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Chapter 3: The peace 2

He smiled and dropped to his knees, which made her a little surprised and curious about what he intended to do.

He reached into the inside of his robe, pulled out a green and golden short rope, and held it out to her.

She stared at him, not knowing if she was going to take it. So she kept her hands to herself.

"No, you take it," he whispered to her.

"Oh," she said, taking it from his hand and staring at it in confusion.

"You also need to ask me to rise and explain what the ribbons are," he whispered to her again, and it took a lot of strength to not crack up and laugh aloud.

"Okay! You may rise, my king," she said, and he rose to his feet with the silly smile on his face that she had missed for so long. "What are these ribbons for?"

"It's nice of you to ask, my queen. These ribbons are a sign from the King of Klean that he will always stand beside us. The green signifies his agreement, and the gold, his readiness."

"Oh wow, you've done so well, my king." She reached out and stroked his face, and he pulled her closer so her body pressed against him like she belonged to him. She did. She didn't complain about it.

"How have you been?"

"Miserable without you."

"As it should be." He grinned and took her lips between his.

She pulled away, "And you?"

"You do not have to ask, my love, as you can see. I am a mess."

She smiled and said, "I like the sound of that." and closed the space between them.

The people were already used to them and their show of affection, especially when they had missed each other for so long. They showed it everywhere, ignoring what anyone had to say about it. Most of the time they took their love show to the chambers, but sometimes the feeling would take over and they would give into it and let it ride them out.

"Can you wait until you get inside? I do not want Kailani to ask why our love life isn't like yours." Edward hissed, and they pulled away from the kiss.

Mia hid her face on Xavier's chest as her cheeks burned in embarrassment.

"Kailani is a sweet and contented maiden. Perhaps you are not doing it right to have her complain." Xavier shot at him.

"What would you know?"

"I know Mia has never had that complaint." came his witty reply.

Mia pulled away from Xavier, having gotten control over the embarrassment she felt earlier.

"Welcome home, Edward," she hugged him tightly, adding, "Princess Kailani had locked herself in the kitchen with the cooks, not wanting to come out. She said something about needing to make you your favourite meal," as she pulled away.

"That's the first. Kailani is a terrible cook," he mumbled to himself.

"She hears that," Kailani said, and they turned around to find the princess in a colourful long dress and an apron covering her front side.

"Kailani!" he called out and stepped up towards her, taking her into his arms and kissing her passionately.

Xavier snaked his arms around Mia's side and pulled her closer to him. "Now who's creating a scene?" he asked, and the couple pulled away from their passionate kiss.

Edward ignored Xavier's questions and stroked Kailani's face, and she shivered against him.

"I made you something," Kailani said, taking Edward's hand and leading him into the palace.

Mia turned to Xavier, her eyes wide. "I didn't make you anything."

"It's fine; it's not food I want to eat." He reached out and struck her on the buttock hidden in the robe, making her gasp.

"Come with me, then?" She beckoned, and he fell in line with her.

Because of the stress of the day, they didn't always get to enjoy each other in bed during the day. They were either too tired to do anything or not in the mood. Yes, it had been a while since they had both fallen asleep while making love. Xavier woke up first and continued where they left off.

Because of this, they did their best to always get as much attention as they could from each other, whatever chance they got. They had taken advantage of the little time and breaks they had to be together in the throne room when they had a brief break. Xavier would tell the guards to stand outside and make Mia ride him, and when she wasn't in the throne room, he'd find her in her study or office and take her there. These places weren't the best, but the best places weren't giving them what they needed. They needed each other and were willing to pause a few things just to see it done. Edward had walked in on them a few times in the study and at her office. That had limited his desire to come in and visit the study and office because he told them the image of Xavier's bare bottom haunted him.

Mia offered an apology to Edward, and he understood her. He told them to limit their intimate space to the study and king's court and keep it out of the throne room for the sake of peace and sanity.

Xavier did not want to agree to it, but Mia agreed before he could speak. They had tried to keep the throne room as sacred as Edward begged them to. Most times they failed, though, but it was the thought that counted.

The king loved his wife and never failed to show it.

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