Anna's heart raced whenever she thought of Kyren. A particular desire emerged within her, one that she couldn't ignore. A solid and deep feeling consumed her thoughts whenever she was with him.
But despite her growing feelings for him, Anna couldn't bring herself to tell Kyren how she felt, as she knew their marriage was founded on a sense of duty rather than love, causing her to fear rejection and the loss of his attention.
Consequently, she concealed her desire deep within her heart, hoping Kyren would feel the same way someday.
As Rafe noticed Anna was lost in thought, he shifted the conversation to a different topic.
"The cruel ruler you talked about with the shipmaster and the old seaman, whom you were referring to?" he asked with genuine curiosity.
"Ah… that," Anna said, returning her focus to Rafe. She paused momentarily, contemplating whether it was appropriate to confide in the healer.
