A week later, Jairus's mind was a battlefield of questions and uncertainties, each one adding to the mounting tension...

His Kingdom's council leadership was falling apart, and there was no Aakifahlynn to lean on. No Aakifahlynn was present to bring reason and order amongst them.

But Goddess darn it, how dare she reject him? She was HIS to use until he saw fit to get rid of her. Her rejection was a blow to his power and control, stirring up a mix of anger and bruised ego.

She should be here until all their plans, including protecting the Kingdom and giving birth to his twins, have materialized. Aakifahlynn's unique abilities...