The Missing Princess

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Chapter 52: Passion

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I was tired out from a day's work, helping Levi with his paperwork proved to be a difficult task. Why must Kenny give him so much? He leaves tomorrow for the meeting. I had to admit I still wished to go with Levi to Zesmeira but allowed myself to stay behind. I didn't want to argue with Levi further on the matter.

We were still relaxing in the lake house. The master suite seemed to have the same layout as Levi's office, bedroom and bathroom. A homey kind of feeling, I would surely hope to visit this place again with Levi, on better terms.

Stepping into the bedroom I made a beeline to the closet, my clothing hang beside Levi's. Pulling a nightgown from the closet I quickly strip of my normal clothing.

I had changed into one of the rather short nightgowns this evening, preparing myself for bed I brushed my hair and teeth quickly before re-entering Prince Levi's office. He sat at his desk continuing to sign the many documents on fundraisers and such. He had recently signed an important fundraiser to help afford an orphanage. So much for relaxing.

It was Levi's last night before traveling by boat to the meeting. He had wished for me to stay behind and work on his documents to keep me busy, he would be gone for six days, a two day boat ride there, then would stay in Zesmeira for two and then another two day trip back. We had fought all day about the meeting yesterday, when he had told me that I couldn't go.

I would stay here at the lakehouse, instead of being left alone in a castle on my own. Kenny had camped himself out in the inlaw suite next door, wanting to give us space according to Levi. A fireplace sat in between two bookcases, he had the fire going keep the room awfully warm. I was almost tempted to open a window. But I could clearly see it was dying down due to the lack of wood to keep it going.

"Don't worry, I'm having a maid put it out for the night, we shouldn't be awoken by any fires." he says, keeping his focus on his work I look over at him. I see.

I was still a bit angry but knew why and did it to keep him from stressing so much. When he was usually mad he would spend his time working, and ignoring me. Tonight if I had to I'd drag him to bed, if it meant he slept enough before traveling. We had done a lot of traveling in the past few days, I was exhausted and knew Levi was too.

Walking around his desk I came behind his chair, leaning down I stop just at his ear. Breathing softly I say him shiver slightly. "Quit teasing." he mutters. Keeping his focus on his work I then kiss the side of his head.

"I'm off to bed, don't stay up to long." I say.

He didn't say anything, he was writing a letter to send off to Historia. "Stay, I won't be too much longer." he says.

Letting out a sigh I nod and walk to the front of his desk. I strolled up to the bookshelf next to the sofa. Looking at the many books I decided to find a book to read. At the very top was a book I had wished to read. Standing on my tippy toes I do my best to reach for the book, it just barely brushed my fingertips.

I let out soft grunts in attempt to reach the book. Little did I know Levi had been watching me. Giving up for a moment I stood flat on my feet, as I did so I felt someone brush up behind me. Turning my head I find Levi standing behind me. He smirked gently as he reached for the book.

Levi was only an inch taller than me and sometimes had trouble reaching for things himself. Teasingly he purposely pressed himself against me.

I turn to him as he handed me the book. Going to grab it I expected to have it in my hands only Levi lifted his hand up keeping the book just out of reach. Sticking out my bottom lip slightly I pouted and crossed my arms. "Levi, please give me the book." I say.