Madeline POV
Nina was lying on the fuzzy moss that covered the forest floor like a blanket, basking in the mild Autumn sun. We had just been for a run in the enchanting forest surrounding Cora’s house and were taking a few minutes to enjoy the beauty of nature. I wondered where Arius was and what he was doing. Once again, he had disappeared this morning and left a note saying he had some business to attend to. I hoped that business was king-related and not ‘drinking blood from Emma’-related. Nina growled at my thoughts. I knew I needed to approach the subject with him soon.
Pushing the jealous thoughts to the back of my mind, I was determined not to let it ruin my mood. Instead, I replayed images of last night in my head and Nina purred. I’d always been a little alternative when it came
