"Thanks," I said, trying not to let my jealousy shine through. I didn't like the thought of another man gaining the attention of my wife. But I also knew that I could trust Silver and I had to believe nothing was going on between the two of them. I pulled her along with me, keeping my arm protectively around her body as we made our way inside. I wasn't surprised that the first person to greet us was Mariah.

She rushed towards us, her eyes wide and never leaving Silver.

"Is it really you?" Mariah asked, hesitantly.

Silver grinned and held her arms open for Mariah who ran into them.

"Thank the Goddess," she breathed. "I was so worried about you."

"I'm okay now," she assured her. "I'm home."

Home.

I loved the sound of that word on her lips; I knew she wasn't just talking about the palace. She was talking about me as well. I was her home. The crown pack was her home. The friends she'd made were now her home. "She's had a long day. She needs to recover. I'm going to bring her to our room," I told Mariah, who stepped back upon hearing my words.

have a maid bring it up

Silver

soon as the door was shut, Silver rested her body against mine and I could see the

wrapped my arms around her, needing to ensure myself that she was truly okay. I hadn't meant to rush her away from everyone, but I needed to be alone with her. I needed to feel her warmth and touch. I needed to see for myself that she was truly unharmed. "Did he hurt you?" I asked, keeping my tone

trembled from my nearness, and I couldn't help but smile at the effect

angry with

last one of them," I promised. "You won't have to worry

she said softly. "They tried to break my spirit and make me not trust you. But it didn't work. I would never let them break me and

whispered as I ran my fingers up and down her spine. She relaxed into me as she gazed into

me to join him," she told me. "But I told him no. I won't do anything to hurt

lips to her cheekbone gently. "I trust you," I added in a whisper as I trailed my lips down the

hadn't I marked her

let my tongue

body. I could see goosebumps forming on her flesh and it made me grin as held her tighter. I peppered soft kisses along her collarbone and rose my lips up her chin and across her

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