Ren's throat was too dry to make any sound, and her tongue was too heavy to move. Her heart was pounding so fast and loud that it didn't allow her to hear her thoughts.
Logic wins, or her heart?
She had always lived like a selfless runt. Never asked to be loved, never wanted to hurt others. But for the first time in her entire life, she wanted something. His love. His attention, his soul, and his body.
But if this treaty was going to be breached and he touched her, her uncle would undoubtedly raid this land to take her back. And with her powers, enabling her to heal others, and tame griffins, dragons, and wild animals, he would never back down.
But what if she refused to go?
"Siamon once said, Shadow has no fear of revealing His Highness's deepest desires. I know you want me quiet, but don't let them shove you out of their way."
