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Once the prospect of being wed terrified him. He had hated Sevda, her entitled attitude and the confidence she carried herself with. He may have been able to tolerate his lack of attraction to her, had he not found her to be so insufferable.

It was ironic really, that he now found himself fulfilling the role she should have. Haseki. He mumbled under his breath. If you are a Pharaoh, then I suppose that is my role, yes? Haseki. That had been the role of the leading female in Siena. A favoured consort, or the wife of the leading male. Arslan was no woman, but he would not leave room for one. He trusted Samir to remain loyal, but he did not trust that there would not be a woman who would try to fulfill such a position; and he did not wish for blood to cover his paws.

He wished to be obedient to Samir alone, for nobody but his love was worthy of such a sight. He need not be a Sultan, so long as they were together.