Thirty-four:
Imperator Zale
“What does that fool girl think she’s doing?” Sirena had disappeared, and worse, she had disappeared with Daxon. Charlotte placed a hand on my shoulder as we watched the two of them slipping out the front palace doors. “How did she even manage to leave? I swear, I’m going to---
“Zale, she’s your future wife. The future of Aurum depends on your relationship with her. You can’t do anything,” Charlotte warned.
I sighed. “I know that! I’ve been trying to convince her of that too. And I would have if you hadn’t insisted on dancing with me. The dancing was supposed to let us have a moment and be closer together.”
Charlotte glared. “Are you blaming me?”
“Yes,” I said.
“You’re an asshole,” Charlotte said, “is it any wonder that she d
