They now stood on the main deck, ready to dive into the water and continue on with their mission.
As Sebastian handed her her seaweed seed, she eyed his veiny hands, unable to shake her thoughts off what those same hands had done to her only a few moments ago in the bath.
The thought reddened her cheeks and swallowed her breathing. Scolding herself, she grabbed the seed from Sebastian's outstretched hand, yelping when he sharply pulled on her wrist, bringing her to him.
He leaned in, instructing, "Stay beside me, princess."
Celestiel wondered if the King had somehow managed to break something in her as all she had heard from him was his deep, sultry voice in her ears. She consciously had to keep her knees firm so they would not buckle and embarrass her.
