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
Violet Before I knew it, the day of the Luna ceremony had arrived, and the entire Midnight Park hotel was alive with energy. Guests from across the nation, and even a few international figures, poured into the grand venue. It was an opulent spectacle—lavish floral arrangements in deep Midnight blu
“... I hear the Uncrowned King is all kind of adventurous,” she teased. My face heated. Theodore glanced at me, he smirked. His eyes gleamed and I scowled at him. “Not funny,” I said. She laughed in my ear and I sighed. “Keep looking. And find out who facilitated the purchases. I want names. The
Violet The ride back to Midnight was uncomfortably quiet. Theodore’s presence beside me only amplified my irritation as I scrolled through the latest headlines about the court case. He was silent and oddly brooding. To be fair, I wasn’t that happy either. The images were everywhere: Lucas’ smug
“Thank you,” I said, inclining my head respectfully. Owen’s frustration was evident, though he said nothing. Lucas, on the other hand, looked furious. His eyes darted from side to side nervously. The court session ended with Owen’s decree to hold the judgement for further review. My lawyers requ







