Rayne –
I woke up and was so very sore. My entire body was stiff and painful. My treasure wasn’t so happy with me anymore. It expressed its pain without hesitation.
Jace and Ryder were still sound asleep, but I had just enough room to get out from between them to get to the bathroom.
A long, hot bath was necessary to ease my battered body. I started the tub and placed the stopper. The steam enveloped the room. Once the tub was full, I stopped the water and got in.
The warmth seeped into my angry muscles and calmed them. I welcomed the relaxation that overtook my body. I slid back against the tub and allowed my eyes to close.
I thought about all that had gone on and how quickly things had changed. I was going to be Queen, Jace was going to be Second King, he walked away from his p
