Jareth looked like someone had punched him in the stomach.
“What did you say?” he whispered weakly. “Unbinding decree? Shara, what do you mean? Are you leaving me?”
I watched him carefully. The fear in his eyes was not fear of losing me. It was fear of losing his inheritance.
Then I suddenly laughed.
“Oh, look at your expression,” I said, playfully tapping his arm. “Do you want a severance, Jareth? Is that what you are thinking?”
He blinked in confusion.
“What? No! Of course not. Shara, you are joking, right?”
“Of course I am joking,” I said as I stepped closer and wrapped my arms around his neck.
His body relaxed with relief.
“Why would I leave my wonderful mate? You are the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Then I kissed him. It was a perfect performance. My lips moved against his while my eyes looked directly at Luvena over his shoulder.
Her face burned with pure anger. Her hands were clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white.
I pulled away and smiled sweetly at Jareth.
“I visited the lawyer to update my will,” I explained. “After the accident with the pup it made me think about protecting our future.”