DominicNo matter how hard I try to reassure her, my mate does not look convinced. All that tells me is I haven’t tried hard enough. "El, look at everything we've already overcome together.” I try again. “Look at how much we've grown, how much we've learned about supporting each other through impos
DominicThree weeks after our public celebration, I wake to find Elara bent over the toilet bowl, retching with the kind of violent nausea that makes my protective instincts surge into overdrive."El?" I'm beside her instantly, holding her hair back while she's sick, my hand rubbing soothing circles
Elara Our celebration is unlike any royal event I've ever attended. Instead of stilted formal interactions, the evening becomes a genuine celebration of love, unity, and hope for the future. Couples throughout the hall seem inspired by our example, showing affection more openly, dancing with obviou
Elara The great hall has been transformed into something out of a fairy tale.Golden banners hang from every pillar, interwoven with silver threads that catch the light and seem to pulse with their own magical energy. Tables groan under the weight of delicacies from across the allied kingdoms, whil
"Absolutely for the good of the kingdom," I confirm, trailing kisses down her body in ways that make her arch against me with soft sounds of pleasure.And as I proceed to demonstrate exactly how thoroughly I plan to worship the woman who saved us all, one thing becomes absolutely clear:We're going
Dominic"I want all of you," Elara whispers, her legs wrapping around my waist in an invitation that makes my control slip dangerously. "Everything you've been holding back, everything you've been saving until you were sure I was ready. I'm ready now, Dom. I'm yours."The permission she's giving me,