*Scott's POV*

as red from embarrassment. How did i make such a big mistake? For such she will regret embarrassing me in front of my guards. I stared at the endless road ahead. My anger cooled rapidly. I could feel her gaze, but her expression was inscrutable. I had my eyes on the road, carefully riding the horse. Her elbow brushed my arm. I became aware of the length of her thigh from the hip to knee pressing against mine.

All thoughts of our awful predicament temporarily fled. Her legs were soft, warm, and lean. The feeling of her skin against mine was different from what I’ve felt with any...