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He blinks. “What?”
I sit up straighter. “Fae can’t tell lies. It’s physically impossible. If I even tried, I wouldn’t be able to get the words out of my mouth.”
“I didn’t know that.”
“Oh. Well, we can’t lie.” I tuck a piece of hair behind my ear. “When we make a vow, we can’t break it. It’s physically impossible.”
Stellan stares at me with wide eyes. “I’m beginning to realize I don’t know a lot about fae.”
“It’s okay.” I put a hand on his arm, trying to reassure him. “I don’t know a lot about dragon shifters, so we will just have to teach one another about our cultures.”
He tenses, his gaze moving from my eyes to the hand on his arm. I quickly pull my hand back, wondering if I’ve offended him by touching him. But that would be silly. We were touching earlier and he didn’t seem to mind. Though maybe it’s because we’re alone in his—our—sitting room.
No big deal. I’m married now.
This is going to take a long time to get used to.
I fold my hands together, like I’m trying to force myself not to touch him. “Sorry. I’m, uh, not usually the touching type. I don’t know why I touched you.”
“You’re allowed to touch me.” His voice sounds thick and I’d give anything to know what he’s thinking. “I’m sure you’ve gathered by now that dragons like touch.”
I nod. “I was wondering. Everybody seemed to be very open with their significant others. A fae wouldneverkiss in public, or even hold hands. That hug you saw between me and my brother is even taboo, but I didn’t care in that moment.”
“It’s because of the mate bond.” Stellan looks away, but it’s impossible to see the way his entire body stiffens.
I don’t know a lot about soulmates, as fae don’t have them, but it’s clear that this isn’t something Stellan wants to discuss. I’ll just have to do my own research later on the matter and see if I can figure out exactly what has made him so upset.
Stellan clears his throat. “I think I’ll go to bed now—it’s been a long day.”
“Sure.” My stomach muscles tighten at his obvious dismissal, but I know better than to let Stellan see my reaction, not that I needed to. He doesn’t even glance at me as he jumps up from the couch and basically runs away from me.
What a stellar first day of marriage. I’ve already frightened my husband into running away.
6
The in-laws
Wisteria
When I wake up the day after my wedding, I have to blink a few times to clear my head as I look around the room. Light spills through the large windows and the day is bright. I must’ve been more tired than I thought if the light didn’t wake me. I stretch and then force myself to get out of bed. I can’t just hide in here all day, I should just face whatever is waiting for me.
I get ready quickly before stopping by my door. I try to listen for any movement on the other side, but there is nothing. Maybe Stellan is still sleeping? But a glance at the clock reveals it’s already after eight in the morning. He doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who sleeps in.
I square my shoulders, pushing the door open. When I walk out, I find… nothing. Stellan is nowhere to be seen.
Huh, maybe he really is still asleep.
But as I edge into the room, I find a piece of folded paper on the coffee table. Upon closer inspection, I see my name written on the outside.
Wisteria,
I will be gone for a few days. My father and I have some business to attend to. If you need anything, you can ask one of the servants for assistance. The keys to my car are on the hook by the door, you can take it anywhere. When I get back, I will buy you a car.
Stellan
That’s it?Just a goodbye note?
I spot the keys by the door, just like he said. But what am I going to do with those? I don’t know how to drive.
