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I lay in my bed, quiet, jealousy pricking through my veins. She had said what I hated most, and no matter how I tried, I couldn’t get my mind off it. She didn’t want me with Lycannar but why? And why, of all people, would she fix Railan. Lord Osmir’s son, as my suitor?

I shifted on the bed, leaning against the headboard with a sigh. Lycannar had bedded women before me. I knew that. It was obvious. I knew it was in the past, but… but why did it hurt? Why did it make me feel so insecure?

Lost in thought, I heard footsteps approaching in the hallway. My gaze lifted as the door opened and Lycannar stepped inside, closing it behind him.

He came toward me, and I turned away, giving him my back. His steps paused in confusion before he sat down at the edge of the bed.

“You okay?” he asked.

I ignored him, and when his hand reached for me, I pulled away.

“Zephyrine?”