I needed a distraction from my distraction. As insane as that sounded, it was the truth. My mate’s presence had been the best distraction from my sorrows and every other unwanted thought, but now I was afraid I would make a fool of myself, yet again.
Thanks to Astryn’s loud mouth, walking back out to meet him after I’d bathed and being held by him had left me too aware of his presence. It was expected, him being my mate and all, but not to the depth that had left my legs all wobbly. Not to a point where remaining upright was a miracle made possible only by his capable arm that he’d slid around my waist as he led us to dinner.
Despite being all here, my mate was awfully quiet still and it did nothing for my erratically beating heart.
“Your majesty, my lady.” Guards straightened up and g
