Selene woke up alone in the massive royal bed. The silk sheets felt too smooth, too luxurious against her skin. Sunlight filtered through the tall windows, casting golden patterns across the room, but it brought her no warmth. Her body ached. Every muscle protested as she slowly sat up. Bruises and bite marks decorated her neck, shoulders, and thighs clear evidence of Kai’s frustration the night before.She touched one of the marks on her collarbone with trembling fingers. The skin was tender. A hollow feeling settled deep in her chest. Empty. Used. She pulled the blanket higher, covering herself, even though no one else was in the room. The grand chamber that was now supposed to be hers felt like a beautiful cage.She didn’t know how long she sat there. The door suddenly opened.Kai walked in, still dressed in his training clothes. Sweat glistened on his skin, and his expression was dark, exhausted, and angry. He had clearly been pushing himself hard in the training grounds. He glanc
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