Returning to the rowdy banquet hall, Daniel held my hand as we socialized with the guests.His palm was warm, my smile was tactful, but I was distracted.Noticing that, he asked under his breath, "Are you tired?"Taking me to a quiet balcony, he fetched me water while he nursed a glass of wine. "What's on your mind, my moon?" he asked, wrapping his arm around my waist.I turned, watching his impeccably handsome face under the moon's glow and the candle's flame.I hung my head, my voice soft as I murmured, "A distant cousin… Her mate was cheating on her, so she was ranting."He pulled me further into his arms right then. "Don't bother yourself over the troubles of others—I'd never do that to you. You're my one and only, a gift to me from the Moon Goddess. I will protect you with my life, I promise you that."I leaned on him, listening to that familiar heartbeat of his and suddenly asked, "What if?""What if what?""What if you betray me?"I clearly sense him stiffening, and
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