Chapter 129

Artemisia POV

Even if I would like nothing more than to go to bed, I force down my dinner and act as if nothing is bugging me as I stroll through the garden of the palace with Cayden. 

They need to see us together as much as possible, so I let the stress scroll off my stiff shoulders, and try to enjoy the time with my mate. 

Although I don’t know how long I'll be able to do that. 

Taking a deep breath, I get Cayden’s worried expression back on me. 

“Are you feeling alright?” 

“Oh, yes,” I say with a smile. “The dinner was delicious, wasn’t it?” 

He chuckles, as he walks into me, wrapping his arm around my waist while he lets his other hand glide onto my arm to link his fingers with mine