The Thren’s Fated

Interlude

Oh, my beautiful mate. Though my body aches from Father’s attack, my heart aches more, knowing that this lovely creature is willing to do anything for me, and I cannot even do her the honor of protecting her properly.

I don’t deserve her, but I will earn her respect.

I will stand up to my father. She’s worth more to me than my job, than my throne, than my own safety. My father will not win…