Adeline nervously fiddled with her fingers, wondering what would happen next. Would they mark each other before completing the bond? And once they bore each other's marks, would they instantly be able to hear each other's thoughts?
They were in their private residence instead of the main palace, which provided a relief for her. She stood up from the edge of the bed just as the doors were pushed open.
Her eyes glued to Gideon, who took a deep breath as he stepped inside. "I was stuck with some remaining guests. Sorry for making you wait." The Alpha Prince met the eyes of his wife, then lowered his gaze to find she had already changed into her nightdress.
"I thought I would undress you," Gideon smirked as he walked closer to her. "Your cheeks turned red." He mused while she instantly touched them. "I will brush my teeth first. You can wait for me a little more, right?"
