Chapter 20

Arianna blinked repeatedly, desperately hoping the King wasn’t standing before her right now.

Those deep, golden amber eyes pierced through her like a blade, pinning her in place.

Her mouth hung open, but no words came out. It was as though she had forgotten how to use her mouth, even as the King stepped closer, closing the distance between them. His scent enveloped her entire being.

She stood frozen, completely mesmerized and trapped by his gaze.

Speak, Arianna! Say something!

“Hi.”

No! Oh, shit, Arianna, are you insane?!