The Princess's Second Life
He was everything she remembered—polished, ambitious, dangerous.
And then there was Darius.
He spoke little, only when addressed directly. His voice was low, resonant, carrying authority even in brevity. While Kieran smiled, Darius watched. Every word spoken, every shift of posture, his eyes tracked it with quiet intensity.
When his gaze brushed hers again, her wolf surged forward so violently she nearly gasped. She pressed her lips together, lowering her eyes as if studying the rim of her goblet.
“Princess Elara,” Kieran’s voice slid across the table, warm with false fondness. “I had hoped to see you today.”