Jemma's POV
Leonora howled and fought me as I ran from the palace. 'GO BACK TO MATE!' It took all of my strength to keep her from taking over and making us go back. 'I can't do that, Leonora.' I pleaded with her. I was not going to be Queen. I just wanted to be a simple warrior, not Queen.
'You can't run from fate, Jemma.' Leonora growled in my head.
I panted as I ran because Leonora was refusing to lend me strength, and I was wearing a tight dress and no shoes. My feet were cut up from rocks and sticks, but I ignored the pain. I leaned against the tree for a moment to catch my breath. Leonora was still growling in my head. My vision blurred as she was pushing forward in my head. 'Stop it, Leonora, I am not going back.' I snarled at her.
'He is our mate Jemma,' She cried.
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