chapter 30

Abbie I’m waiting with Clarice for the burial to start. We’re holding a luncheon in the ballroom for the staff, but I won’t be attending. I’ve agreed to meet Kade this afternoon, but still, I help set it up after my altercation with Gannon. I notice Gannon coming down with the king. It saddens me when he looks my way, only to look away. Guilt courses through me, and I turn my attention straight ahead, holding back the emotion that threatens to choke me. In an ideal world, Gannon would have been my mate, but I have a mate and can’t throw him away, either. I’ve never had anything, and Kade is mine, and I will fight for that, even if I don’t know what I’m fighting for exactly. The ceremony is just beginning as everyone waits on the hill. It’s only moments later when I notice movement at my side and glance in that direction to find Ivy. My shock must be apparent because she smiles sadly before staring ahead, and I don’t miss how her eyes instantly seek out the king. I grip her fingers, giv