Chapter 24

Nephthys's POV

Izna sent a message by his servant saying she can't attend the court today. She's sick. What happened to her? She was fine when I left. Did she slip and got hurt?

Everyone in the court starts whispering. I can see tension building up in this room. They seem more concerned about her than their duties.

"Your wife is quite popular with her people," Lapis whispers to my ear.

"Yes she is," I smile.

"And why do you look happy? Her popularity will become threat to your position. If she ever wants to rebel against you these people will definitely support her."

"Which she will never do. I know she loves me. I just need to be patient and control my anger. Now be quite and let me concentrate."

"As you wish."

Now I have to act with caution. She's sick. I can't start fighting with her even if I'm angry. I can't make her upset.

After I finish my court duities, I run back to her palace. She's feeding her exotic fishes.

"My love are you feeling better now?"

"Great Pharaoh..... yes... i.. I am feeling better. Even though my head feels a bit heavier and I think my body's burning up. I was about to take rest."

"Your body's burning up? Let me check." I put my hand on her forehead. She's not burning she's actually cold."My love you're cold, you're sweating too much. Take off your clothes and lie down. I'll wipe your body."

"I can't let you do that great Pharaoh. My maid can do it."

"No she's not doing it. I'm not only Pharaoh I'm your husband too. Here let me take it off for you."

Even though she resists, I pull off her dress and make her lay down on the bed. After I wipe her sweat off I lay down next to her and hug her. This way I can keep her warm. It feels good to finally get close to her.

Izna's POV

Nephthys is such a pain in the ass. He's hugging me to tightly I can barely breathe. Don't know what is he scheming this time.

"Great Pharaoh, you're crushing my bones."

"You're strong enough. You won't be crushed easily. And I told you hundred times to call me by name."

"That'll be inappropriate."

"What's inappropriate in calling your husband by name? I demand you call my name at least 20 times a day. I will write a royal order and read it out loud in front of everyone at the God's temple. If you deny my orders you will be punished."

"Please don't!!! I will be embarrassed in front of everyone."

"Then be a good wife and call my name." He hugs me even tighter.

"Neph...th..."

"Mmmm... louder."

"I...i...can...t...breathe...."

"Oops sorry." He tries to move quickly but ends up rubbing his face to my breasts.

"You pervert." I push him away.

"So....soooft." He seems surprised. Is this his first touching a woman's body?