Raven’s POV
The silence that followed the messenger’s announcement was broken by a sound I didn’t expect. Valen burst into laughter. It was loud and full of mockery. He crossed his arms, his shoulders shaking with amusement as he looked at Darian.
"Well, well," Valen chuckled, his black eyes dancing with mischief. "Isn't that your future Queen? The lovely Lady Celeste?"
My heart gave a little jolt. Future Queen? I looked at Darian, my eyebrows shooting up. Was he engaged? The thought made a weird, uncomfortable knot form in my stomach. I had just found out this man was my mate, and now I was hearing about a Queen.
Darian didn't look at me at first. He shot a look at Valen that was so piercing I was surprised it didn't draw blood. Then, he turned to me and gave a small, incredibly awkwa
