Chapter 62

Tiana’s POV

I definitely felt better after that run, but my mind was still clogged with so many questions about how Adeline died, thus making it difficult for me to fall asleep. I don’t feel that fear of my mate being in danger any more like I had felt earlier in the day, and I was relieved mostly.

It was still quite early in the evening, and even though the king said I should make a habit of having my meals at the royal table, I don’t think I would be doing that again. I walked out on him, and that was disrespect on my path, but certainly he didn’t think I would sit back and take all of that, did he?

I never thought of the possibility of Ryder hurting me, but after my recent findings, I find myself doubting if he would put an end to my life if he had to. I tried to force myself to sleep, especially because I didn’t get much sleep the night before, but it wouldn’t come, and I wouldn’t even admit it was because I missed him. My treacherous mind kept wandering