“I’m all done, Miss Maeve.” Maggie’s sudden interruption was the greatest blessing I could have asked for in that moment. I turned to greet her, thankful for her presence. Approaching with a basket full of produce and a few hunks of wrapped meat, she stared curiously at Sarah. “Do you know this

And here we were, with the dresses sprawled across the bed. Each one was more exquisite than anything I’d ever seen at home. A slightly sweaty Maggie stared proudly at our handy work. “Prince Xaden indeed made a wise decision to save such beautiful attire for you.” “They really are stunning,” I

He paled. “Y-Yes, sire,” he mumbled with a quick dip of his head, and departed. Maeve quickly got to searching the room and it wasn’t long before she pulled out a small pouch hidden within one of her pillowcases. “It’s still here,” she breathed a heavy sigh of relief, cradling the pouch as if it w

“LEAVE—US—ALONE!” I froze. Us…? And then it hit me. I knew what his behavior reminded me of. He was going to protect his immediate territory from anything and anyone he perceived to be a threat. And right now, Father was an intruder, a possible threat that could tear me away from Xaden. “Shit…

My skin crawled. I knew what he really wanted. Gulping, I nodded. “A-Alright…” I reluctantly agreed, though I didn’t have any choice in the matter. If he ever asked to meet me in private, I had to go—no questions asked. “I’ll be right there.” Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Xaden watch the en