#{maddox:starter}

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Cat and Mouse

Maddox clutched at his wife’s arm, a calm expression on his face as he leaned in to whisper in her ear. Although it was well into the night, the grand party they were hosting was only just coming to an end. Their guests were still mingling in every part of the castle, but Maddox was tired of making nice with everyone. “The sight of you in that dress has been driving me mad all night,” he husked, his hot breath dancing on her skin. “I’ll give you a full minute head start, but when I catch you, I must have you. I don’t care if all of our guests are watching.” // @feverish-desires​

[clctomidnite]

Worth

Rage burned through Maddox’s chest as he pushed open the door to Ilara’s chambers. His most trusted advisor was hot on his heels, speaking nonsense in a semi-hushed tone that suggested he thought Maddox was overreacting. 

But King’s didn’t overreact. They were the law, the order, the example for all citizens. 

“My Queen,” Maddox greeted, his loud steps fell over one another, his feet moving so quickly that he found himself at Ilara’s side in seconds. He swept her into his arms and kissed her none too gently - the sort of kiss that most would find improper to place upon one’s wife when another man was present. “My advisor believes it wise for me to take another woman. He believes you won’t bear me a son - that our beautiful daughter is all you have to offer.” Maddox turned his narrow eyes to the man standing in the doorway, his mouth agape.

 “I want to give you the opportunity to prove to him why I should not warm another woman’s bed.”  @feverish-desires