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Finally, I look into his eyes—they look green today.
“Would you even tell me the truth if you weren’t okay?” he asks.
“Fae can’t lie,” I remind him.
He raises one eyebrow. “But you already admitted you can manipulate your words. It didn’t escape my notice that you haven’t told me if you’re okay or not.”
I shouldn’t have explained all of that to him.
He looks at me, waiting for me to say something.
“I don’t know what you want me to say,” I admit. “Truthfully, I don’t know you very well. You and I have barely spent time together and when we do, I feel like you keep walls between us, like you’re scared to get to know me. Maybe when you get back, we can make the most of our time together, even if it is short. But it will only work if you decide you want it.”
This time, Stellan is the one to look away. He picks up his duffle bag from the floor, slinging it over his shoulder. He finally looks into my eyes.
“You’re right, and I’m sorry.” With that, he turns and walks out of our sitting room without even saying goodbye.
Well… he was the one who asked for honesty. I guess he just didn’t like what I had to say.
8
My life before
Wisteria
Istand in a dressing room, waiting as Natalia throws clothes over the door for me to try on.
I try not to be disappointed about Stellan leaving yesterday, and I still have no idea when he’ll be back. But true to his word, he asked his mom and sister to take me out for a day. I have a feeling he told them that life before living with the dragons wasn’t great because Natalia has taken the task to heart. It’s only noon and my feet are already hurting from all the shopping we’ve been doing. She’s made it her mission in life to get me out of—her words, not mine—stuffy fae clothes. She says I’m a dragon princess now, and dragon princesses apparently dress like they’re on vacation all the time. She throws yet another flower print sundress over the door. As much as I hate to admit it, it’s kind of cute, even if Natalia goes way overboard on the flower print thing.
I put on the dress, careful not to mess up my hair or flower crown. The only reason my hair isn’t a frizzing messis because I’ve been using fae magic to keep it neat, but magic can only do so much.
“Step out,” she demands.
I can’t help but grin at her bossy attitude. I had her pegged as bossy from the beginning and I was right. Somehow, it works for Natalia. I imagine she was worse with her brothers growing up.
When I walk out of the dressing room, Natalia has me do a spin.
“Perfect. Keep that one on.” She rips the tag off. “I’ll go pay.”
I sigh, not bothering to stop her. The saleswoman already has about ten bags stuffed full of clothes. I grab my phone from the dressing room and meet Natalia at the counter. She swipes her card before I can even attempt to offer to pay.
“That’s too much,” I tell her. “And Idohave my own money.”
Her grin widens. “It’s Stellan’s card.”
Ah, that explains why she’s so smug about it. I’m sure she’s enjoying spending her brother’s money. As such as I want to protest, my anger at Stellan has me silent.
“Next, we’re going out to eat. I’m thinking something fancy—the kind of restaurant where kids aren’t allowed,” she says, then sighs. “I don’t get to go to places like that since Jason was born.”
I laugh, thinking she only wants to go there because Stellan is apparently paying for our entire outing. I’m sure he thinks it makes up for him ditching me every single day since our wedding. Maybe itshould. Neither of us wanted this marriage. I shouldn’t hold him to unfair standards. Our relationship will take time—more time than even I imagined.
Natalia left Jason with Evander. Apparently the two ofthem are spending a fun day at the pool. I can only imagine what mischief those two can get into. Evander is a troublemaker and no doubt he’s going to try and corrupt his nephew.
The door to the shop opens and Dove walks in just in time to help Natalia and me carry our bags to the car.
“It’s too much,” I say, once I see how loaded the back of the large SUV is. She won’t even be able to see out of the rearview mirror.
“I’m certain my brother would disagree.” Natalia’s voice doesn’t leave any room for argument.
