Chapter 160: Sending waves of pleasure
"I forgot to inquire, but is Ralph’s mate still imprisoned?" Alora queried, placing the pen on the table and turning to face Magnus, who reclined halfway on the bed.
"Yes," Magnus confirmed. "I won’t authorize her execution unless Ralph completes the task I’ve given him," he stated firmly.
"You should join me in bed, my dear. It’s getting late. How much more studying do you wish to do?" he grumbled, his hand patting the mattress beside him.
"Just this page I need to finish, then I will come to bed. You should sleep," Alora said and focused her attention back on the book.
She lifted her eyes as Magnus was behind her chair, his frame looming above hers and the next second, he closed the book. He even snatched the pen from her and said, "Don’t make me wait."
Alora pushed her chair back and rose to her feet, arms folded across her chest. "Do you want your wife to struggle with reading and writing? If not, return the pen to me and go to bed," she asserted with authority. Her firm tone compelled Magnus to relent, and he begrudgingly returned the pen to her.
Quietly, Magnus went to bed and covered himself with the duvet. Alora wondered if he was angry with her, but she decided not to ask about it and resumed the work where she had left.
After some time, Magnus again spoke, "Alora, I’m unable to sleep. Come to bed. It’s already been five minutes."
"Your Highness, close your eyes and count to a hundred. You will fall asleep," Alora told him a trick while writing in the notebook.