Zeke nodded and said, *I really, truly hope so. Goodnight, guys. Feel better, Cas.* he said before leaving, breaking out into a run as soon as he left, starting to cry. Why was his mate like this? Why didnt she love him? What was wrong?

She watches him go, then turns and heads back to her room.

*time skip to next morning*

Caspian was already up and dressed in the throne room, speaking with guards.

Zeke woke up and began going to the castle.

She'd been up since a while agop and was currently walking through the castle.

Guards were heading inside, looking back to see Zeke. They open the doors for him, "Hes in the throne room." One mutters before following Zeke inside and heading a different direction.

She stops in front of the throne room, walking inside.

Zeke walked inside at the same time Lucia did and waved to Lucia

She gave him a smile.

Caspian sat on his throne, staring down at a young girl with a dirtied face. "Your highness, this girl is a thief and a liar. Shes been stealing from an old man's stocks for four months now." A guard says, glaring down at her. "Look at me." Caspian says. The girl looks up, tears in her eyes. "Why are you stealing?" The girl just shakes her head, saying nothing.