Her eyes flashed instantly toward me once those words left Doctor Russell’s mouth, and I could not help but stiffen and avert my eyes. “… I-It’s a possibility,” she slowly admitted, “but the baby hasn’t reacted to it,” she was quick to add once she saw the doctor’s eyebrows raise in concern. “That

The following silence was heavy with guilt. “If an appointment will take too long…” he murmured, “let’s try to meet her in person. Today.” My eyes widened in surprise. “Really?” He nodded. “These sorts of businesses sometimes are easier to visit through same-day visits. Who knows?” he said wit

I bit my lip. “You don’t?” “No,” he said, simple and straightforward, and it was times like this when I wished I had even a sliver of his confidence. “I know what I feel when I’m with you. Fated mates or not, what we share is not just a figment of our imaginations.” A bitter thought forced its w

I opened my mouth to speak but was interrupted by Henry. “My sources say he has been spotted in different parts of the capital with a mystery girl,” he revealed, as casual as can be, though I could see the mirth hidden in his eyes. “No one knows who she is or where she came from. Of course, I only

She held her hands over her heart. “Good luck, Miss Maeve.” Another guard led me through the main hall of the Royal Palace, and as we walked, I was awestruck by how grand everything was. It was something out of a dream… or maybe a glimpse of what lay beyond the gates of heaven. Everything was gold