Dahlia lay still, her mind swirling with confusion and frustration. She had waited for so long, hoping that once Zoran was healed, their marriage would finally feel complete. But his distance, the coldness he projected, even though he was physically better, only deepened her sense of isolation. It was as if he still hadn't fully accepted her as his wife after losing his memories of her, and that realization made her chest tighten.
"I'm his wife, damn it," she muttered under her breath, the words barely audible in the dimly lit room. Her fingers curled into the soft fabric of the blanket, the frustration building within her.
Lord Fritz and Lord Abel had both assured her that Zoran had gained control over his vampiric urges.