King Ralden was a disciplined man, a trait that defined his reign. He never mixed business with pleasure. Thus, his throne room was always reserved for business.
Ralden understood that his role as a monarch was steeped in responsibility. He meticulously reserved this throne room solely for matters of state, never allowing the distractions of pleasure or frivolity to intrude upon the serious dealings of governance.
But seeing his expectant, beautiful wife, he could not wait and wanted to indulge in the call of the flesh.
The king's intuition led him to suspect that Sofia had cunningly infused her perfume with an aphrodisiac, an intoxicating scent that stirred his intrigue and delight. Rather than feeling angry at her boldness, he was captivated, almost enchanted.
