Chapter 26: Sex with the next king.

IT TOOK RENDER only moments to remove his clothing. Naked, he climbed up onto the bed and waited.

“I have to help poor Toren first.” Daris toppled Toren onto his back. “Would you be fine with me—” Daris wiped at his lips. “Would it be acceptable if—”

Render had never seen Daris unsure or not in command. The cautious words were surprising, but then he recalled how concerned Daris was about his feelings.

“We ...