Page 58 of My Fated Alpha: The Royals

She said awkwardly, “Yes.” Turning on her side to avoid his gaze, she murmured, “Ilie...may I ask a question?”

“What is it?”

“I am your only heartkeeper, am I not? I mean, I’m the only one who could be?” She felt his hand on her head still.

After a moment, he said, “Of course.”

Chapter Ten

When Soleil woke up the next day, there was no sign of the marquis ever being in her room except for a handwritten note on her bedside table. His handwriting was bold and elegant, just like the man himself.

Always a thought away.

Yours,

Ilie Marcovici

As soon as she had read it, she heard his voice in her mind, almost like he had been there the entire time, guarding over Soleil in her sleep.Good morning, ma lisse.

She couldn’t help blushing at hearing it. The words felt forbidden and intimate, but even so, she stammered,G-good morning.

I apologize for not being there, but I had to make haste for Brimstone.

Soleil was instantly worried.Why? What for?

To recuperate. I am not at my strongest and I worry that if I stay there, it would draw even more attention to you. I do not want you to encounter trouble while I am too weak.

I see.She bit her lip.How long do you think that would take?

It is hard to tell, but I beg of you—-

What?

Do not miss me too much.

She said feelingly,Jerk.

He laughed.You are too easy to vex.

Hmph!

Now, now, ma lisse. Do not hate me too much or I will not be able to share with you my good news.

Fine, you’re forgiven,she said with ill grace. Now, tell me your good news.

It is the other reason why I am here in Brimstone. I have commissioned a ring for your finger.

Oh.

Oh!

I d-don’t know what to say.It was true. She hadn’t even allowed herself to think that otherworlders like Ilie would know, much less care, about such traditions.

It will be a ring that only you possess, for the gemstone being crafted as we speak is one that belongs only to the royal family of Lunare. It is befitting for a remarkably unique girl like my heartkeeper.

Oh.

Oh!

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