"I actually thought you were going to be with Prince Arthur, but I am happy for you nonetheless." Mother said, looking at me in awe, and I actually felt guilty and for the first time that night. Guilty because it felt like I was doing something wrong by going out with Hector even though I didn't know where I stood with Prince Arthur and sad, thinking he could probably be doing the same thing. Arthur and I did not promise each other anything and I was probably feeling that way because of the mate bond. This was the first time I put on make-up and dressed up to go out with a guy, and deep inside me I wished it was Arthur. I wondered what he would do if he were to see me like this. Would he look at me with so much adoration in his eyes and tell me I was the most beautiful woman ever and

