I nodded shyly. “Not many people do, though,” I whispered. “I’m not… I’m not ready to share it with everybody yet.” “Don’t you worry,” she said with a bright smile, throwing open the doors to her massive walk-in closet. “Nobody will even notice once I’m done with you.” Xaden POV “Twelve minute
Maeve POV The moment I entered the room, everyone’s eyes were suddenly on me. It almost felt like another scene from one of those romantic fairytales I liked to read, where everyone turned to gawk at the newcomer princess who wore the most beautiful dress in the entire castle. Perhaps if I had
The eldest Alpha Prince looked shocked. “Did you do that, Isabelle?” “No!” Isabelle insisted fiercely. “What reason would I possibly have to sabotage the dress of Xaden’s little lover?” “You tell me,” Charlotte said with a frown. “I can hardly believe your criticisms of her come from a good plac
Maeve POV “What do you think, Maeve?” Xaden murmured, gazing at me. “Are you alright with waiting to hold the mating ceremony?” I couldn’t even begin to describe how much I appreciated his desire for my opinion—no one ever gave a damn about my thoughts before he came along. Out of pure reflex, I
The three of us exchanged pleasantries before Princess Charlotte bid us farewell, needing to finish some business of her own, leaving Xaden and me to our own devices in that hallway. As soon as we were finally alone, he pulled me into a tight embrace, breathing in my scent with long and deep inhales
Maeve POV This was Xaden’s mother… I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She was every bit I imagined a Luna Queen to be. Where the brash and terrifying Alpha King Arlan radiated unrestrained power and dominance with a mere glance, she glowed like a heavenly maiden that had fallen far beyond the Moon
Could I really stand up to the task? The intense fire that burned in the queen’s eyes was all-consuming, so much so that it threatened to swallow me whole, but at the same time, I’d never felt more alive. So few people had ever believed in me or my abilities so fervently. And, looking at Xaden, I
Xaden POV “I-I'm sorry,” Maeve stammered out quickly, rubbing her swollen lips together. I could still taste her, that natural, sweet tinge to her lips mixed with the red wine I’d drank during our dinner. “Did I do something wrong…?” The embarrassed blush that spread across her face made my hear