LOGINTheodore’s POVI looked around the rich wood paneling of the conference room. This was one of the rooms in the royal palace that I had thought to be superfluous at first. Why have a room specifically for business meetings when there were twenty-some other places to gather in this unnecessarily large
Theo stood, and I returned my attention to him as he offered me his hand. I took it, leaning into him more than usual as I stood.Holding me close, pressing our bodies together, Theo tilted his head up to the striking sun. “Do you feel that?” he asked. “The warmth of the sun?”I closed my eyes, a si
Violet’s POVInstead of lunch plans, Theo told Marcy and Aunt Marissa that we would back for dinner with both the families. Then my husband dragged me around the market, picking up a loaf of warm bread, some cheese, dried meats, fruit, and a hand-woven blanket that was the same red and yellows as ou
“You alright?” I asked them both.Colby blinked and gathered himself, nodding once. Sinclair’s gaze snapped to mine with something like rage in them. I wasn’t sure if it was for letting such young kids fight or from hiding this from them up until now.He seemed to remember himself though, remember h
Theodore’s POVThe next morning, everyone gathered at one of Violet’s cousin’s farms in town. It was the only place big enough to showcase what they’d been learning. Apparently, they were used to training on Uncle Caleb’s farm, but since everyone was already gathered here, we would make do.Violet a
Violet’s POVI had to be careful.I knew I had a bias toward women. Everything I’d said to Olivia Bronson at the royal palace had been true. I did relate her.Growing up as an incredibly capable woman in a world where women weren’t expected to be capable was suffocating. I was desperate to change th
Another Alpha rose, and a steward closer to this one approached her with a microphone. “If the crown is such a burden to you, shouldn’t it go to someone more willing to take on such important responsibilities?”“One can be more than willing to take on a burden, and I assure you I am,” Violet respond
Theodore’s POVWell, that had gotten out of hand quickly.Way to keep control of the debate, Violet said into my mind. I had honestly been so focused on not publicly showing affection to my wife during this tense, professional gathering that I had completely forgotten we had the option to connect pr
I didn’t have time to dwell on it though as she turned to me, waiting for me to stand so that she could take my seat. I rose as Owen’s supporters applauded her words fervently, the rest of the audience clapping politely as she took my seat.I stepped up to the microphone.“I wish,” I jumped right in
Violet’s POVI stared down at Theo from my seat in the audience. He looked so handsome in one of Master Remy’s suits, the still-shattered band glowing slightly along his forehead.Even though I was his wife, I was attending the vote for our country’s next successor as the Alpha of Darkmoon – at leas







