Regan POV
When I woke up to Zirah gone, for a split second I thought she left me. Panic spread throughout my entire body, so the relief upon finding her was immense. However, that is short-lived after my uncle added his opinion to the mix. Yes, I wanted her to finish the marriage trials, yet I never bargained for her to come to the kingdom, why can't it be held here. This is technically her home, after all. I had no such qualms when I didn't know she was my mate about her coming to my kingdom, it would have driven her away yet now the thought of losing her has me dying inside, and she hasn't yet. How bad would it feel if I actually did lose her when I just got her. What happens when she realizes I am truly the monster they say I am.
"Who did you say your uncle was again?" she asks me. A
