Her eyes were so clear, so honest, and so sad as he stared down at her unfeelingly. She waited for his next words, praying he would offer her some comfort or some sign that he would let her see her father again. He was her mate, after all. She'd have to be happy with him—the moon goddess always knew what she was doing. Her heart was beating quickly and she couldn't tell what he was thinking. Would he be angry with her? Punish her? Understand?
"Have dinner ready by 6," he ordered, without showing any emotion. And then he was gone.
It stormed all the while Lily was making stew and homemade bread. She tried to block out her emotions as best as she could, only letting a few tears slip. The rain fell so hard outside, the thunder was so fierce, and the lightning was so bright that some might h
