Se connecterTheodore’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 clenched my fists, but before I could speak, his gaze flicked to Violet.“And you.” His grin widened, falsely sweet. “Do you really think you’re better off with a man who sleeps with children than the man who simply had a lapse in judgement in the throes of passion?"A growl rippled through my che
TheodoreThe alpha’s throat bobbed. His eyes watching me warily. It would be no contest. His daughter was barely breathing.I looked at the girl, softening my tone.“Regardless of what happens to your father,” I said evenly, “you’ll be given a chance to finish your education and build a future for y
“I’ve got this,” I murmured.She hesitated, then inclined her head slightly, stepping back.I turned back to the Alpha. “I want to be clear, having everyone here as witness,” I said. “You came all this way to demand that I take responsibility for your daughter and her unborn child, and if I don’t, y
Violet“Alpha Nightshade,” the alpha hissed, voice dripping with contempt. “I believe we have unfinished business.”The crowd parted slightly, all eyes turning toward the confrontation. I reached Theodore just as Olivia stepped aside. The two noble sons didn't move. This close I got a better look a







