Amelia
Lily helped me adjust my collar to better hide the bruises. "It will be impossible for you to manage everything, being Alpha's personal maid, fighting training, and on top of that being Violet's maid too. You know how she dislikes you."
"I'll manage," I said, squaring my shoulders despite the pain.
"So you're still planning to challenge for recognition," she said, not a question but a statement.
"I have to." I turned to face her directly. "I'm his true mate, Lily. The Moon Goddess chose me for him, even if neither of us understands why.” I swallowed hard, fighting the lump in my throat. “If I don't prove myself worthy, perhaps he will reject our bond and marry Violet."
Her expression darkened. "And what about.. what Alpha Xavier wants?”
I laughed, the sound hollow even to my
