Elle's Pov
He stood up to his full height and offered me his hand, I hesitated slightly before taking it, letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding.
I think I need to be careful around him, his aura was too strong and too dominating for my peace of mind. But again I don't know if I can stay away from him because of this bond.
I was still struggling with the reality of him being my mate, the other part of my soul, the one who completes me.
I was tempted to assume that my doubts were unfounded. But I have been bullied and made fun of for sooo long that I needed to be sure.
‘But why would he lie about something as serious as this?
And why did I have such a strong reaction to him if it wasn't real?’
I pondered.
The king led me out of his office, but instead of going back the wa
