The first thing I did when I opened my eyes was clutch my mate’s shirt. “You are fine,’’ he whispered, coaxing me to calm down but I could hear his heart beat wildly and I felt the distress he felt – or maybe that was me. “You can’t – You can’t leave me.” I was crying again, holding him as if he w
“It is worth a shot.” He looked unwilling but thankfully, he did not object. “Just – Rest for a bit.” Asking Crystal for help would not be a problem but it never occurred to me that Alpha Hawke may already have my mother. Although I wanted nothing more than to continue to sleep, to see as much of
“No – It’s just –“ He had reason to think it was a joke. “It is not a joke,” I answered firmly. If I did not say it now, it may take me another month to work up the courage to and I wanted him to know how I felt because who knew what the future had in store for us? Life was too short to waste time s
Could he also hear my thoughts? I looked up at Killian but he pursed his lips. “I cannot hear what you are thinking.” His expression darkened. “I feel a bit left out.” He pouted for the second time that evening. “Your turn will come soon.” I laughed out loud, feeling light and free. The weight on
“I am sorry but my mother has been sick for a while and I want to visit her.” Sabrina knelt before me as she sobbed. “The head maid says I need to put in a notice before I leave but I know Your Majesty will understand. My mother – If I wait even another day, she may – she may –“ She reached forward
“I have heard you are always sleeping these days.” Killian caught me as I settled into bed after working for a few hours. “Are you overworked?” The way he looked at me made my insides warm. It was a relief to be able to admit even to myself that I loved this man. When my wolf purred in satisfaction
“Mary was in charge of training me when I entered the palace as a maid so I trust she will guide you well. I expect you to respect her as disrespecting her would be the same as disrespecting me.” I admonished the five girls gathered in my office with Mary behind them. “Yes, Your Majesty,” the girls
“You know me already, Carrot – oops, I mean, Your Majesty.” She covered her mouth yet her eyes laughed. “I am under the care of Dark Moon for the time being and Alpha Hawke sent me as a filler for his dear mate. Although she is gone, she remains in our hearts.” She ducked her head and pretended to w