Darius quickly buttoned up his shirt to return to the palace before his presence was missed. He was in a far better mood than when speaking to Vivienne last night. He needed to be away from her before he did something he would regret since it would bring conflict with her family.
Darius had to thank the woman behind him for being a good distraction but he wouldn't say it out loud since she had already received a gift from him which was quite expensive.
"Why are you in a rush?" Natalie asked, wanting him to stay a little longer. It wasn't every day he came to her home. "She only upsets you so why are you quick to run back?"
"It seems you have forgotten that I have a kingdom to rule. I cannot stay out of the palace long since those fools do not know how to act without me. I should have been gone long ago but you pulled me back to bed," said Darius.
