Chapter 276: Extra Utensils
The sun was already up, and its rays were already seeping through Nathan’s room windows and balcony doors when he slowly opened his eyes. Inhaling his mate’s scent still wafting from his arms, he smiled as he stared at her sleeping face. She looked so exhausted. As such, he carefully moved out of bed, making sure not to wake her up as he walked across the room.
Looking back on his bed, Nathan had a longing look as he stared at Raine. How he wanted to stay by her side for just a bit more time, but he had to get up and meet the others by now. Besides, Raine needed some rest herself.
"Maybe later then..."
Quickly taking a bath, he got dressed before giving Raine a light and quick kiss on her forehead and lips. He then gave himself one last look over before he finally left the room.
Making his way outside, Nathan prepared himself for a long day as he reached the living room. Already, he saw that Aspen was waiting for him.
"Coffee?" Aspen raised his hand up, offering him a cup of coffee that a servant just served.
Wordlessly, Nathan took the offer and give the hot beverage a small sip.
"Looks like you slept well," Aspen commented with a hint of teasing.
"Don’t start," Nathan halfheartedly growled. "It’s far too early."
Before Aspen could continue with his teasing, Decan soon came and asked, "Are you ready? The Elders are expecting you, King Nathan."
"It’s not like it’ll be the first time they bombarded our King with their whims," Boris chuckled, interrupting the scene as he quipped. "Isn’t that right, my King?"