very wrong. I pulled at the ring again. It refused to move. "Take it off

d by a vampire king who apparently married me without my permission, so yes. I'm having trouble taking any of this seriously." His expression hardened. You weren't kidnapped. "Then what do you call be

ly looked at me as though he knew exactly how wrong this was. I hated that it made me hesitate. "Then let me leave." I can

jaw tightened. Because of what they believe you are. I stepped closer. "What do the

Dorian entered. Your Majesty. Lucien's expression changed i

ked at me. I didn't like the way he

simply stared at each other. Then Dorian cleared his throat. If I may... Lucien did

life. Every corridor was enormous. Dark marble floors reflected the chandeliers overhead. Ancient paintings covered the walls, most of them depicting pale, severe-looking peo

ucien kept moving. Because you're my wife. "I'm not your wife." He glanced at me. Legally, you are. "I don't

t I remember?" His face became unreadable. No

e lowered his voice. You're asking questions whose answers could put you in more danger. "Maybe I deserve

air hit my face. We entered the council chamber. Seven vampires were s

oked we

me uncomfortable. Perfect silver hair, pale skin, damn

is is

hy? Because she's your wife? Nobody laughed, well... that wasn't funny. I looked aroun

ink. She remains. Another vampire rose. Your Majesty, you know what her pre

re. But this time, there was no fear in him. Only authority. No one touches h

looked at him. "What does that mean?" Nobody answered. I didn't except anyone to

g man with white hair and eyes so dark they were

alking about me like I'm not standing here." Eveline smiled faintly. Because you don't understand what you are. "Then explain it." She looked at Lucien, then back at me. Ask your husband. I turned toward him. He was sta

important question. He looked directly at me. How long until the King makes the mistake of lovin