Chapter 40: Varianlir’s POV
I was wrong. I couldn’t stand everything. My father really did it this time. I thought I could withstand anything, but not this.
He called Arlen and me to the throne room, where he had prepared a show.
It was a show with female dragons in skimpy outfits, dancing and parading around like they were on display. My stomach churned as I realized what he was trying to do. This wasn’t just a show—it was a test. A test of my loyalty to Arlen, a test of my resolve, and a blatant attempt to undermine her position as my mate.
Well, fiancé, he still doesn’t know she is my mate and wants to undermine her position in the realm.
Arlen’s hand tightened in mine, her nails digging into my skin as she took in the scene. I could feel the tension radiating off her, the anger
