Chapter 19: Bryan Adams - Everything I do
Just then, the grand archway of the palace loomed before them. Kyllian pulled the car to a slow, deliberate stop, letting the engine purr to silence as if giving space for his thoughts to settle.
He turned to her. "Because..." he paused, swallowing, "because I always had a thing for you, Princess."
Luna’s lips parted slightly. She looked at him, really looked. His eyes were earnest, no longer teasing. Vulnerable in a way she hadn’t expected from someone like him.
"I... I didn’t know. I mean Talon mentioned it but I thought he was merely joking." she said finally.
He gave a short, dry laugh, looking away. "Talon talks too much. It’s okay, Princess. But it’s nice to know you’re warming up to me."
"Kyllian..." she started again.
"Forget it, Luna," he cut in gently, already unbuckling his seatbelt. She placed a hand on his arm.
"No! I want to— I need to say this. You’re a good man, Kyllian. And you’ll make a fine king. But I need to ask you, are you sure this is what you want?" She gestured toward the palace, its grandeur and responsibility looming in the windows. "Are you sure you want to give up the simple life of your pack?"
He turned toward her again, and this time, his voice was firm, unwavering. "For you, Luna. Only for you."
And that was it. A warmth spread through her chest, and her lips curved into the kind of smile that couldn’t be faked.
"Then I’m glad I took my sex ed lessons seriously," she said with a sly smile.
Kyllian blinked. "What?"