i wont lie

He appeared from the darkness, another sturdy pillar that she stood upon. As his gaze took in her elegant form the warmth on his face increased and he grinned knowingly. Belle felt her features melt as she looked upon him fondly, remembering easily the way her petite form had molded against his massive frame. A blush took to her cheeks that she hadn’t expected. She didn’t miss the awkwardness of his sudden pause, his form halting a close, but comfortable distance away.

She felt herself unintentionally drawn to him, and slid herself a little closer to him as he mentioned them. The Empress couldn’t help her bright grin as magenta gaze fell to her rounding belly. ”Archon,” she returned warmly, knowing their sudden entanglement in each other’s lives was by duty. However, she couldn’t help feeling affection to one who had known her so intimately. ”Perfect health, our children are thriving.” Luce had seen to it thoroughly that she and their unborn were given the highest form of care.