Echoes of the Offering

And we were. Even if Kaelen hadn't marked her, she was my family now, and I wanted her to feel welcome and wanted here. It was something I never felt, and I resent it.

"That doesn't seem appropriate, given my position."

"You are my brother's mate, the next queen. Your position is soon to be above mine." I grabbed a roll and began to wipe around the steak with it, absorbing all the juices. "You hav