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.”

softly, his eyes gleaming with pride. “Walk to them, one by one, and press your nose to their necks to accept the respect they

gesture before, Emeriel understood the weight of the

was not merely acknowledging her; they were

offering her not only respect

she had dared

every corner of her being, awakening a hope that shone like

destination

steeled herself, forcing her legs to move even as

Lord Gaff, who bent slightly to meet her, sparing

Emeriel leaned in and pressed her nose gently to his neck, the act both humbling

“Thank you,” she whispered.

inclined his head,

lord, then

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

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