Chapter 243: A Passionate Night (I)
It was already late at night, and the absence of Kyren and his men from the palace made Anna increasingly nervous. Meredith and Sylvia had returned to their home earlier, accompanied by Meredith’s father and Rania, who had come to invite them back.
The minister was informed about his daughter’s appointment as the princess’s lady-in-waiting, and the news pleased him. The king had also told him that Anna would stay at the palace while Kyren embarked on his mission, so he wasn’t worried about Meredith’s soon-to-be relocation to the Duchy of Gerhard.
Anna sat on the bed, her fingers anxiously fidgeting with her skirt. Thoughts raced through her mind, and she tried to calm herself.
"He must be quite busy. I shouldn’t worry too much," she reassured herself softly.
"Are you worrying about me?"
A voice unexpectedly emerged from the dressing room, which connected to her bedroom. Anna turned her head, and to her surprise, Kyren’s towering figure stood there, smiling at her despite his busted lips.
"You’re back!" Anna exclaimed, jumping to her feet in surprise.
Her previously worried expression transformed into a cheerful one as she rushed towards Kyren. Her small hands immediately found their place around his waist, holding him tightly.
The grand duke bent down, his lips brushed hers delicately, and Anna could feel his warm breath as he reciprocated the embrace with his large hands.
"You shouldn’t worry about me. I’m capable enough to care for myself," Kyren reassured her, a warm smile gracing his lips as their kiss parted.
The fact that his wife cared for his well-being deeply touched his heart.