King Caerbhall had been building up his patience for years. After more than eight centuries he could still not say that he loved his wife, not even because she was his mate, but he had no choice but to tolerate her, for there were too many and too dangerous secrets they shared.

However, up to this point, the queen mother had always tried to keep out of his affairs, and the king had taken good care in keeping an eye on her. But this time Erea's intrigues had exceeded his expectations.

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