Shadowed Match
"Thorne, you should know that a royal decree can never be taken back. This isn't a game."
He thought I was hesitating, and a glimmer of hope sparked in his eyes. "Princess, the Lycan King adores you. If you ask him, he's sure to let you marry me."
I shook my head softly. "It's too late."
His smile stiffened, and he asked quickly, "Princess, what do you mean?"
I laughed without warmth. "Why would you think I'd still like you after you've hurt me so much?"
Thorne turned very pale. "I know I've been terrible, but please believe me! I've learned my lesson, and I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you!"