My heart pounded as I rushed through the castle corridors, the stone walls a blur of gray in my peripheral vision. Darren's scent lingered in the air where he had passed through earlier, teasing me, drawing me forward like an invisible thread connecting us. I needed to see him, to feel his strong arms around me, to lose myself in those piercing green eyes. To make sure everything was okay between us. The ache in my chest grew deeper with each step, a physical manifestation of my longing. The only thing helping was knowing I would see him in just a few moments. I rounded a corner, my pace quickening, when a large hand clamped down on my shoulder. I gasped as I was spun around, coming face to face with Ivan's imposing figure. His golden eyes bore into mine, his expression stern. "Slow down there, little queen," he rumbled, his deep voice echoing off the stone walls. "Darren's occupied with urgent matters and can’t be disturbed right now." I opened my mouth to protest, but the words
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