t let my instincts take over. Sighing, I set my plate on the table and pull a wool blanket over my legs.

“What instincts?” he asks.

“Can we not talk about this?” I plead, gripping my wine glass with two hands and staring intently at the dark liquid within.

“We need to be honest with each other, Tiana. I have done nothing but lay my heart out to you. I need you to do the same if you’re serious about us,” he says.

I throw up my hands. “That’s just it! I’m serious, but I’m not.

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