Scarlett's smile faltered, and she blinked in confusion. "What?"
"I said," Damien repeated, his tone firm, "I won't be having breakfast with you."
Scarlet frowned, her voice sharpening. "Why not? We shared a wonderful night, and now you're acting like it didn't happen."
Damien's jaw tightened. "Scarlet, last night was a mistake. I shouldn't have—" He stopped himself and sighed. "As King, it's only right that I have my meals with my mate. I can't continue to disregard my responsibilities."
Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Responsibilities? Damien, we've been together for years. You can't just cast me aside because of your mate! We already talked about this before now. You knew you'd have a mate one day but you promised to be by my side regardless. You can't cast me aside now that it is a
