章 22: Chapter 22

Maxi turned around in surprise to see Riftan fingering her necklace while resting his head on one arm.

"W-What is it…?" Maxi trailed off and inhaled sharply.

His hand grazed her nape, then began to stroke the bare skin above her plunging neckline. Mortified, she looked around the room, but the others were too engrossed in conversation to notice. She let out a sigh of relief and pushed Riftan's arm away, but he did not budge.

Riftan smirked and began toying with the strands of hair that had come loose on her neck. He tapped her collarbone with his fingertips, sending a tingle through her. She trembled. His hand traced the length of her spine before grasping her waist. Feeling his touch on her belly, she blushed.

"R-Riftan…"

"It seems my wife has had too much wine," Riftan addressed the knights. "We'll take our leave now."