ALARA’S POV
Darius had been quiet all through the night. He only said the words he thought were necessary, and by the time I was done taking my bath alone for the first time since we were married, he was already asleep.
It was a good sight watching him sleep peacefully after that horrible encounter, but I also knew the reason why he was mute that night.
I saw his uncle and the Beta leave the chambers while I was on my way toward the door. He must have been offended by what they told him, especially his uncle.
Eventually, I managed to get some sleep myself, and I woke up the next day, realizing that the King was still sleeping.
It was the first time I had woken up before him, but I decided to let him get enough rest. I knew that the fall after Sierra threw him off from high up must
