That night, in the room I share with Caleb, he holds me with incredibly tenderness. We’ve not made love yet, though there is a hint of promise lingering in the air. There’s something else too, though. Under the passion and the desire, a warm core of affection glistens.In the dark, it’s easier for u
As Caleb sits on his throne, he only vaguely listens to the discussions his advisors are holding before him. No one seems entirely sure what to do with Kira’s remains.As a former Luna, by right, she should be interred in the royal crypt within the capital. But, because of the situation of her attem
“I imagine the request will come sooner rather than later,” the third advisor said. “Gladys has been outspoken against you, my King. There’s even some talk that she wishes to publically face you, to confront you over your treatment of Hector and Kira.”Caleb laughs, thinking it a joke. When he sees
Knowing this conversation should happen in private, I lead Jason toward one of the sitting rooms attached to the Hall. We leave the door open, so others could peak in if necessary to ensure nothing untoward is happening.“If we keep our voices low, the others will not hear us,” I assure him.Jason n
Seeing the kiss, my stomach drops and the blood drains from my face. I didn’t see the lead up, nor did I hear the things that were said. But I can see it now, and the shock of it ripples down to my bones.After Caleb left Annabelle at their wedding, I thought things would be different. Caleb didn’t
The next morning, as I awoke alone in the bed, I immediately cursed myself for being so easily distractible. It never failed, the minute Caleb put his hands on me, I was lost to lust and pleasure. It was as if my brain clicked off and my body took over, with my heart caught in between.In the end, n
Later in the day, as the Council finally convenes, Caleb joins me in one of the side rooms of the Hall where we can speak privately.Though I’m eager to ask him about what his plans are with Gladys, given how the pack Alphas talked about her, the most pressing matter at this moment is Tristan.“Tell
The shock fully takes over my mind, keeping me from fully understanding for several long moments.Caleb is… disbanding the harem? It’s something that I always wished would happen, but never actually thought it would. My heart starts to race as foolish hopes fill me. Did Caleb do this for me?No, no
Staying by Caleb’s side is not the only rule he has in place for me. In fact, for three hours after the messenger with Caleb’s agreement, I sat sitting in the Hall, hearing many rules now placed upon me for this trip.“You cannot let anyone get you alone,” the advisor said. “Gladys herself will try
The messenger is dressed in a simple tunic with a sash bearing the colors of Gladys’s pack lands. He waltzes confidently through the Hall, seemingly uncaring that everyone in the room is looking at him. Or perhaps he thrives on that.Regardless, he walks the walk to the base of the throne, then bows
In the logical part of my mind, I know that Caleb is fine. The sun is out, I have no idea how long I’ve been passed out. Caleb is likely in the Hall or in his office, and he’s probably fine. He hasn’t left for Gladys’s pack lands yet. I was sure. He wouldn’t do that without telling me goodbye, or th
I’m wedged between the wall and the hard line of Caleb’s well-muscled body. With his hands on my ass, he lifts me up, higher and higher. My feet dangle as he lifts me higher, until my hips are parallel to his face. He hitches my legs over his shoulders.Sensing what he wants to do, I scoop my skirts
Caleb’s face darkens, likely thinking dire thoughts. If the rebel stronghold is that close to Hector and Gladys’s estate, there is reason to suspect the two might be working in tandem. And with Hector on the loose somewhere…“Have you seen my father in any of your dealings with the rebels?” Caleb as
Bethany tries during the entirety of our shared lunch to convince me that Caleb is the one who gave the order to disband the harem.“No one else would have the right,” she says.I want to believe that, but it’s difficult to. This is such a dramatic step, and not one Caleb told me about beforehand. I
The shock fully takes over my mind, keeping me from fully understanding for several long moments.Caleb is… disbanding the harem? It’s something that I always wished would happen, but never actually thought it would. My heart starts to race as foolish hopes fill me. Did Caleb do this for me?No, no
Later in the day, as the Council finally convenes, Caleb joins me in one of the side rooms of the Hall where we can speak privately.Though I’m eager to ask him about what his plans are with Gladys, given how the pack Alphas talked about her, the most pressing matter at this moment is Tristan.“Tell
The next morning, as I awoke alone in the bed, I immediately cursed myself for being so easily distractible. It never failed, the minute Caleb put his hands on me, I was lost to lust and pleasure. It was as if my brain clicked off and my body took over, with my heart caught in between.In the end, n