Alpha King's Unfavored Mate
"Or was I in love with a mirage, a figment spun from my own desires?"
My hands clenched into fists, nails digging into my palms. The pain was grounding, a stark reminder that while hearts might break, flesh and bone remained resilient.
"Your Highness," I whispered to myself, testing the words, "Queen Fiona."
The idea was audacious, almost blasphemous in its boldness, yet it felt right. A sense of purpose began to swell within my, filling the hollow spaces left by heartache. It was not just about escaping the scorn of a lover's deceit; it was about seizing control of my destiny.