Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 I can feel the tension building inside of me as I walk into the dining room. I will meet my so-called mate. What will I do now? What will I need to do to make him dislike me and withdraw the contract? I sit in my usual place where

Chapter 4 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 How did Celiana come to realize her secret preference? There wasn’t a special trigger-it was just a natural awareness that she was different from others, but if she had to pick a moment, it was that day. Celiana went with other noble ladies her age to see a popular

Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Robert Dalton and Celiana Dalton. Their connection began about fifteen years ago. When Celiana was seven years old, she met eight-year-old Robert for the first time. That day was the first time Celiana wondered, ‘If God had a son, would he be like this?’ She met Robert in the

Chapter 2 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 “Of course, I’m actually grateful.” So Celiana couldn’t always refuse. She raised her arm and offered it to Robert.  Robert’s large, pale hand reached for Celiana’s wrist. Gulp. Celiana swallowed, her gaze following Robert’s hand. Hoping he wouldn’t accidentally roll up her sleeve and see the marks. His long