Gillian
A week has passed since Freyah and I were married. At a time when we should have been preparing for the ritual of blood union, our final rite as Alpha King and Golden Blood Queen… we were forced to postpone it. Her pregnancy matters more than anything else. Her safety, and that of our child, comes above all.
Before leaving our chamber, I made sure it was tightly sealed. Ancient protective symbols were carved into every corner of the door, and I infused them with my own power for added protection. Even if she is the most powerful being within the palace walls, I cannot afford complacency.
It is better to be overly cautious than to regret it in the end.
I rested my hand against the door for a moment before finally turning away. On the other side of it lies my world… my queen and
