Page 46 of Their Princess

“We’re going to the demon world,” I informed them. “Go pack.”

“Trey and Mason—” Kayden began, but I cut him a glare that had him clamping his lips shut.

We packed our bags, drove to my parents’, and Mom teleported me without question, likely because my hair was still glowing and I could barely speak.

I felt Trey touch our bond and threw up the strongest walls I could, dampening the bond until it was nearly severed in my haste.

Perhaps I’d feel bad later, but not now. Not when he’d been so callous.

Talrinir spotted us first, waving from the castle entrance with a wide smile that slowly wilted when she got closer to me. “Princess,” she whispered and took one of my hands.

I hadn’t realized it, but as soon as I’d put the walls up around Trey and my bond, tears began to stream down my face.

Kayden set a hand on my shoulder, giving me his support and comfort.

“I need to recharge,” I gasped out, my chest constricting tighter and tighter. It was like a vice around my body.

She nodded and silently lead the way to the house that the demons had built for me. House was a poor description. Castle was more appropriate. It had ten rooms, a throne room, a spacious living room connected to the kitchen, and a ton of other amenities.

Once inside, I went straight to my room and locked myself inside, laying on my bed and letting the tears fully flow.

After all this time, how could he not know that I wouldn’t have touched her had she not spouted vile things? How could he not trust that although I was sorry, it was his mother at fault?

Sometime later, Kayden knocked on the door. “Lily, I put some food and water here for you. Take as much time as you need to recharge.”

“Elrith?” I asked.

“Druth came by and picked him up to take him to their city so he could learn a few things. He said to tell you to rest and he’ll learn as much as he can while we are here so he can help in the future.”

Was I wrong? Had I overreacted? Trey’s accusation hurt a lot, though. He should know me and know I wouldn’t just hit his mother for no reason.

Should I apologize to her?

The thought of apologizing to that awful woman had my lip curling. No, I wouldn’t apologize after she’d said such hurtful things.

Getting out of bed, I opened one of my windows, shifted into snake form, and climbed out. Once outside, beneath the stars, I curled up and relaxed. The energy in the demon world began to fill me, cooling my temper and easing my worry.

I felt Mason tap our bond and tapped it back to let him know I was okay. He was a worrywart after all.

Kayden peeked out the window sometime later, but left me alone.

As the sun rose the next morning, I shifted back into human form and joined Kayden for breakfast.

He kissed the side of my head as he set a plate of cut up fruits and a cooked potato before me. “Options are limited since we haven’t been staying here. I’ll go into town later to get better food.”

I nodded, staying silent as I ate my food.

Kayden set his hand on mine, drawing my gaze. “I’m sorry he treated you that way. I know it may not feel like it now, but once he realizes what a moron he is, you’ll work things out.”

We were mates, and I loved him immensely, so it wasn’t like I was going to throw away all that over this. However, he had some serious groveling ahead of him if he wanted to repair the hurt I felt now.

“He and Mason are on their way,” he advised after a moment of silence.

Sighing loudly, I pushed my half-eaten plate away and stood. “I’m going to shower. Sleeping outside left a fine layer of dirt on me.”

Kayden nodded. “Take your time. I hear King Rhys helped with the final designs and some additions of this place, which included an upgraded bathroom.”

If Grandpa Rhys helped, I’m sure I would love the bathroom.

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