Hannah’s POV
“Of course, your majesty,” Raya said, flashing me a look. “I’ll just take a walk.”
He said nothing to her as she walked past him, closing the door behind her. Sebastian stared at me for a long while, both of us staying silent.
I eventually sighed and stood from my bed.
“Why are you even here?” I asked him, folding my arms across my chest.
“Like I already said, to protect you,” he answered, keeping his voice even. “You are my mate…”
“Please stop saying that, Sebastian…” I pleaded, trying to keep the hurt from my voice.
The word “mate” didn’t sound right coming from his mouth. I never even thought he wanted me as a mate until he marked me.
“But it’s true, Hannah,” he said firmly. “We aren’t divorcing. I know what Emily told you, but it isn’t true.”
“I saw the te
