I stayed on my hands and knees, staring at the polished floor. I could hear the heavy, steady thud of Xavier’s boots as he finished walking down the grand staircase. He did not look at the crowd. He did not look at me. He moved with a calm, terrifying authority that made everyone back away. He walked straight to the bottom step and stopped right in front of Raine. I expected him to claim the space, but he did not. Instead, Xavier lowered his head in a deep bow. He extended his right hand to her. It was a gesture of absolute, total submission."Everything is ready, My Queen," Xavier said. His voice was smooth, deep, and perfectly steady.Raine looked at his open palm for a split second. Then, she placed her hand in his. The exact moment their skin touched, a loud pop rang through the air. A visible arc of bright blue energy shot out from their hands. It tore across the ballroom like lightning, hitting my chest and knocking the breath right out of my lungs. Suddenly, the scent of her po
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