(ALICE)
"I want the divorce to be finalized before anything else happens between us."
Darian is sitting cross-legged on my bed, watching me pace. "I already served her the papers."
"Yes, but I don't want to cross that line until every 'i' is dotted and every 't' is crossed." I turn to look at him, serious. "I won't be a mistress, and I won't allow Willow to paint me as one."
"Technically, since it's the royal family who approves all divorces, mine has already been finalized," Darian points out.
I feel a ball of tension form in my chest. "I don't want to be queen, Darian. I worked hard to become a lawyer. I like my job. I like my life."
He is by my side in an instant. "We can discuss all this later."
