Alex
The Council members have been up my ass lately about going to the royal grounds and meet the Overlord. I didn’t want to when Bella was experiencing her heat but since she is alright now, there are no more excuses. I wanted to ease her into this whole new environment she is in, not dunk her right into the cold water and let her drown. She just met my mother who was hostile towards her, Hadid whom she got into a fight with, some rogue who was determined to pull her into their pile of mess.
My mate took it all in her stride like the strong woman she is but that does not mean that I am not worried for her. There is only so much one can take before breaking and I do not want to break her. Not ever. I field their concerns and stood firm that I will meet with the Overlord later. He only ne
