"You don't need to, Vadim. I have chosen you as my mate and that means that I do so willingly—I am capable of giving you my heart and I will not ask you to give me all of yours; I simply ask, that you make some room in it for me."

He reaches out, cradling her cheek, "What of Coral? You two have become such great friends—I do not want to stand in the way of that."

Lynette closes her eyes and leans into his touch, "Jealousy is not something I know, Vadim. I adore Coral. I know she loves you—I can see it in her eyes—that is why she...