Sebastian
Then she exhales shakily. “I’m sorry,” she whispers. “I just saw you two dancing, saw your auras blending together so perfectly, and then I heard everyone talking about how you and Tatsuya should’ve been mates. I let it get to me.”
I nod, my hands still cupping her face, my thumbs brushing away her tears. “I won’t lie to you, Celine. Tatsuya being queen would have been easier—yes, it would have been ideal for the kingdom. But it’s not what I want. I want you.”
Her eyes search mine, her pain still evident. “Then why didn’t you tell Lord Arman that when he brought it up? Why didn’t you shut him down right there?”
“Because I assumed once he knew I’d found my mate, he’d understand. I didn’t think I’d need to spell it out, but I will. I’ll make it clear to everyone that there is
