“Now, Leah beauty, you know we were gallivanting around yesterday. We actually have to accomplish something today,” Zan replied, trying to ignore the pleading that shone in his love’s eyes. Leah sighed heavily.

“Have Krosia go with you, darling,” Zan added. Leah stared at the floor, sighing again. Zan chuckled lightly at her pathetic appearance, which earned him a hard glare from her.

“You were laughing at me!” Leandra cried. She turned around and crossed her arms.

“No, no, no, darling, I was laughing with you,” Zan teased. He placed his arms around her warm body, pulling her back against his chest. Kissing the side of her neck softly, he whispered quietly, “I love you, my dearest beauty.”

Leandra melted and knew she could no longer press him.

“I love you as well, my gracious love,” she replied, turning around in his arms. Giving him a simple but sweet kiss, she gazed admiringly up into his eyes. Zan rested his forehead against hers, staring back into the wells of loveliness.

“I am sorry, my beauty, but I simply do not have time to join you on your morning walk.” Leandra nodded, and kissed him again. Pulling away from his embrace, she ushered him off to the door.

“Now don’t be late, darling. A late King would probably make my dearest brother angry!” She smiled again, letting him have one more sweet kiss before leaving.