He said it. He really did.
It shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Chance is—obviously—very smart, and the two of them being mates made sense, given the obvious general standards that make them an ideal match. It’s just… Well, it’s too soon, and they barely know each other.
“...unless, of course, you already have a mate, then you must forgive my audacity and we’ll never speak of my foolish offer again.”
What? How did he find out…? Who told him!?
Wait… what does he know?
The day of the attack of the demons flashes in her mind. He must have seen Jayden kissing her…
Jayden, who is listening right now.
“Step away, please,” she mind-links him. “I require a little privacy for a few minutes.”
“Your Majesty—”
“Must I use the royal command, Jayden? I’d really rather not, so please just… tr
