Chapter 12Cord Cord had never seen someone penetrated before. He wondered if the moans were real or fake. If it felt how Adin was portraying it to feel. The idea made him nervous and anxious. He found himself avoiding King Wren’s gaze and wondering if Keir expected this of him in private. The performance was all anyone was talking about. Liam had a king’s jewel. Damian was furious. He left after the performance in a rage while the elves announced their early departure. King Auberi had asked Adin if he was okay and helped him clean up. Adin appeared not to have angered the elven king, to Cord’s relief. Cord wasn’t fond of Adin but didn’t want him to die. The humans announced they would be leaving soon. The castle was abuzz with movement as everyone rushed to go before Damian released his

