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CHAPTER 611
After having a swell time together, both Astrid and Blade headed for the palace in the evening.
Not wanting to get on her mother's bad side before they got a reasonable chance to speak with her, Astrid had one of her maids take him to a guest room and tend to his needs before she sent for him to meet her mother.
Right before she left, Blade pulled her hand, bringing her body closer to his as he gazed deeply into her lovely eyes.
"Hey," he called out in a low voice.
"Blade. We are in the palace," Astrid shied away, cautioning him to do the same considering they had company.
"I know. I am not scared of anyone and I can demonstrate my love to you anywhere."
To prove his point, he wrapped his hand around her waist, pulling her body closer to his.
"Besides, let everyone know that this baby belongs to me only."
He winked at her as he leaned in for a kiss.