Seraphine’s POV “Do not let him leave his rooms today,” I told the maid firmly as she finished tying the ribbon at my sleeve. “Not for lessons, not for play, not for anything. And especially not anywhere near the guests.” The maid bowed deeply. “Yes, my Luna.” “And if the Alpha Fael or his beta even dares to ask about Aurelian.. ” “I will say he is out or resting,” she said quickly. “And I will alert the guards as soon as possible.” “Good.” I calmly exhaled. “Be gentle with him.. He had a little headache last night.” “I will, my Luna.” The door closed behind her, leaving me alone in the quiet of my chambers but deep down my heart was not quiet. It was still full of last night.. of Darius, of the warmth of his arms, of the way his eyes had looked at me when I had teased him in the steam-filled bath. I touched my lips without thinking. Ahhh.. Stop it, Seraphine. I quickly straightened my dress, lifted my chin, and stepped into the corridor. The moment I did, the a
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