Elara

" My body feels hot," I say, taking off my sexy nightdress. Zuriel turns his gaze from me quickly. 

" Princess," he warns. 

" Is it hot in here, Zuriel," 

" What do you think you're doing?" he asks, his voice unstable. I'm getting the reaction I want from him. 

" I want to go swimming," I tell him. I momentarily close my eyes when I remember I can't swim because of my fear of water. 

" I want to cool my body," I corrected myself. I grab a towel and leave the suite. 

Zuriel follows me to the inbuilt pool, just outside our suite. I'm happy to see...