Gabriela
I awake in Aaron's bed, alone. The feeling of elation I'd long forgotten hits me like a brick.
I still couldn't believe Aaron claimed me. It was sudden, not unlike the first time I'd been claimed...by Elijah.
But I couldn't find it in me to be angry with him when it felt so right.
I'd had every intention of talking to him after my discussion with Elijah.
I'd thought long and hard about the best way to proceed.
Raya had said Elijah was purposefully avoiding starting a war, but the truth was that he still could. He wouldn't be the first king in history to do so, especially over an heir.
Which was why I needed to see him. I needed to know if Elijah truly felt something for me beyond remorse or if his feelings were tied up in the life we'd created.
But perhaps I also needed to
