Chapter 33: Chapter 33

"I am immune to your charms," Ahmla replied. "So stop trying to use them on me."

Kallaar pouted, and Shanna laughed, but she couldn't help but add, "You two seem so close, and perfect together, I don't see why you would feel compelled to add me."

"I am trained to serve a queen, and Ahmi is trained to serve me and whomever I take as spouse," Kallaar said. "Even if Ahmi is the bossiest person I know. We aren't adding you; we are simply done waiting for you."

Shanna's heart gave a lurch, eyes stinging.

Kallaar's eyes gleamed, hot and happy. Ahmla was more contained, but looked no less pleased for all that. "Did you ever doubt you would—and should—be queen?" Kallaar asked.

"All the time," Shanna murmured, and drank more wine.