Before I can ask her what she means, Drake squeezes my hand, bringing me out of my thoughts. "Are you alright, my love?" "I'm perfect. I was just thinking about my family." "You miss them" he says with no anger or sadness in his voice. "I do, but once everything is settled here we will make the trip to the pack so you can meet my family."
"I can't wait, my queen. I've never left the Elven realm. I can't wait to meet the amazing wolves that have raised such strong, beautiful woman," he says. He must see my look of concern. Is he able to leave the realm? Surely there are other enemies to the throne. I can't put our people at risk for my own selfish desires.
A smile spreads across his face. "Worries of a true queen. I promise you that the kingdom will be completely safe if we leave for a
