“Do you know why I keep him as far away from you as possible?” “Jealousy.” “No, Tarrick. Other lovers have never bothered me. I keep you away because everything I do is to exalt him and everything you do is to exalt yourself.” “That’s not true. I do all this to protect my people.” “I was Malarath’s mate and I serve Ilertha, do you think I can’t tell when an incubus is lying? Your actions are motivated purely by self-interest, and you won’t stop until everyone is calling you ‘Your Majesty’. Matthew’s love is a gift, and you are unworthy of it. I hope one day he sees that. But…” Devak paused,
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