Mate 20 - Suspicion

SageWhen I woke, he was gone.No lingering warmth beside me, no trace of him in the dim morning light filtering through the curtains. Only the scent of liquor clung faintly to the sheets, and the dull ache in my body served as the only evidence of what had transpired.I lay still, staring at the canopy overhead, my mind blank yet heavy, as though I were caught in some inescapable fog.It was done.I had done what was expected of me. Given what was required.My father’s words echoed in my mind."You must secure the alliance.""Do not fail.""Ensure an heir. Then he can’t reject you anymore."I had obeyed. I had done everything right. And yet… why did it feel like something inside me had been hollowed out?I turned onto my side, fingers brushing against the sheets where Damien had once lain. The space was cold.How long had he been gone? Had he even glanced back at me before leaving?A soft knock at the door startled me.I closed my eyes briefly before forcing myself upright, pulling t

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Mate 21 - Unexpected Ally

SageThe grand staircase stretched endlessly before me as I walked down beside Damien, the weight of the night pressing on my shoulders. My gown, elegant yet suffocating, clung to my skin as if it knew the discomfort I felt. Tonight’s dinner at the Duke’s estate wasn’t something I looked forward to, especially because I knew why I was the one being summoned.Beside me, Damien walked with his usual detached elegance. He didn’t speak, didn’t spare me a glance, as if we weren’t bound by fate itself. The cold truth was something I had long since accepted—we were destined mates, but love had never been part of that fate.At the bottom of the stairs, Rosana stood waiting.The golden glow of the chandelier illuminated her sharp features, her dress shimmering under the light. Her expression, however, held something far less dazzling. Curiosity. Expectation."Where are you two going?" she asked, her tone deceptively casual, but I caught the underlying edge.Damien didn’t hesitate. "The Duke’s

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