Chapter 475:

Her head rested on the desk, her arms tucked beneath like makeshift pillows. A rush of tenderness washed over him. When had she drifted off? He had been so engrossed in his work that he hadn’t noticed.

She was a wonderful coworker, asking insightful questions when needed, yet comfortable with companionable silence. Daemonikai enjoyed working with her. A lot.

Picking up the ledger she’d been handling, he thumbed through it. Every figure was well tallied and recorded in a clear and organized manner that would make even the most experienced scribes envious. He looked back at her, his chest swelling with pride. Good with arrows, tending gardens, caring for the sick, hunting, and taking records. His woman was a female of many skills. A treasure trove of fine abilities.

What other hidden skills did he not know about?

Rising, he moved quietly around the desk and crouched beside her. His eyes roamed over her relaxed face. Truly a vision, even in sleep.

“I can’t believe I once thought you were a cruel joke from Ukrae. A mocking laughter at my expense,” he brushed a strand of hair from her face. “Why do I look at you now and all I see is…a gift? A rare, astounding gift.”

fall of her back lulled him, her

I could ever look at you without guilt? Who would have thought I could see you, and

But

It took journeying to the spirit world to find myself.” He leaned

world of fiction at

sounded at

about the—” Daemonikai pressed a

head guard snapped his

rests. Let’s

no more than a murmur. “My apologies, Your Grace.” Daemonikai

his head guard turned, hesitant. “Would you like me to take her to her room? I

woman into his arms and

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