I wasn't ever going to belong to Bodin.

I wasn't his for the taking!

Bodin Charters had been my friend since we were kids. Painfully shy and uncomfortable in crowds.

I was always the outgoing one. Willing to fight and shout for what I wanted.

But Bodin wanted something now.

Me.

I had told him he'd not have me countless times over the years. I was waiting for a man who wrote me sonnets and climbed walls to sneak into my chambers.

Bodin would never do any of that. He didn't have an unpredictable bone in his body...
Until he did.

My father was ill and had been for a long time. I didn't know Bodin, who'd inherited the Charter's fortune and property, had persuaded my father to make me his ward upon his deathbed.

Now my father is gone.

And Bodin is stating I can't be his ward because it'd be improper. I must become his wife.

I won't.

But as his ward, he has law over me. Law where he can make me do things I don't want to do.

And he keeps reminding me, he'll have more sway over me as my husband so I best start learning to obey him.

The devil I will.

Unfortunately, I'm finding Bodin is a far more clever devil then I expected...

His by Law  (New Link)

It was hard for me to imagine, Bodin’s loving mother as having had a weak moment with the Fey King. 


She always seemed to genuinely care for Lord Charters. 


“I thought she loved Bodin’s father.” I blinked slowly as I registered the oddness of that statement. “Of-of…Lord Charters.” 


“I’m sure she did, or she’d not have had the strength to keep from the banquet. But the Fey King…” Vix shook her head. “I’ve never known a woman that could resist him.” 


Though it wasn’t wholly true, I had found him alluring, it hadn’t seemed some magical irresistible draw that I’d have succumbed to. 


“That’s because he wasn’t trying to seduce you.” Vix giggled. “You belong to his boy. But when he wants to seduce a female.” 


Vix sighed. “I’ve seen him go to work. And they never stand a chance.” 


I reared back. Chewing my cheek thoughtfully. 


Alone