Confused, I looked into his gray eyes and asked, "What decision have you made that you have to promise me that no one else belongs in your heart but me?"
"King Godo, the Alpha King Satyr, couldn't take the war any longer, so he called for a truce. As a peace offering, he offered his daughter to be my consort."
"C-Consort?" I tilted my head, unsure of what I just heard.
"Yes." He nodded. "Princess Gaia will be my second wife, but I had to make this deal for peace between our kingdoms and the good of our people. You are and will always be the only one in my heart, my love. I will never love her or sleep with her. It is merely a political alliance to ensure peace and prosperity for our lands."
I clutched my chest as I stepped back. This was the first heartache I had experienced with him, and it cut deeper than I could have ever imagined. Jealousy had clouded my mind, and I couldn't help but fall to my knees.
"Do you still love me? Have you already realized that I'm not worthy of being your mate because I'm just an omega, whereas she's a fae princess?"
Maxus joined me on the ground, pulling me into his arms. "My love, you are more than worthy. Our bond is stronger than any political alliance," he whispered, wiping away my tears. "I will choose you, now and always. Stick to my promise, and trust me. My heart and soul belong only to you."
He kissed my lips, and my tears fell as I responded with a shaky voice, "I trust you, Maxus. I love you more than words can express."
I chose to believe him, but the thought of someone being tied to my husband in marriage made me feel uneasy. It was like there was a sudden danger that would threaten our relationship any moment, no matter how strong our bond was.
Three moons had passed, and I could feel my belly contracting even harder. Maxus didn't hesitate to go out to the black mountain to fetch for his trusted Oracle and healer, leaving me alone in the castle.
The minutes of waiting became hours, and I wondered if he would return in time to help me through the impending birth.
Finally, the door creaked open.
"Maxus?" I asked excitedly, turning to the door.
But it wasn't Maxus who entered the room.
"Who are you?" She scanned me from head to toe, and her eyes widened as though she had finished accessing my nature. "No way. How come a low being like you stays in the palace of my husband?"
Sasha