He enjoyed the City 's splendor from the balcony of the palace. It was dazzling, worthy of the G.o.ds ' envy, if they even exist. He felt something soft and warm embrace him from behind. A hand wrapped around his belly. "What are you thinking about?" she asked while sniffing his back. "Would you believe me if I said that I was thinking about you?" he turned around and feasted his eyes upon her pretty...