Chapter 254. HOT AND COLD, AND IN-BETWEEN.

　　His scent was everywhere. Danika kept her nose deeply buried in the mattress as she worried herself to no ends. 　　It's late at night and he isn't in his bed Chambers. She was too worried to sleep. Her baby must be as worried as she is, or already asleep because he was being too quiet. 　　This last two weeks hasn't been all perfect. Not since the King stopped being so...susceptible to her. Not since he began withdrawing from her. 　　You're being too paranoid again, Danika. Nothing is wrong. Everything is perfect. The King isn't here because he must be busy in court or the Consultation Room. 　　She managed to convince and calm herself. And yet, sleep wouldn't come. She was too...wired up, and at the same time, too tired. 　　Then, the sound of soft, steady footsteps came to her ears. Suddenly, she was beginning to feel better. He's here. 　　King Lucien entered his Chambers, his steps faltered. Danika was lying down on his bed facing him, her eyes trailed him lazily. His chest became he