I've never been a nervous man. Fear is a luxury that kings can't afford. When you rule an entire realm and command the most formidable warriors in the world, doubt becomes your deadliest enemy. Yet here I stand, palms sweating like a young pup about to face his first battle.
Seraphina sleeps peacefully beside me, her chest rising and falling in a gentle rhythm. Dawn's light filters through the curtains, casting a golden glow over her features. Even with the scars that mark her face, she's breathtaking—the most beautiful creature I've ever laid eyes on.
It's been two days since we shared blood. Two days of her sleeping in my bed, bathing in my personal chambers, eating meals with me. Two days of intense mating, exploring each other's bodies and learning what brings the other pleasure. But we haven't truly spoken about what it all means. What we are to each other.
Today, that changes.
