Matilda POV

When those challenges come, she will face them. Matilda thought, as she encouraged herself to enjoy the moment, the new found peace in the embrace of her mate.

The palace felt different this morning, I couldn’t explain it, not in a way that made sense. Nothing was out of place. Nothing was wrong.

But yet… It wasn’t the same.

I opened my eyes slowly, adjusting to the pale light spilling through the tall windows. The heavy curtains had been drawn back, allowing the early ...