Her I wake the following morning to a rustling sound. When I peak my eyes open I see the opposite side of the bed empty. I sit up slowly still feeling the dull ache and lock eyes with Ark. My heart flutters momentarily before it is stomped on. He is finishing up with his tie which means he has a meeting of sorts to get to. I’m fine when I’m with him but it’s when we’re apart that I doubt my decision of us mating. His kingdom hates me and that will never change. I climb out of bed and head into the closet putting on a pair of jeans and nice button up blouse for the day. I match it with some flats to keep it easy to walk in for the day. I quickly duck into our bathroom and throw my hair into a high ponytail exposing my neck his golden mark shining. His hand brushes over it gently as he ap

