~ CASIMIR ~
I stormed through the tunnels of the Palace, furious at her and furious at myself, and even more furious about that because I didn't understand it.
But one thing was becoming clear; I should never have claimed her. I should never have invoked the immutable bond. I should have known. I did know! But I'd been caught up, and the pack was descending and…
"Fucking fuck!" I muttered. One of the servants passing me squeaked and cowered.
I kept walking, muttering to myself, my mind closed like a steel trap so no one else could overhear it.
She is my mate. She is a breeder. She is Queen- but I do not need her beyond that.
So why had it been so hard to walk out of her chambers? Why had her tears cut me in a way no fang ever had?
Why, even now, did I ache to be closer to her- even though I knew the moment she was in front of me, I'd barely be able to stand the sight of her?
