NATASHA.
It took a moment for my breathing to return back to normal. And all that time, Aiden didn't say anything. He simply wrapped his arms securely around me, and let me take all the time I need to process all I've learnt.
I mean... why go to this extent for my sake? How desperate must Matteo be to include his uncle and goblins in this? He never wanted me, that much was obvious. So why go through this extreme end of endangering the whole kingdom to have me back?
"You have nothing to do with this, Nala," Aiden murmured, his hand running up and down my back. "Elder Manze has always disagreed with everything I do. And everyone knows how greedy he has always been. Whether Matteo joins him in this or not, he'd still have pushed through with his plans."
"It's just... " I sighed, tucking m
