*Saphira* I blinked rapidly, feeling like I was waking up from a daze. Finding my fated mate should have been a pleasant experience—a wonderful one, in fact. I couldn’t help but wonder what the Moon Goddess’ plan for me was. And why it was so complicated and filled with so much pain and turmoil. My feet moved on their own, carrying me away from that awful scene. But even as I walked, the picture of Aaron and Grace together kept flashing in my mind—their bodies tangled up as they explored each other’s bodies. I knew Grace was practically irresistible, but never in my wildest dreams had I expected my fated mate to fall for her charms. My chest felt tight as I trudged back to my tiny room. Who was I kidding? Aaron would never pick me. To him, I was just the plain, clumsy maid who cleane

