Tormented (The Binding Chronicles Book 2) by Elayna R. Gallea

Author:Elayna R. Gallea [Gallea, Elayna R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781738834273
Published: 2023-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

Luna paced up and down the length of our bedroom, clutching an obsidian tiara in her white-knuckled hands. Her crimson gown, a tailored garment boasting of a full skirt containing yards of fabric with a low-cut that gave a perfect view of the swell of her breasts, swooshed as she moved back and forth. The lack of sleeves, something I was certain was intentional, made Luna’s Binding Mark stand out on her wrist.

“Are you certain I need to wear this?” She glared at the headpiece as though it had personally offended her. “I don’t like it.”

“Mother sent it,” I reminded her.

She huffed, beginning to pace anew. A glance at the clock told me we only had a few minutes before the opening ceremony began. We had to hurry—tardiness was not an option.

As soon as the sun had set this evening, Fleur, Luna’s maid, had bustled into our room bearing garments for us both. Mother had sent them, along with strict orders that we had to wear the gifted items. One glance at them, and yesterday’s flying lesson had seemed like a world away.

Queen Marguerite’s hand was in everything we wore, from the black silk shirt and trousers on me to the red ballgown draped over my wife.

My own crown sat on my head, the heavy weight something I barely noticed after all these years. I’d lost count of how many times I’d been forced to put it on and parade around, showing the people of Eleyta exactly who their prince was. I might have been used to it, but this was Luna’s first time wearing a marker of her royal position.

Crossing the room in a matter of a few strides, I took her hands in mine. “You’re a princess now, darling.” I kissed her. “It’s expected of you.”

Frowning, Luna glanced between the headpiece and her dress. “I’d argue the color of my gown is enough to set me apart.”

“It is different,” I agreed.

“I don’t think anyone else will be wearing red.” She crossed her arms, tapping the tiara on her elbow as she worked her lip through one of her fangs. “Your mother hates me.”

I didn’t disagree. Not when all the signs pointed to exactly that.

Mother hated Luna… because I Made her? I was certain I was missing something here.

If the queen hadn’t wanted me to Make Luna, she shouldn’t have given her to me.

Gathering Luna in my arms, I rested my head on hers. “She hates everyone, Luna, not just you.”

Especially humans. Mother despised humans with the force of a thousand burning suns.

“I don’t think she hates you,” Luna said, almost accusingly.

Mother’s feelings towards me were complicated.

“I think she likes my power,” I replied honestly. “But I don’t really care if she likes me or not.” Tilting up Luna’s head, I kissed her. “Do you know why?”

Her brows furrowed. “Why?”

“Because the only person in my entire life who matters is you. No one else.” Taking the tiara, I fit it snuggly on Luna’s head. Between the jeweled headpiece, her

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