Dominance was give and take with them. One day, he deferred to her, the next she to him. It was a ploy to get the others to realize that he didn't see her as a burden or a victim but as his queen. His co-ruler. They will guard each other's back and their guards will also do what they can, especially once the old men were finally rooted out. All they needed was a little bit more time to finalize matters.

He pulled away first, shifting so she could feel just how hard he was. "Bedroom. Now?"