Leira's question caught me entirely off guard. The air in the room grew heavier, and all eyes shifted to Jace, who stiffened slightly but maintained his confident stance. My mind raced, and Estel was equally stunned, her usual sassy remarks noticeably absent.
Jace, to his credit, smirked. "That's up to Carol," he said, his tone casual but with an undercurrent of possessiveness that sent warmth curling through me. "But whether or not I hold a title, I’ll always stand by her. She is my mate, and I wanted her before we even knew she was a fairy Princess. I will be by her side, protecting her."
Leira smiled gently, her gaze flitting between the two of us. “Fair enough. I was simply curious. The bond between you two is… unmistakable. It will be interesting to see how the wolf fits into our w
