Nari Kurat came to pick me up within a few minutes of the Queen mind-linking him, his mother absolutely adores him. You can see he loves his mother, but I would never say that to him. We are making our way back to our rooms when Kurat’s eyes glaze over and he mutters under his breath “s**t, I need to go see Ratnik. Will you be ok from here?” he asks, looking concerned. I just smile at him, “Of course I will.” He just leans in and kisses my cheek. “Ok, I'll come get you for dinner.” I just nod as he takes off towards the training grounds. I was so wrapped up thinking about the information the Queen had told me about her suspicion of what I actually am, I didn't notice Shiva standing at the foot of the stairs. I almost walk into her. “Oh sorry.” I say and try to walk around her. Her h

