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I almost sighed with relief, glad to be away from the ruined castle and the people and able to download from what had happened. I might have decided that I wanted to be queen, but that didn't mean I was ready to be surrounded every day.
"Thank you, for what you did there," I said to Jonathan.
"I meant every word. I didn't swear my fealty to you for show. I intend to stand by your side for as long as you'll have me there."
I swung around to face him, stopping him in his tracks. Sapphire took advantage of the moment and swooped down to sit on my shoulder.
"We're in the middle of the path," he pointed out, a smile on his face.
"Only to the well, no one else will be here," I shot down his fake protest and stepped towards him.
His arms snaked out, wrapping around my waist and pulling
