Chapter 40

• "Yes. Smile more." I placed my fingers on the sides of his lips to extend his smile. Before I could return my hand to my side, he held it and placed a kiss on my palm.
• "Your wish is my command, oh dear Queen." He chuckled with a bow of his head. I chuckled at that. "I'll do anything you ask of me so if you want me to smile more, I will."
• I smiled, nodding. I think I liked this side of Hames better. He was being sweet, gentle, smiling, confessing. It was a good side and preferable. "You'll do anything I ask of you?" I retrieved my hand from his grip.