He pulled her closer to him. “I love you.”
The smile that crossed her face was one he wouldn’t forget as long as he lived.
Her hands slid up his chest until they cradled his face. “Oh, Ricky. I love you, too.”
Bending down he gave her a soft kiss, then moved back and motioned for her to go inside ahead of him. Once the door - and the curtains were closed behind them, Frederick wrapped his arms around her waist, lifting her onto her toes so he could kiss her properly.
“I love you,” he whispered again. “I love you. Thank you for being my queen.”
Before she could answer he kissed her again, and whatever she planned to say didn’t get said for a very long time.
What’s going on with Princess Victoria?