  &quot;Princess, you are so beautiful. I can't imagine you allowed me to love you. Many in this city long for the privilege of owning you. But you gave yourself to me, out of all who want you,&quot; Dordrich begins in an intimate tone. &quot;Why? I know the attraction between us was strong from the start. But all these years, all those men by your side. I of all people, Princess?&quot;.
  Amazed by the vulnerability in his voice, his openness, I pause for a moment. I've never seen this side in a man. All men I've encountered are confident, knowing what they're worth. Dordrich sounds a bit insecure as if he is a real human being with real feelings, capable of suffering. I have experienced this with neither Danner nor Aziel. And to be honest, I really appreciate this.
  With a relieved sigh I let go of my Haute attitude. 
  Dordrich opened up to me, so I can return the same to him. I get 

  If I claim to have tasted anything from the meal, I'm lying.
  The whole time I've been listening to Dordrich, actually to his voice. Whatever he might have said, I can't remember anything about it. His voice is sufficient for me, his hand that occasionally strokes mine when he wants to emphasize something. My senses are completely attuned to him, all I want is to be close to him.
  &quot;Princess, is that okay?&quot;.
  I startle and look at him questioningly. I did not hear a word of his question. A hoarse laugh escapes him. &quot;You haven't heard anything I've been telling you all this time, have you?! You're just staring at me all the time.&quot; I turn red, I can't offer anything to defend myself. At least if I wanted to. Dordrich takes my hand and brings it to his lips.
  &quot;Shall we go? I still have something planned for us&quot;, he says somewhat seriously. I light up, slid

  When I get home, I call Danner right away.
  &quot;Hi babe, I have an all-girls night out tonight. I'll call you as soon as I get back, but it may be late,&quot; I apologize. &quot;Or shall we talk tomorrow afternoon when I'm with you?&quot;.
  &quot;No, call me as soon as you get back. I want to make sure you get home safely. My phone stays under my pillow so I can hear it when it rings.&quot;
  &quot;Do you know where you will be hanging out?&quot;, he asks. &quot;Please, go to a safe place so I don't have to worry about you.&quot; I chuckle. Danner is always so practical. &quot;No, Kaylah decides. She knows the best places.&quot; I make a mental note that I have to compensate Kaylah for this cover-up.
  While I get ready for a nap, we finish the conversation. My conscience gnaws a little at the lie I told my fiancé. But I quickly shake it off, Dordrich is definitely worth it all.
  

&quot;Princess, you are so beautiful. I can't imagine you allowed me to love you. Many in this city long for the privilege of owning you. But you gave yourself to me, out of all who want you,&quot; Dordrich begins in an intimate tone. &quot;Why? I know the attraction between us was strong from the start. But all these years, all those men by your side. I of all people, Princess?&quot;.
  Amazed by the vulnerability in his voice, his openness, I pause for a moment. I've never seen this side in a man. All men I've encountered are confident, knowing what they're worth. Dordrich sounds a bit insecure as if he is a real human being with real feelings, capable of suffering. I have experienced this with neither Danner nor Aziel. And to be honest, I really appreciate this.
  With a relieved sigh I let go of my Haute attitude. 
  Dordrich opened up to me, so I can return the same to him. I get up and sit on the chair next to him, the distance in front of him was too far for me. I release my 

Chapter 34 The Agreement