LADY CATRINA'S POV
"Did you talk to the Sherman?" I ask Freya as she sets bags with my belongings beside the grand bed in my new quarters. The chambers are a lot more opulent than the last.
“He assured me the spell will be ready before the evening of your consummation ceremony, my lady,” she informs.
"That means I’ll need to keep Gabriella here until the morning of my wedding for her blood," I complain. That is something I wasn't planning to do. I had intended to fire the human today, once the mate bond is transferred to me. She would be of no use after that.
"My lady, just sending Gabriella away is unwise." Adria cautions. "Think of what may happen if the kings realize that you don't have the portion but their mate does. They'll comp through every single kingdom searching for her. No
