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.”

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

gesture before, Emeriel understood the weight of the

merely acknowledging her; they

not only respect but also

was more than she had

rose within her, a budding warmth spreading to every corner of her being, awakening a hope that shone like a

your destination for

to move even as

Gaff, who bent slightly to meet her, sparing

and pressed her nose gently to his neck, the

“Thank you,” she whispered.

his head, his

the next lord, then the next, repeating the

she reached High Lord Henry and whispered her gratitude, his quiet response caught

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

Comments ()

0/255