Maeve POV He smiled ruefully in response. “In the flesh,” he said. “Though I’m guessing I’m not quite what you expected.” To be honest, I was inclined to agree with him, and I was filled with shame at having thought so. People hardly ever spoke of any of the royals except for Alpha Princes Hen
As he led me down the hallway, Prince Eric seemed a bit reluctant to answer, making me realize that I’d just asked to borrow a book that belonged to the palace. Embarrassment crawled up my throat. Perhaps I’d become too comfortable too fast with him. “Of course,” he eventually said, “but I’m afrai
Maeve POV I was alone again. No Xaden. No Maggie. No home to protect me. As I fell deeper and deeper away into unconsciousness, what remained of my lucidity trembled with remembrance. I could still feel the pain and fatigue from last time. How my legs, from hours and miles of running, stung an
“Sometimes the truth is not what you want to hear… but you cannot ignore it…” My heart lurched painfully into my throat. A vile, sickening thought forced its way to the forefront of my mind that I had no choice but to voice aloud. “W-Was this what happened to my mother…?” “Love and loss… that is
Maeve POV I put my glass down as gently as possible. None of the chilled water within spilled over the fancy, gold-encrusted rim, and not a sound was heard as it settled against the table. “Like this?” I asked with a trepid smile. Perhaps I got it right this time. Luna Queen Leonora had electe
Oh no. This is going to be a disaster… “You don’t need to worry, Maeve,” the queen said, trying to comfort me. “It’ll only be the family you’ve already met.” The family I already met. I couldn’t help but wonder if that really meant everyone. “Will… Eric be there?” I asked. The queen seemed s
Maeve POV “I’m so relieved to have you here, Maggie,” I exclaimed once we were finally in the car. “The car rides home have been so lonely the last few days.” To be precise, it had been three days since my first almost disastrous meeting with Alpha King Arlan and the rest of the royal family. Th
The moment the spaghetti hit my tongue, I could taste all those amazing flavors… all of the sauce, cheese, and herbs. A small moan slipped past my lips. He grinned at me. “Delicious, isn’t it?” Indeed, it was. But then I detected that ingredient that I couldn’t quite place earlier. And it was—um