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NINETEEN: FATAL AFFAIR

ELIZABETH MILKHART

I realized my hands were shaking when I folded them back into my lap, carefully keeping my face expressionless, the way Blackwood wolves always did.

Theresa’s cold fingers pressed the jewels into my scalp wordlessly, as I studied her small, oval face in the mirror, wondering if I dared speak of my concerns.

The quiet handmaiden had grown to become my friend but I had to be careful what I said to her from now on. It was unlikely she wouldn’t report my “fake mating” with the King to the elders.

“Was the King gentle on your first night with him, M’lady?” The maid asked suddenly and for a minute I felt my back stiffen.

Why the hell was she asking me that AGAIN?!

I was careful to keep my expression blank, aware that her small black eyes were completely focused on my face in the mirror’s reflection.

What was Blackwood turning me into?

“Oh, yes! Certainly, His Highness was very kind,” I muttered, flashing the woman a tight smile and feeling my heart sink when she didn't sm
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