“If I’d wanted you dead, my love, you would be.” A sickening shiver fell down my spine as he raised a hand into my hair and gripped it in his fist. “I’ve loved you for so long. Did you know? Long before I begged the king for your hand. Long before I touched you.” He shook his head. “You gave me a shock, yes, but in her own strange way, Eusia has answered my prayer by giving me you. Your blood in my veins will make me untouchable. No Siren lure will be a threat. My men will look at me like I’m a god.” He pressed his lips to my temple, spoke against my skin. “I could never resent you for that,
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