King Gerald's Pov

My mate is standing there when I turn around. She still has that breathtaking beauty, with her blonde hair framing her exquisite face like a wreath, but something has changed about her. She has a more radiant complexion than before, and the bags under her eyes give her face a swollen appearance.

Even with the anguish in her eyes, though, she maintains her grace. She is very adamant, even though I know I am the reason behind her pain. Had she chosen to accept my ...