Melrose POV:
Why the hell was the queen here? My heart raced, pounding like a war drum in my chest, a fierce rhythm that echoed the chaotic thoughts in my mind. I hugged my knees tightly against my chest, feeling the cold, unforgiving tile beneath me. Every nerve in my body was on edge, suffocated by dread. I grumbled that this was a terrible, reckless idea... though it wasn't mine, I went along with it.
Gosh! Why did I sleep with him? I should have known with my f****d fate; this would come around to bite me in the ass.
Stupid mate, bond... Stupid Soren.
I wanted to strangle him for bringing me here, of all places; now his mom was going to sniff me out in seconds!
Queen Stefani was very diligent and had a watchful eye— not much gets past her. She made me uneasy. She had all the po
