-Darius-I knew it was wrong to desire my half-brother’s wife. We had always been close and had each other’s backs, but secretly, I wanted her. I shook my head at myself as I sheathed my sword and joined the happy couple, who were embracing each other while admiring the festival.“It all looks amazing. My queen knows how to throw a proper party,” Acan joked.“Did you ever doubt me?” she teased.“Never,” he said, kissing her lips before turning to me. “Darius, when did you arrive?”“He saved me,” Katherine revealed.“Saved you? Was there a fire I didn’t know about?” Acan asked, sounding concerned.“No, a pole slipped from some workers’ hands, and he was able to pull me out of the way,” I explained.“What?”Right, “slipped”, I thought to myself.“It’s fine. I’m alright. Mistakes happen.”Mistakes… I thought again, meeting my brother’s gaze. Even he recognized the dangers lurking around his wife, and I could see genuine gratitude in his eyes when he heard that I had stepped in to save Kat
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