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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.
said, his tone softer now, tinged with concern.
did?" The absurdity of their situation washed over her. It felt surreal, like a scene from a story where she had no control. She had no right to demand answers,
surprise, he was suddenly much closer, the intensity in his gaze sending a shiver down her spine. The air crackled with tension, and in that moment, everything
We're just... here for a deal." She felt the weight of her words, a mix of truth and deflection. For some reason,
than to ask questions about his motives. "I shouldn't have even brought it up,"
his gray eyes piercing.
pulling her sharply against him. Their bodies collided, heat radiating
motion, he captured her lips with his, silencing
heart racing as desire surged through her
she kissed him back. The world outside faded, leaving only the two of them, suspended in a moment
gasping for breath, the reality of what had just happened hung heavily in the air. Elijah's expression was a mix
after the marriage,"
swirling in her mind. She thought their marriage would come after
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doubt nagged at her, especially after her conversation with the King. Would the marriage still happen? Did she even deserve him? She had been married
it anymore," Elijah admitted, his gaze intense as he
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