Go get her!
Charlie's P.O.V.Heath promised to stop by another day with his mate, Aria, to catch up after I had a chance to settle in. But by the way that heads bowed when someone spotted us sneaking around buildings to get to the closest inn, I knew it was only a matter of time before Killian would hear of my
It was time to return as the princess, and washing away my current life to fit into the too-small shoes forced on me was the first step. As I pulled on the last fresh pair of clothes from my bag, I had to resist the urge to flop face-first down on the bed and sleep the day away. Instead, I cracked
Charlie's P.O.V.It had been surreal walking back into the castle and venturing to my old room. I had managed to avoid everyone except for the guards stationed around the halls, but they didn't speak to me. Just bowed their head in greeting as I passed them. My room, while abandoned, was spotless f
It was odd that it all felt so normal. I had expected there to be a change in him since finding his mate, and maybe there was on the inside."Charlie," He said in a breath of relief as his eyes scanned me over, no doubt looking for a missing limb or permanent scar to prove that I hadn't been able to
"Please, call me Charlie." I smiled, excited to finally meet her and hoping to give her a warmer welcome than Killian had. He didn't smile and hadn't even touched her. Not a hug or a kiss. Even when Damien was mad at me, he still slept around me. She accepted the hand I offered her, and I shook it
Charlie's P.O.V. I could feel it... practically hear it before he even opened his mouth. Killian was going to argue. He would tell me to go back to my ballgowns and books. Hell, he might even tell me to go back to hunting monsters. Just to leave the actual fighting to his warriors, even though we h
My chest rose quickly as I stared down at my plate. Was this how children felt when their parents actually wanted to spend time with them?This excitement wasn't normal. This hope wasn't healthy. But it was there. I looked up, wondering what he was waiting for and why he hadn't spoken when I saw h
And we were. Even if Killian hadn't marked her, she was my family now, and I wanted her to feel welcome and wanted here. It was something I never felt, and I resent it."That doesn't seem appropriate, given my position.""You are my brother's mate, the next queen. Your position is soon to be above m