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I was certain I could walk, but it felt wonderful to be held by my mate. I wasn’t going to protest. Besides, my feet were bare. I couldn’t walk through town like that.
Madr concerned gaze fell on me. “Sister, I only want you safe.”
“I appreciate your kindness, Madr, and in return for your favor, you should come to dinner one night at Jaus’s home. I’ll prepare you a nice meal.”
Madr’s lips twisted, but he relented, shooting me a grin that would make every woman on the planet swoon if they saw it. “I’d like that.”
He was the opposite of their father, sweet and generous. One day, he’d make a fine king.
“Thank you for letting us come here.” Jaus strode across the room with me in his arms. I clung to his shoulders and pressed my ear against his broad chest to listen to his heartbeat.
It raced, and I hoped it did so because he was near to me.
Chapter28
Jaus
Madr followed us down three flights of stairs to the enormous front foyer.
“Don’t you want to eat something before you go?” he asked when I paused.
“Thank you, but we have food at my home.” Despite my urge to snap and snarl after my encounter with my supposed father, I held in my irritation. I loved my brother, and I didn’t want to take my anger out on him. “My mate will recover best in her own bed.”Mybed. I’d pamper her and indulge her every whim.
I’d nearly lost her, and I refused to hold myself back from her any longer.
“You’re sure?”
My brother loved me; he had from the day we met when I was three and him a toddling orcling of one year old. His mother named me as his older brother. My father’s mate had been his polar opposite: sweet, kind, and welcoming even to her husband’s bastard orcling.
If only she wasn’t murdered during the big shayde attack along with my mother and childhood friend. Madr and I had mourned together, growing even closer.
“Come share a meal with us in a few days,” I said, striding toward the front door. “I should’ve invited you sooner.”
“I will.” Madr scrunched his lips. “Let me at least call a coach for you.”
“I can carry my tiny mate.”
“Very well.” He gestured for two of the six guards flanking the enormous front doors to open them, and they did so immediately. “Two, follow.”
When I met his steely gaze, I knew better than to argue. He’d send protection with us, and nothing I said would dissuade him.
I nodded my thanks. I couldn’t hold Rhoslyn and properly defend her.
I stepped outside onto the broad stone platform. More guards looked our way, though they remained at their stations.
Madr joined us outside. His gaze fell on Rhoslyn. “I envy you, brother.”
His pendant should’ve brightened during the Hunt, not mine. Not that I would want anyone but me to claim Rhoslyn, but he was a decent person and so worthy of love.
“Thank you for everything.” With a nod, I carried my tiny mate down the stairs, across the large courtyard, and out through the gate.
Chapter29
Rhoslyn
“Ican walk,” I said as he strode through the streets, his long stride eating up the distance. Whenever anyone came near us, he released a low growl, and they backed away, their hands lifting.
Two guards remained well behind us, their weapons pulled and their sharp gazes scanning the area.
