Seraphina stepped into the chamber, expecting to find only the royal beta Roderick waiting for her. Instead, three Arkonis warriors lounged around the room alongside two women.
"Seraphina..." Roderick's voice dripped like honey as he spread his arms wide in greeting. "How wonderful to have you here."
His lips lingered against her cheek far longer than appropriate before he ushered her deeper into the space.
Disgust churned in Seraphina's stomach the moment his mouth made contact. She should have kissed him properly, let him taste Mordred on her lips, but the thought made her sick.
Whatever fleeting satisfaction she'd felt from Mordred's suggestion died as Roderick's hand guided her forward.
