chapter 54

Frost Sorrow...

Rolling over to my side, I let out a sigh of content before I opened my eyes.

I traced my eyes over the spot where Barlion was sleeping at and the ruffled sheets made my cheeks burn.

Last night had been a huge surprise, one I never expected would happen.

After Lady Fina had shown up and I had my last conversation with Barlion in his garden, I had given up hope on our marriage. I did understand that a lot of kings have more than one wife to ensure that the blood line continues well but I couldn't stand the idea of sharing Barlion with any one, especially a woman like Lady Fina.

The Lady had found three occasions to corner and question me about my health, making me feel bad for being born weak and reminding me that Barlion would only be hers even if I was married to him first.

Her words had hurt and once or twice, I was almost blinded by rage and had reached for the little weapon strapped to my left forearm.

It was a very weird feeling, being possessive about some