Karren's POV
I woke before the sun and my eyes adjusted to the dim light.
Selena hadn't stirred during the night, but I had not slept deeply either. I had to be alert to make sure she was okay. I noticed every shift of her body and every breath she took.
I felt life with her presence in my chambers.
It had been a long time since my chambers had felt like a place to rest rather than a den of power.
I sat up slowly, careful not to wake her. My body ached from sleeping on the floor, but I didn’t care. I am a man and we sacrifice. Suddenly my bone cracked.
Seems like it's not actually easy to be a man.
She murmured something under her breath and shifted slightly under the blanket I had wrapped her in.
I stood and crossed the room quietly. I ordered breakfast through a servant and pre
