Chapter 49: A Dare to Desire
Everett stared longer at Zaiyila.
Zaiyila realized what she had just said and lowered her head. "Is he angry?" she wondered, searching for something to say to smooth the atmosphere.
Everett pulled Zaiyila closer and rested his head on her chest. "My Queen should rest assured, as I promise that I will never have any other women besides you. I won't get tired of repeating that or assuring you," he murmured.
Zaiyila's heart started racing. She wasn't sure what to say, so she remained silent.
Once they reached their destination, Everett carried Zaiyila into the house and found something for her to drink.
"Don't just eat what you don't like just to avoid making someone sad. Look—what biscuit did you eat now? Your eyes are already red," Everett scolded, handing her a fruit juice.
Zaiyila accepted the juice and drank it all in one gulp. "I only ate a little. I didn't eat much," she responded.
Everett sighed. "How are you feeling now?" he inquired.
