Chapter 11: I did not agree to share your bed

“I did not agree to share your bed.”

The prince tilted his head. “I beg your pardon? How did you plan to consummate the marriage? Or have my babies? You do know how it works, right?”

“Of course I do! But-but surely it’s not necessary to share a bed every night. I was told I’d have my own rooms.”

“You are the lover of the high prince. Everything we do from this point on will be noticed and remarked upon. You will have your own private sitting rooms at the palace, but my people wouldn’t understand if my fiancé, especially a beautiful lover like you, sleeps apart from me each night. Concessions will have to be made on both our parts.” He shook his head. “I make the offer to you for the second and final time. If the terms of this marriage are not acceptable to you—if you refuse to become my mate and my lover in every sense of the word—then say so now and we can end this. I’ll take you back to your people before this goes any further and we can both get on with our lives.”

Akari glared