Mortals have perfected the art of not seeing what they don't expect to be there.

“Ouch. You really know how to tear a guy's heart out, don't you, princess?”

“If I'd thought I would regret it," he said calmly, "I never would have made tha…”

“That's it," I whispered, feeling Zeke gently take my hand. "That's all we can d…”

“I am yours to command, my queen,” he whispered, making my heart clench in compl…”