"That's true...he was very insistent about that."

Of course, he wasn't stupid. The fear of being found out, of being falsely accused of being a willing participant of that plan, was one of the reasons why things were a little rough between them at first. But she's since realized that being his co-ruler is much better than being his opponent. At least her back is never unguarded.

She hums approvingly at that squeezing. "Yes...absolutely." Another deep kiss, this time with a war of tongues to determine dominance.