Roads and Revelations
When Leilani finds herself at a major crossroads in her life, she takes a chance by reaching out to
Romance, Royal, Short Story Kira Marini 64 17th Mar, 2024
Neither of them moved. Silence hung between them, heavy and thick with unspoken desire. Time stretched and Margaret’s breath became quick and shallow. Her gaze darted between Robin’s magnetic eyes and lips curved with the hint of a smile. That smile fully materialized as Robin brushed gentle fingers over Margaret’s cheekbone, tucking a stray curl behind her ear. Margaret held perfectly still, laid bare as Robin stared into her soul. Something shifted in Robin’s expression and suddenly her lips were on Margaret’s, all softness and sweetness. Margaret froze, holding her breath, as Robin’s mouth moved gently over her own. A gentle thumb smoothed over her cheek and Margaret relaxed into the touch. She tilted her head slightly, leaning into Robin’s hand, and parted her lips. Robin deepened their kiss slightly, pressing more firmly into Margaret’s mouth, and everything stopped existing except the taste of Robin on her tongue. Caution became a distant thought. Their lips danced as Margaret reached up to cradle the back of Robin’s neck. Desire stronger than she’d ever known raced through her veins, pulsing deep in her center and stealing her breath, fueled by Robin’s passionate kiss and featherlight hands.---Margaret’s life as a princess is enjoyable, albeit rather boring. Sensing that she is growing increasingly restless within the confines of her gilded cage, Margaret’s cousin convinces her to sneak out of the castle for some harmless fun. Neither of them expect a tiny, dark-haired baker to turn her world upside down.