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Chapter 40
"You didn't have to do that," Fiona said as Elijah locked the door behind him, the sound echoing in the charged silence. She turned to face him, her gaze a turbulent mix of confusion and concern. "You just put yourself in huge trouble." Her mind raced back to the King's words, a warning ringing loudly in her ears. How could Elijah risk everything by publicly aligning with her when only two council members supported him? "You didn't have to defend me. I am perfectly capable of doing that."
Elijah remained silent, his expression unreadable as he poured himself a glass of wine, the rich liquid swirling in the glass. He took a long sip, his back turned to her as if trying to shield himself from the weight of her scrutiny.
"Elijah!" Fiona called out, her voice rising with urgency. Why was he ignoring her? Was he second-guessing his actions? "I know we made a deal-"
"It's too late now," Elijah replied suddenly.
"What?" Her heart skipped a beat, confusion deepening.
tinged with concern.
where she had no control. She had no right to demand answers, no claim to his thoughts. "Sorry," she added, her voice edged with frustration. "I didn't mean to sound like a nagging wife. I'll
closer, the intensity in his gaze
yourself, Elijah. "We're not really in a relationship. We're just... here for a deal." She felt the weight of her words, a mix of truth and deflection. For some reason, hearing herself say
her. She should have known better than to ask questions about his motives. "I
his gray eyes
could finish, he reached out, pulling her sharply against him. Their bodies
swift motion, he captured her
something deep within her. She felt breathless, her heart racing as desire
her fingers curling into the fabric as she kissed him back. The world outside faded, leaving only the two of them, suspended in a moment that crackled with intensity. She had never imagined this side of him-this raw, unfiltered
of what had just happened hung heavily in
wanted to wait until after the marriage," Elijah said,
'wait?" Fiona asked, confusion swirling in her mind. She thought their marriage would
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to be resolved, but doubt nagged at her, especially after her conversation with the King. Would the marriage
take it anymore," Elijah admitted, his gaze
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