Arranged, Tome 1: Arranged

Chapter 1

Daughter, it’s time for you to join me on Earth. I’ve found a human mate for you.

Groaning, I threw the covers over my head. I really hated when my mother woke me up with her voice in my head. Maybe if I pretended I didn’t hear her she’d go away. Yeah right, like that’s ever worked.

I know you’re awake.

Kicking the blankets off, I rose to my feet, and stretched my wings while stumbling toward the bathroom. Grasping the sink I leaned in and studied my face. My eyes were a bit puffy from staying up too late with Aiston, but other than that I looked fine. A quick glamour fixed the small imperfection. After all, a princess always had to look her best. I rolled my eyes.

Tulupea, did you hear me?

For a brief moment I debated not answering her. But I knew all that would accomplish would be her guards storming into my room to make sure I was safe. Being daughter of the Faery Queen sucked at times. I had no privacy. No choice of my life path. My mother wanted me to mate with a human. So I had to do it. She didn’t care that I’d already given my heart to another. Or that I’d be the laughing stock of the faery realm. Duty came first. Always.

Is he good looking at least? I grumbled as I padded across the cool marble floor back into my bedroom.

Even before she spoke I could sense my mother’s disapproval. Looks are not important. What is important is repopulating the Earth. So sacrifices will have to be made.

Great. He’s a loser.