Aria
I tore my eyes away from Serene's intense gaze as my heart rate sped up. She couldn't know that Lyall and I were mates. No one could.
“There's nothing serious going on between us. I am just his mistress. Everything will be over when I give him a child.” I answered bitterly. She laid a comforting hand on my shoulder and I leaned into her touch.
“It will be okay, Aria. I promise.”
I sighed. “I hope so,” A bit of silence ensued between us and I basked in her company. Serene's presence was so warm and comforting and I instantly felt better. “Have you seen, Lyall?”
“No, actually. He left the palace a while ago and he hasn't been seen since,” She replied and I stilled. She must have noticed my unease because she quickly added. “It's nothing to worry about. You know Lyall. He's probabl
