Arthur was certain there was envy on Daphne's face. When she talked about Blade and Mamie’s love story, he could tell she thought it was a romantic story. Her voice seemed to be a bit longing as she spoke about it. Admittedly, Blade and Mamie’s story was romantic, but the emotion he felt was more of chagrin and anger.
Why would Daphne envy Blade and Mamie? Because they have something that Daphne did not have? Because she couldn’t love him? If she loved him, she wouldn't be envious of other people's relationships.
Who was he kidding? He might be royal, but it was a curse as far as he was concerned and who could love a madman? Having a mate may make him able to control himself more, but it meant nothing if it would make Daphne miserable.
Arthur's heart sank to his stomach, and Lucas let o
