It had been a few months since Lucien had discovered his mate bond with Elain, who seemed to insist on ignoring him or anything else related to the new place she had been forced to live in since her transformation. He respected her wishes, but it didn't hurt less.

And yet he didn't seem to notice how much it hurt you. You had your eyes on him since the first time you met, it was almost natural for your eyes to seek him out everywhere. And seeing him suffer for someone who didn't want him didn't seem right to you.

A few days later, the two of you were sent together on a diplomatic mission to the Day Court, to maintain contact and strengthen ties between the courts. This could be an opportunity or an awkward few days for both of you.