AMARA'S POV
Tonight I had my first kiss, with my mate. There were no fireworks like I'd imagined. The tension in the air between me and Rylan was heavy like copper.
It was supposed to be so simple. Yet, it was like ripping me to shreds. I had to admit, things were strangely going to be different between us. There was no escaping it this time around.
Thankfully, by the time I got back to the servant quarters, Sabrina wasn't there. I went back to my room, and collapsed to the bed.
This was even harder than I thought. No matter how much I tried to sugarcoat it, things wouldn't be the same between me and Rylan anymore. Starting now, things are going to change.
I knew it like I knew my name.
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I jerked up to the sound of the alarm clock on the small table in my room. I quickly
