The Missing Mate

Petra rose to her feet as well. She slowly walked around the marble island and approached Lorcan with a barely visible smile. Her hands rested naturally on the prince's strong arms, just as they had so many times over the years, convinced that the gesture still belonged to an old habit between them.

"A house? I left days ago after arguing with my father, Lorc. I don't want to go back."

Lorcan held