Chapter 56

That touch held a promise shoveled out of the depths of my heart. It was a promise that would force me into uncertainty and danger. A promise that sought a home with the brooding prince who had done nothing but show his care for me. A promise that didn't need to be said out loud. You don't have to be alone anymore, Jon. You're my mate. I hope that Jon saw all that I was willing to give him, and I prayed to the Goddess that he would trust me with himself as well. One step at a time. First order of business, we needed to fix the problem in front of us. "How much damage has been done?" I asked Patrick. He offered an encouraging smile, as if he saw the turmoil and would do everything to help it go away. I was thankful for him. "It's...erm...well, you both need to be under the radar for a while, at least until the tribunal summons you, Jon." Patrick said. Ugh. I almost forgot about that. "And you don't have to worry, Diana. The whole palace thinks Jon did the right thing to beat up Craft."