Once more, she nodded in understanding. "Indeed, coaxing him to open up may prove challenging. But tell me, beyond the rumours, what impressions do you have of King Malik?" I was caught a bit off guard by the question, but I found myself pausing to think what I really thought about Malik. "I know

My beast yearned for her presence, and I could hardly even sleep. I would only toss and turn in bed until dawn. Our connection ran deeper than the mate bond. The beads of tattoos around her waist were the same as mine. I had grown up seeing that tattoo around my waist and had not got an explanation

“Are you asleep?” His voice broke through the silence, soft and unexpected. My heart stopped for a while, and when it picked up again, I fought to steady my frantic breath. I didn’t respond or turn to face him, because I was afraid it might all turn out to still be a dream. “I didn’t mean t

But my feet carried me all the way to my private quarters. I reminded myself that this was necessary—to provide Ezinne with a sense of belonging, as Rhea and everyone else had advised. I needed to reassure her of her safety with me. Even from the hallway, her lavender scent began to torment my libid

I picked up a crossbow, resting against the table, turning it over in my hands. "Kael, you handle these weapons as if they were delicate flowers," I remarked, admiring the meticulous care with which each piece was maintained. Kael chuckled as he took the crossbow from me, his touch gentle. "