Chapter 541:

“Our people are fiercely attached to him,” Gaff added, standing beside Belzebob. “And if there’s even a sliver of hope that he could find happiness again, we do not wish to stand in the way.”

Henry inclined his head. “So, to show that we not only grant you the chance you asked for, but also acknowledge you as the female he is courting, we bare our necks to you.”

One by one, the standing lords mirrored the gesture, their throats exposed.

PRINCESS EMERIEL

Rooted to the spot, she could only stare at the lords before her, floored by their gesture. Words evaded her entirely.

“Do not keep them waiting, dearest,” Daemonikai murmured, his tone as tender as it was encouraging.

“I—I don’t know what to do.”

press your nose to their necks to accept the respect they offer. Take

this sacred gesture before, Emeriel understood the weight of the

acknowledging

not only respect

was more than she had

spreading to every corner of her being, awakening a hope that

your destination

legs to move even as her

Lord Gaff, who bent slightly to meet her, sparing her the discomfort of standing on

in and pressed her nose gently to

“Thank you,” she whispered.

his head, his

then the next,

and whispered her gratitude, his quiet response caught

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255