The Princess Protects Her Huntsman by Kira Nyte

Author:Kira Nyte
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sugar Skull Books
Published: 2018-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Rhy fished a plush blanket from the trunk base of the coffee table and fell into the corner of the sofa. As she lifted the remote to page through the channels, a knock on the front door brought her to the edge of the cushion. She waited a moment, listening for any telltale signs of who might be calling on Dalila or herself. Dalila was on another date, so she was alone.

When the caller knocked again, she pushed the blanket off her lap and cautiously moved through the dim living room toward the door.

A quick look through the peephole put her at ease. She slid back the lock and opened the door. Arrick turned toward her, a smile crossing his handsome mouth.

“What a nice surprise.” Rhy leaned against the door, shamelessly taking in his fit figure.

“I hope I’m not intruding.” Arrick held up a DVD case, a bag of corn kernels, a bottle of wine, and smiled. “Movie night?”

Rhy laughed, stepping aside to let Arrick into the house. His gaze roamed from her head to her bare toes, shadows crossing over his eyes. He lifted his arms to his sides and glanced down at his simple outfit of jeans and a thermal shirt.

“I think I overdressed.”

“Not at all. You look handsome.” Rhy took the corn kernels and wine. “I think I underdressed.”

“If I may say, flannel pants and that little T-shirt are torture to a man.” He tapped his chest. “This man.” He leaned over and pressed a light kiss on her cheek. “Besides, we didn’t have set plans for tonight. I took a chance.”

“And I’d say your chance paid off. Movie night with you sounds like a perfect evening.” Rhy led him into the kitchen. She dropped the kernels on the counter and prodded the bag, her brows drawing together. “Unfortunately, I don’t know what to do with these.”

“No problem. I need a large pot with a lid, some oil, and salt. Fresh popcorn, compliments of moi.”

Rhy gathered what Arrick requested, as well as two wine glasses. She popped open the bottle, keeping an eye on the delicious man pushing up his sleeves to make popcorn.

“You failed to share that you’re also a cook.” Rhy poured two glasses of wine. She leaned against the counter beside Arrick and handed him one. “A toast to huntsman, philosopher, and popcorn maker.”

“I’m a far cry from a cook. Perhaps a professional microwave operator or takeout order placer, but certainly not a kitchen master.” He tapped his glass to Rhy’s and took a sip. “My talent lies in tearing open a frozen dinner, pressing start, and enjoying some pretty sub-par cuisine.”

“Well…” Rhy sidled up against him and peeked into the pot. A single layer of kernels covered the bottom, glistening with oil. “I might be able to treat you to a good home-cooked meal.”

“My popcorn skills aren’t impressing you?”

She pointed to the dried kernels. “They haven’t popped, so I can’t judge your skills just yet.”

“Ah.” Arrick placed the lid on the pot and turned to Rhy.

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