MasukTheodore’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
I wrapped my arm around my wife’s waist, offering both our Betas a warm smile.Kincaid and Dahlia held our gazes as long as they could before exchanging one of their own. Then Dahlia nodded as Kincaid said, “Thank you.”I gave Violet’s waist an affectionate squeeze as both our smiles grew. “You’re w
Theodore’s POVI spread my legs, sprawling out comfortably on the couch where Kincaid and Dahlia clearly were not going to join me. I looked my wife up and down appreciatively where she stood on the platform.Master Remy was focused on taking her measurements. Kincaid and Dahlia were focused on her
Violet’s POVI turned from where I sat on the couch in the royal dressing room as the door to the hallway opened.“Queen Violet, may I present Master Remy.”The steward scooted out as my old friend entered. “You wanted to wait a week for me to come see you?” he chided playfully by way of greeting. I
Violet’s POVToday was a historic day.Never in our country’s history had there been a High Queen. We had had all sorts of regular queens: the wives of High Kings, the support for the true ruler. But never had a woman been named the primary leader of our country.It was also the first time since the







