CALDER
“You couldn’t stop her?”
“How was I supposed to know our usually shy mate would take this moment to be brazen?” Cullen could be pissed, but he didn’t stop her either.
The king looked at Remi and Fifi, probably waiting to see if either would flinch. I felt no fear from my mate but that could easily change.
I had no idea what to do. I didn’t know the dragonborn customs, let alone how to act appropriately with royalty. Fifi was not like the others. This was all unsettling.
Fifi’s body started to shake. I almost didn’t realize at first. Cullen nudged me and tilted his head toward her. The king didn’t seem to notice as he continued to stare at Fifi and my mate. I glanced at Vilairus. He was watching her, and his brow started to pinch in the middle.
“Respectfully, I have my own
