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
Violet’s POVIt was a little petty of me, but if I was going to my ex’s wedding while my current mate attended with his fake mate who we had to pretend was real all while I couldn’t drink, then by the Goddess was I going to look drop-dead gorgeous.My bright red toes matched my nails and the skin-ti
As if my little diatribe sprang them into action, they quickly encircled me, rubbing my back, petting my hair, wrapping their hands and arms around whatever part of me wasn’t already being soothed by someone else. I’d always been good at political relations, but I hadn’t had many close friends. Not
Violet’s POVI felt silly.This whole set up felt silly. And indulgent and sophomoric.I was the Alpha of an entire territory, trying to take down a kingdom without starting a civil war, about to become a mom, separated from my mate with only theories as to how to get us back together, and yet here
Theodore’s POVI invited the High Priestess in when she arrived.“It’s a lovely day,” she observed, palms up as if receiving the sun shining down on them. “I’m sure I can examine you while enjoying your gardens.”“Of course.” I didn’t know why she wanted to do this outside instead of in the privacy







