I go to my apartment on Friday. I have to get ready for the date. It's lonely being here. I've been sleeping in my office all week. I hate being here without him. I don't know how to sleep alone in a bed.
I push the thoughts out of my head and pick out a dress. The servants make me look nice and Dravon shows up a few minutes early.
"You are beautiful."
"Thank you, sir. You look amazing with a tie on."
He smiles and bounces one of my curls. "What's wrong?"
"Boys. This game. Life. I'm not sure how much more I can take." I blink a couple of times, so I don't cry.
He puts his arm around me. "Let's eat dinner and watch a play. No stress for a few hours."
I lay my head on his shoulder and nod.
He walks me down the hallway. "Soon this will be all over. You'll have your mate. This will be
