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Rephyrine

“I should go home,” I said at last, compelling Dessyn to stare at me in confusion.

“Why are you accepting this humiliation, Zephyr? Why?

Finished

I looked away toward the small window of the carriage, exhaling, Kaela had insulted me gravely, and I watched her walk away.

She’s respected in the Empire for her contributions to peace, but a woman like me. I am above her. Still, I allowed her to trample all over me.

“Is this because of the mate bond? Because of Nyroth?” Dessyn asked, and I sighed, I turned to her gently.