*Ciana*
“What is it?” I asked.
“I can’t have you on the battlefield. If you have to stay, then promise me to stay in the tent. I will have guards posted to keep you safe.”
“Then how is that any different from me going back to the palace?”
Theo cupped my face and kissed me again. “We have done things your way, but now can you meet me halfway for this one? Please, for me?”
I stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly pushed him away. “Theo, that’s not fair! You can’t… do that to me!”
He was confused, “Do what to you?”
My face was burning. “You… can’t be so handsome and sexy when we are negotiating something serious. I can’t think straight!”
He arched an eyebrow and smirked, “I take that as a compliment.”
I cleared my throat and took a couple of deep breaths. “I can’t promise you, because I need to do something to help you on the battlefield.”
“Ciana, I appreciate it, but—”