18. Camilla

18. CAMILLA

The moment he left the room, I fell back against the headboard, releasing a sigh I have been holding back for far too long.

“Just as I would never hurt you…” he’d said.

Those words still rang in my ears. It wasn’t just his words. It was the way he said it. He was breathing mere two inches from me, his scent invading me in every way possible. He didn’t even touch me, yet his melting gaze somehow managed to make my body tingle all over. My pelvis ached with a strong, tingling sensation I couldn’t get rid of. He had let his gaze stray to my lips, my face, then back to my lips parting a little under his hot gaze.

When I was sure he was going to touch me, he turned away, and left for the door without saying a word.

Three weeks passed.

Each passing day, I am feeling a lot better. This morning, I got up and took a shower, preparing for the big day. I still could not believe this was happening. Today is the scheduled mating ceremony between me and Alaric. I was up all night overt