Chapter 240: Rot next to me
[FLASHBACK]
The wedding between the crown prince, Quentin, and the cousin of the Duke’s Fitzroy proceeded without a hitch. The empire was more than happy to welcome their crown princess. It was an auspicious occasion, and the masses were relieved when they saw how the crown prince looked at his crown princess during their parade.
When nighttime came, the last part of the wedding came. The crown prince and the crown princess would consummate their marriage.
Quentin had been waiting for this time to make Latrice his. All he could wish was for Latrice to feel the same. So when he came into their matrimonial chambers and saw her in a thin nightdress, he almost carried her to the bed and stripped her bare. But he didn’t. He took things slowly like a gentleman, afraid he would scare his delicate wife.
Hovering over her, Quentin placed his hand on the side of her head. His other hand caressed her cheek, smiling lovingly. He slowly lowered his head to claim her lips for the second time in the day. The first one was to seal their marriage, but it was a quick peck. Tonight, he planned to kiss her until they were both out of breath.
However, he stopped when his lips were inches from hers. Quentin slowly drew his head back, confused.
Latrice carried the same look on her face. It was a look that was hard to read because there was nothing to read. No curiosity, no interest, no evil scheme, nothing.
"Why did you stop, Your Highness?" she asked, this time curiosity briefly shone in her eyes.
"Is everything alright, Latrice?" he returned, trying to see through what was on her mind. "You seemed a little distracted."
"I am alright."
Yet, she didn’t deny she was distracted.