The Heart is a Universe by Sherry Thomas

Author:Sherry Thomas [Thomas, Sherry]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
ISBN: 978-1-63128-030-6
Publisher: NLA Digital LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Apparently, the prince hadn’t told her everything his physicians had said about what he could and couldn’t do on his own honeymoon. Lovemaking wasn’t prohibited, but it came with a price: half a day in the recovery tank.

Granted, a day on Mundi Luminare was shorter than a standard day, only 19.7 hours. But given how little time they had left . . .

“No more sex for you,” she told him, as he opened the door to the tank.

“That saddens me enormously.” He smiled. And added, when she lifted a brow, “Though perhaps not for the reason you believe.”

“What other reason could you have to be sad about not making love on your honeymoon?” she asked archly.

He cupped her face. “Because when we make love, you are not angry with me.”

She looked away. “I’m not that angry with you otherwise.”

He stroked her hair. “Maybe not, but I feel your anger—and the absence of it.”

His nearness, the warmth of his palm upon her scalp, the gentle, soothing motion of his touch—she wanted to luxuriate in the simplicity of the moment.

But there was no such thing as an uncomplicated moment between them, was there?

She pulled away. “When I was much younger, I read about a type of antipathy—the anger we feel toward those who, by their excellence, courage, and humanity, reveal how badly we fall short of those ideals. And I didn’t understand it until I watched you stand before the steps of parliament, staring down an overwhelming force.

“It’s self-hatred, really. But as I hate myself I also recoil from the one who holds up a merciless mirror to all my shortcomings—and it’s much easier to be angry than to develop excellence, courage, and humanity.”

This is who I am. This is the darkness within. You said you love me. Do you really? It is possible for anyone to love what I have become?

“I understand,” he said, his gaze open and direct.

She bit the inside of her cheek. “I’m sorry to make you feel uncomfortable.”

He kissed her on the forehead. “You’re wrong. I feel quite comfortable with you. I’m sorry that the reverse isn’t true.”

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