Theodore We took a short detour in what looked like a post office, but it was unlike any post office I'd ever seen. The air felt charged with magic, and I figured that had something to do with it. By the time we stepped back into the tailor shop, the day was starting to head toward the evening. A
“Don’t take it personally. She’s guarded about it for… obvious reasons." I frowned, then I realized that he wasn't wearing anything that would usually be worn on this side of the border. My heart quickened. He was from the other side of the border. "The rest of us can't wait to meet you.” “I'm
Theodore I blinked, caught between skepticism and an overwhelming warmth at the gesture. “You’re cooking for me?” “Don’t sound so surprised,” she teased, opening another jar. “I can be domestic when it suits me.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “My mouth is already watering in anticipation…" “You’ll
Despite the prick of worry, the thought of her… teaching me something because she thought it was something that I should know, something she wanted to share with me, something that would draw me closer to her made me smile. "Will you tell me… why?" Violet's lips twitched. "You're a Noble Consort n
Theodore The helicopter’s blades slowed to a lazy spin as we landed on the Vainthott estate’s helipad. From above, the territory had been a patchwork of sprawling fields and stately hills, but now, standing here, I could see the meticulous order behind it all. Nothing was out of place. I stepped o
Before I knew it, we were walking into the Vainthott estate. It was like stepping into another world. It had all the gravitas the palace should have if all the grand little details hadn't been destroyed. It made me wonder what the Donovan Estate looked like. The air shimmered faintly, charged with
Theodore I shook his hand and nodded. Then, he shooed us off, and I followed Violet through the garden, stopping now and then as she made introductions. Each new face came with a title, a history, and a handshake or polite nod. It was all a little overwhelming—not because it was difficult to keep u
I laughed. "Violet said you're in agriculture. How are things? With the storm systems and all." For the next several minutes, we talked about crop rotations, irrigation systems, and the challenges of balancing agricultural growth with environmental preservation in the middle of what looked like onc
Violet put a hand on her arm, a quiet gesture that somehow stopped the fiery Luna in her tracks. “Seraphine, wait. Don’t do anything rash." Her jaw dropped. “You are on my right, as I have always been on yours and your mother's before you. You can’t expect me to let them stay! You know I’d rather g
Theodore "Not to mention forgetting to invite the alpha of Darkmoon, a noble by all counts." A ripple of a murmur went through the gathering. The garden seemed to hold its breath. Nobles whispered, their disdain barely masked as they watched the scene unfold. Violet straightened, her gaze steady a
I laughed. "Violet said you're in agriculture. How are things? With the storm systems and all." For the next several minutes, we talked about crop rotations, irrigation systems, and the challenges of balancing agricultural growth with environmental preservation in the middle of what looked like onc
Theodore I shook his hand and nodded. Then, he shooed us off, and I followed Violet through the garden, stopping now and then as she made introductions. Each new face came with a title, a history, and a handshake or polite nod. It was all a little overwhelming—not because it was difficult to keep u
Before I knew it, we were walking into the Vainthott estate. It was like stepping into another world. It had all the gravitas the palace should have if all the grand little details hadn't been destroyed. It made me wonder what the Donovan Estate looked like. The air shimmered faintly, charged with
Theodore The helicopter’s blades slowed to a lazy spin as we landed on the Vainthott estate’s helipad. From above, the territory had been a patchwork of sprawling fields and stately hills, but now, standing here, I could see the meticulous order behind it all. Nothing was out of place. I stepped o
Despite the prick of worry, the thought of her… teaching me something because she thought it was something that I should know, something she wanted to share with me, something that would draw me closer to her made me smile. "Will you tell me… why?" Violet's lips twitched. "You're a Noble Consort n
Theodore I blinked, caught between skepticism and an overwhelming warmth at the gesture. “You’re cooking for me?” “Don’t sound so surprised,” she teased, opening another jar. “I can be domestic when it suits me.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “My mouth is already watering in anticipation…" “You’ll
“Don’t take it personally. She’s guarded about it for… obvious reasons." I frowned, then I realized that he wasn't wearing anything that would usually be worn on this side of the border. My heart quickened. He was from the other side of the border. "The rest of us can't wait to meet you.” “I'm