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~Zodia's POV~

Ignis didn't kiss back immediately. He must be in complete shock at my action and became frozen like a statue. He made no move, not even a finger twitched. Feeling as if I had done something horrendous, I let my hands fall from his cheeks and pull away from him. Completely flustered, I took a few steps back and covered my mouth with my hands. My aquamarine eyes were wide as they could go.

"I-I am so sorry. I-I don't know what came over me." My back hit a chair and I almost fell over. I quickly grab onto the top of the chair to steady myself. Ignis still had said nothing as I built up the courage to look him in the eye after my little stunt. My heart ached painfully when the silence continued on. He was still paralyzed, but with what-I don't know. I felt as if I had completely ruined our relationship with that kiss. I had just forced affection onto a man who has watched over me for twelve years.

"I-I'm gonna go clear my head," I whimper. The stinging of tears made it hard to hold the waterworks back, but I kept strong and refused to let them flow. Ready to storm out, I head to the door with haste. I didn't make it far before I heard the squeaking of the bed and a hand gripping my wrist. Ignis has grabbed me and spun my body around with ease. Before I could speak, warm lips were pressed against mine passionately. My brain was completely shut down as my eyes met emerald ones.

Ignis released my wrist and moved his hands to my cheeks. With the rough texture of his gloves against my porcelain skin, he tilted my face upwards to deepen the kiss. I closed my eyes in pure ecstasy and my body felt as if it were on fire. Gravity was not my friend as I felt my whole body growing weak from the intense kiss. I clung to Ignis desperately to keep our lips connected and to avoid crashing to the floor.

I wasn't sure how much time had flown by before our kiss came to an end. With his hands still on my cheeks, Ignis leans forward and rests his forehead against mine. His gloved fingers drew circles under my eyes as he finally found his voice. "Do not apologize for your actions. I have been craving such affection for years now. The momentous day of our meeting sparked a foreign feeling within me-a feeling I have never thought I would come to know."

"I-I know I caused some trouble, but I'm glad it was you who my father chose. Though you were strict with me, you made me feel special. I knew Noctis was the gem and I was the pebble, but not with you."

Ignis smiles and pecks me lightly on the lips. "I contemplated my infatuation with you was unorthodox for years."

"After you left with my brother, Father blessed our relationship. He was glad it was you and not another man."

Ignis leaned down further and rested his head in the crook of my neck. His arms snakes around my waist, pulling our bodies together without even an inch to spare. "It is a relief to hear such a revelation." I giggle and encircle my arms around his neck. I had to stand on my tippy toes in order to reach. "Can you shrink a few inches?" I plead.

Ignis chuckles at my question. "I'm afraid that is one request I cannot fulfill."

"Mm, then you better be prepared to be tackled when I need to hug you. You're too tall."

"Do pass a warning before such an action arises. I would abhor myself if I didn't catch you."

"If you keep saying stuff like that, you'll have to carry me for the rest of my life so I don't faint."

We broke the hug and I suddenly remembered the royal arms. "Oh, Aries passed on a few locations. We have three locations to choose from-The Myrlwood, Balouve Mines, and Costlemark Tower."

"I cannot recollect a royal tomb to be located at Costlemark."

"Neither can I, but I trust Aries' word."

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