The garden became silent and I could pick out the sound of everyone's breathing as they all watched Talon's reaction.

The queen suddenly cleared her throat, breaking the impending silence as she held Talon's arm. "What my King means is that Avalyn here is only but a maid. Alpha Trevor wouldn't want his heir to get mated with a common maid, will he?" she said glaring at me and each word that left her lips felt like whiplashes against my heart.

"My father doesn't incriminate positions and besides, I really like her. Can she join us for the banquet later tonight?" Monty asked as his hold on me grew tighter....