35 A Potent Aphrodisiac

Xenia didn't comment. Though, she was trying to suppress herself from uttering a single word so as to not make a mistake like last time. 

In the end, she just followed behind Darius as he continued walking. She could only assume that he was looking for a good spot for them to rest.

A few moments later, the King suddenly hovered around a particular spot. Xenia watched him put down his cape as he said, "Come here and rest for a while. I'll stand watch for the time being."

"But I thought we'll be traveling nonstop?" Xenia questioned with a quirked brow. 

The King's actions were utterly confusing at the moment, and that wasn't to mention how she still could get over his so-called wolf-licking habit alibi of his!

"I'm waiting for a friend to return our swords to us," Darius explained as he leaned his back on the nearest large tree. "In the meantime, take a rest while we wait."