Chapter 448

The fake name was jarring to him. She hadn’t called him by name last night and for that he was glad. He rolled off her and ran a hand through his hair. His stomach rumbled again and she laughed. “You’re hungry.” His eyes popped open as she sat up, the sheet pooling around her waist. He was hungry, but not just for food. Why hadn’t his appetite for her waned? He expected after last night to have at least worn the sharp edge off his attraction to her, but apparently not. “I am,” he said, tumbling her into the sheets once again. She giggled and squealed, wriggling against him to get free. “Food!” she cried as he licked along her ribs. “I need food.” He lifted himself off her and rolled his eyes. “Fine,” he said. “I suppose I should feed you before taking you to see the queen.” Emma froze. “What?” He sat on the side of the bed and rested his elbows on his knees. He probably shouldn’t have sprung that on her like that. “Um, didn’t Natalie mention it?” Emma sat up, drawing the sheet up and c