8 MONTHS LATER…

ALDRIC

I was reading over the latest agreements for the Nocturne Realm, seated in the library.

That was the official name proclaimed for the fusion of the two former kingdoms I now ruled.

I, who had never wanted any responsibilities to begin with, ended up as King of everything.

But for my queen and my little princess, I would chain myself to whatever was necessary.

Lowering my head, I pressed a kiss to the soft black hair of my mate, who dozed against my chest, sprawled along t