#CHAPTER 142 The Queen’s Belief

Xaden’s POV I know there had to be something wrong with the test results, but I couldn’t seem to face Maeve. When I reached our bedroom, I stared at the bed that I shared with my mate, and I couldn’t help but wonder if everything was a lie. Was she truly my mate? Or was it a lie? Had my father been right? I didn’t like this doubt creeping into the dark corners of my mind. But until I knew the truth, I needed to get some distance from her. I feared I might say something that I would regret if I were to spend any amount of time with her. I grabbed a few of my things and went into the guest room. I could hardly sleep though. However, I could hear Maeve at the entrance of the door, and I pretended to sleep while she checked the room. I heard her light sigh before she closed the door, leaving me alone once again. I felt a stab of disappointment in my chest. There was a part of me that hoped that she would slip into bed beside me and hold me all throughout the night. I wante