"Have I not kept my promise?" Kade asked her, his hands slipping to her lowerback. He embraced her loosely. His gesture made it seem like she could run off from him anytime she wanted to. As if he'd let her. It was nice for her to think she could.
"You saw it," Kade mused. "Have I not turned down every offer for another concubine? Have I not given you everything you wanted?"
Kade brushed his hand on her cheek. She leaned into his embrace, her lashes fluttering. He suppressed a groan. His attention shifted to her mouth, his groin hardening.
"Have I not allowed you to train with the sword, even though I never liked the idea that my woman could be injured by a blade?" Kade murmured.
Lina nodded. She was entranced by his warm touch. The air outside was cold and biting. His hand took the icy feelings away.
"My sweet wife," he whispered.
