Jasmine POV
Could this be real? Is this young woman really Drake's mate? "I know this is a lot and I promise to answer any questions you may have, but can I ask you a question first," Lily asks. "Of course, you can." "Is the king your fated mate" she asks. My chest aches just like it always does when I think about Michael. I look at Myra knowing this will be just as painful for her as it is for me. She takes my hand, offering it a reassuring squeeze.
I take a deep breath before looking back at Lily. "No, David is not my fated beloved. I was born in the royal kingdom as a servant. Myra was in charge of all the servants back then. Her son Michael and I grew up together. He worked maintaining the castle grounds. When I turned eighteen, we discovered that we were fated to each other. Michae
