Mated to My Intended's Enemy
"Even mates, even those bound by the strongest magic, must speak their truths to each other."
Our food arrived, and we ate in silence for several minutes. I picked at my salad, appetite diminished by the morning's events and this conversation.
"There are things happening that you don't understand," Victoria said finally, her voice lowered. "Forces at work that require delicate handling. Silvano carries burdens he cannot share, even with you."
"That's convenient," I said, unable to keep the bitterness from my tone.
Victoria's eyes flashed. "It is not 'convenient,' Freya. It is dangerous. For him, for you, for Isabella. My son is trying to protect his family the only way he knows how."