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21.

CHASE.Zara’s hand was still clasped in mine, and even though we sat in the perfectly air-conditioned car completely silent, there was something that moment had done to us. The gentle sound of the car engine and the cool air from the air conditioner did nothing to get rid of the tension that had settled between us. It was not a tension born of discomfort, but one that had stemmed from a bond we had both shared. She’d seen me at my worst after overextending myself and my power, and she’d glazed past it like it was just a normal Tuesday in her life. It was easy being with her and talking to her. It was easy being myself around her and that was especially hard given the responsibilities I had and who I was. As a leader, I was used to wearing a mask, and always presenting strength and assurance. I never wanted to live like that even with the woman I was betrothed to. This was partly why I had not connected at all with Sabrina and didn’t think I could wed her. But with Zara, the mask s
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ZARA.After dinner, I leaned back and watched with genuine interest in my eyes as the entire family laughed and shared inside jokes, the feeling of warmth surrounding me. I’ve never experienced this kind of familial love, and it felt entirely new to me. It felt like I was watching the scene play out while I was in an entirely different room. ‘Is this what it feels like?’ Nia asked from within me and I instantly knew what she meant.‘Yeah! This was what we missed out on,’ I responded. Growing up, I’d watched other people find their way back to family no matter the storm they encountered on the way, it was always a given. Fuck up, family. Break up, family. Graduation, family. First turning, family. Mating, family. Marriage, family. Whatever happened, there was always family at the end of it, and I never had that. Not since my mother died…‘I think we’ve seen enough,’ Nia said. ‘Yup,’ I agreed and pulled myself to my feet, holding my glass of wine with me. Whatever was in it was p
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We both stood on the balcony, sipping from our glasses and looking up at the sky, not a word spoken, and yet I couldn’t be any more comfortable. It was weird how safe I felt with Chase especially after his nephew had completely shattered my heart. Maybe I deserve this mark on my wrist telling the whole world who I really was. “Does it seem eerily quiet to you?” Chase asked, breaking the silence before I could go through my usual rabbit hole of self-deprecation. I was spending more and more time in that hole and I completely hated it. I shook my head. “I’m starting to have a migraine and I need to sleep.”Chase stretched and stood upright. “Time to go then.”I placed my empty wine glass on the small table on the balcony and walked into the house and sure enough, it was pretty quiet. Suddenly, Ryan bounded down the stairs, his eyes darting around as if he’d stolen a cookie from the cookie jar that no one was supposed to touch. “We’re about to leave,” Chase started. “Where’s everyon
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Silence descended upon the room, thick and heavy. This would be our second time sharing a room, sharing a bed and somehow every other person under this roof thinks we’re going to have sex. Was that what they expected of me when I got married to Chase? ‘Of course! You guys are married. That’s literally the most basic expectation,’ Nia said, rolling her eyes. Chase and I hadn’t spoken about sexual expectations and I had no idea if that was what he expected. As the silence thickened, I couldn't help but feel like I had to talk to fill it. “It's... um... quite a room,” I finally mumbled, trying to break the tension. Chase chuckled nervously, his eyes avoiding mine. “Yeah, it's... something. They can be a lot sometimes.” His voice trailed off, but his gaze lingered on me for a moment too long, sending shivers down my spine. “Yeah,” I said dryly, tearing my gaze from him. “I can sleep in the living room if you want,” Chase said, reaching to grab a pillow. “No, please don
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CHASE.As soon as I closed the bedroom door behind me, I pressed my back to it and took in a deep breath. The cool wood did a lot to calm the heat that had been building up within me.‘What the fuck did you just do?’ Drew growled, very displeased with my decision. Both our blood had been boiling and it had taken all the self-control in me to leave the room tonight. All I wanted to do this evening was to draw Zara close and kiss her, to lose myself in the feeling of her warmth. Her scent had filled my nostrils all night and her presence had been intoxicating. It made me drunker faster than the wine we had all drank. But I couldn’t help but beat myself up about everything that had happened.When we were kissing, I forgot everything that clouded my mind for a minute. It felt right, natural, and like it was supposed to happen. But then, even in the haze of passion, I felt a nagging doubt creep in. I couldn’t help but think if I was doing this for the right reasons, or if I was just doi
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‘Zara doesn’t think you’re a freak,’ Drew said, dragging me back to the present. I sighed. ‘I know.’I heard footsteps coming down the stairs and Margaret came down. “Are you okay? I heard pacing,” she asked. “I don’t know if I can do this,” I blurted out before I could stop myself, knowing that there was nothing I could hide from Margaret. “Do what?”I sighed for the millionth time that night. “I think Zara is my real mate. No, I’m sure, but I have to wait for three months so that the bond can truly solidify.”“Oh, my Lumus. That’s great news, Chase!” Margaret said. “How did that happen?”I narrated my findings to her, starting from the first time I’d met Zara and how I always felt around her. It felt good to finally open up to someone about all this. She nodded when I was done. “You should know that the bond isn’t going to treat you nicely when you’re next to her.”I ran my hand through my hair. “That’s why I’m down here. I couldn’t bear to be next to her without holding her.”
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ZaraSunlight streamed through the windows as I sat by my vanity, preparing for the day. Pamela and Bella scurried about my room as usual, trying to ensure I was ready, but I focused more on what I was doing by the vanity. It has been a very eventful last couple of days, from the elders at the consulate to having to learn about Chase's secret to being invited back to his home. I've always wanted to know more about him and for him to be more vulnerable with me because it seemed like he knew so much about me. Knowing that we were on the same playing field and having that experience has brought us so much closer, which was a breath of fresh air. Although, I must say, I still feel a tiny ping in the chest from him abruptly leaving while we were sharing a kiss. Ugh! It wasn't like we hadn't done much more than kiss almost two weeks ago.Now, two days later, Chase is away to one of the states on royal business, and as much as I would have loved to go with him and avoid all the other busi
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With that, I got back to styling my hair. The maids were no help in that area because I have pretty kinky, curly hair, so I have resorted to doing my hair myself each morning. I worked my way through my hair, slowly detangling it section by section so I could work a brush through it. As I worked through a particularly stubborn twist, I noticed Pamela and Bella exchange glances through the mirror, their eyes falling on the mark on my wrist and remaining there.'Screwing their noses and looking at their queen in disgust? Oh, they're really bold,' Nia hissed, mirroring the same intense anger I felt. 'I'm sick and tired of people judging me on something that was just a mistake and happened on a whim,' I said to Nia, suddenly feeling heavy. Branded. Because I had dared to sleep with someone else who wasn't my mate. Branded, because I dared to get drunk and act on a whim. Branded, because I was a bond betrayer. Everyone only cared that I betrayed Asher. No one cared to ask how I got it.
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A quick knock on my bedroom door jolted me from the sugary, sweet thoughts that filled my head. I was now used to feeling that way after I'd spoken or been around Chase. "Yes, come in," I called at the door. The handle moved, and the door was pushed open as Ryan poked his head in. "Ready to go?" I took a deep breath, channeling my confidence immediately after the call. I was Chase's wife and the queen, I thought, repeating the words in my head like a mantra. 'You are much more than that. You are YOU. And that is what matters the most,' Nia said softly and I smiled at the encouragement. "As ready as I can be," I responded, quickly rushing to the mirror to fix the curly tendrils of my hair that had flown out of the ponytail I'd put it in. Ryan stood by the door, his stance very relaxed but vigilant. Ready to pounce on anything that was trying to harm me, and it made my heart melt. I loved that he was the one with me because it was very easy to be myself and let my guard
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30.

With the commotion happening and being so close to the servant's quarters, the maids were already trooping out and peeking to see what was happening. Sabrina was obviously trying to embarrass me, but I wouldn't give her that power. "Have we stooped so low as a kingdom to have a branded for a queen? Have we all gone mad?" one of the girls behind Sabrina said. Sabrina scoffed. "Apparently, we have. We don't need a branded for a queen, and I'm sure everyone can agree with this. I will do whatever it takes to break whatever witchcraft you put on Chase." Ryan closed the distance between him and Sabrina, his voice firm. "Watch your mouth now. You're speaking to the queen." Sabrina's eyes narrowed, and she leaned forward, her tone sharp. "And why should I?" Sabrina spat back. "I'm warning you, my lady. Watch your mouth!" Ryan's face darkened and his fists clenched at his sides. There were more eyewitnesses now poking around and trying to see what was going on, and I didn't want
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